FISH22

The last owner of my 08 had one of those JDM orange/citrus air fresheners in the car before I purchased it. It was removed before I picked up the car, but the scent still lingers. It's not overpowering or too strong, but I can still tell it's there. I've been doing a lot of research on how to get rid of scents, and it seems coffee grounds or baking soda do the trick? I just don't want to jump the gun and put something in the car that might possibly leave a bad scent.

The interior has already been cleaned and conditioned with a few different supplies, including Leatherique, Sonax Matte Dashboard, and Adams Carpet Cleaner. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!

JWN6264

http://www.staples.com/Stink-Magnet-...83&KPID=949483

Can't hurt to give something like this a try...

.eric.

A small container of baking soda and a small container of natural charcoal briquettes (not the type that has lighting additives or mesquite) should be able to eliminate any remaining odors.

shift957

I'd say the most bombproof way to remove any and all odors is a small ozone machine. If all else fails, this will work.

joncallihan

500 mile trip with the top down.

Jon

jst2878

Change your cabin filter also. It's blowing and circulating the scent.

FISH22

Thanks for all the input guys.

And I just replaced the cabin filter a few weeks ago. I'm thinking the scent just absorbed into the seats, cause nothing else in the car really has any of the smell to it.

FISH22

Can an ozone machine do any damage to the interior(leather, plastic, vinyl, etc.)?

dwight

I wouldn't bother with an ozone machine.

"There is evidence to show that at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone is not effective at removing many odor-causing chemicals."
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html

shift957

When you need to remove tough odors, you use an ozone machine well above health standards. The arear should be enclosed and unoccupied of any living thing unless you want it dead. If a female cat pisses in your car, a ozone machine used properly will kill the smell. It will take days of concentrated use. I was certified in smoke and odor removal through the IICRC years ago. Using ozone within human occupancy standards is like trying to roast a marshmallow with a wooden match -- not really gonna do much.

As for damaging a car's interior, I've never heard of it happening. But, never say never. 99% sure you'd be fine.