The smell of smoke can quickly become embedded within your car’s upholstery, creating an unpleasant odour. If you’ve bought a second-hand car with a smoky odour, you may be wondering how to remove the smell of smoke from the vehicle?
While cigarette smoke can be one of the most difficult odours to remove from surfaces and fabrics, there are ways to get your car smelling fresh again!
With a few simple steps and products, discover how to get rid of smoke smell in your car.
Remove smoke ash particles
The first step is to remove any remaining ash particles from your car interior. Any significant residue can be swept away with an interior brush such as the Halfords Interior Detail Brush. Effortlessly remove dirt from hard-to-reach areas to begin your interior cleaning process.
It’s then a good idea to follow up with a vacuum to help pick up any smaller bits of ash. This will make the next step of deodorising much easier. The Karcher WD 3 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner is a great option as it has a variety of attachments that make it easier to remove dirt from tight areas.
Deodorise interior surfaces
An interior car shampoo is a great way of lifting smoke smells from a variety of interior surfaces to help leave it feeling fresh and clean. The Autoglym Interior Shampoo can be used across a range of surfaces including plastics, steering wheels, gear sticks and doors. It quickly removes the build-up of dirt and grime to leave behind a fresh, clean-smelling fragrance.
Clean the vents
Your car air vents can store nasty smells, particularly smoke. So, it’s important to use a product that will sufficiently clean the area. We recommend using a product like Turtle Wax Odor-X Whole Car Blast. The formula contains odour-eliminating chemistries, perfect for neutralising smoke smells that can become absorbed in ventilation systems.
Turn on your car, set the air con to recirculate and place the product in the central cup holder. Activate the product and exit the vehicle. The fresh fragrance then lasts for up to 30 days.
How to get smoke out of leather seats
When getting smoke out of leather seats, it’s best to use a dedicated product that won’t damage the leather in your vehicle. The Autoglym Car Leather Cleaner is great for refreshing leather surfaces as it preserves the life of your leather whilst leaving it smelling fresh. The pH-neutral formula will prevent your leather from cracking while helping lift any smoke odours from the material.
How to get smoke out of upholstery
Smoke can easily cling to fabrics, so it’s essential to use a product that will effectively neutralise the odour. We recommend using the Autoglym Odour Eliminator. The product can be directly applied to fabric surfaces and will quickly eliminate a variety of odours including cigarettes to pet smells. It’s a quick and easy way to remove unwanted smoke smells from your car interior.
In summary, while it can be difficult to get rid of smoke smells from your car, it can be tackled with the right products. Where possible, look for products that are specifically designed to eliminate smoke smell as this will be more effective at removing the odour.
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