Getting Rid of that Smoke Smell in Your Car

Smoke is an unpleasant smell and may be hard to remove from your vehicle. It is possible that you will need an expert detailer, but before you shell out the cash take a look at our step-by-step instructions.

Air It Out

• You should drive your car to an area that is well-ventilated.
• The windows should be rolled down. Remove any items and discard every bit of garbage.

Vacuum All Surfaces

• Take off your floor mats and seat covers and begin to cleanse all over your vehicle.
• A handheld vacuum or a vacuum that has an attachment designed to get into the most difficult places and corners is perfect for this job.
• Clean your seats and mats for your floors separately, once they've dried from the sunlight for a few minutes.

Wash All Surfaces

• Mix water and white vinegar in a 1:1 ratio into spray bottles and spray your furniture.
• Make use of a microfiber towel to wash all of those upholstery areas, the interior paneling and steering wheel, the dashboard, etc.
• Tip: You must also clean your glass with glass cleaners to get rid of any nicotine residue that may have accumulated on your windshield or windows.

Ventilate

• Start the engine then turn the fan to high. Turn the air conditioner to the lowest setting, too.
• With windows rolled down, allow the car's air ventilation and/or filtration system to pull the smoke smell out of the car.
• With the fan and air conditioner remaining on, in the meantime, spray an odor neutralizer through the vents.
• Tip: Repeat the procedure; however, this time, switch the heat up before spraying the neutralizer in the vents once more.

Enlist the Help of a Pro

Despite your best efforts, often smoke odor is so pervasive that it's almost impossible to get rid of it. If this happens, you should consider making more drastic changes, including replacing your upholstery and the headliner (roof substance) as well as carpets.

If you're not interested in doing this work by yourself, get a professional! It can cost anywhere between $125 and $200 for a thorough cleaning of your interior according to your area of residence as well as the dimensions of your car.