Removing smokers smell

[imadoofus]

Have you noticed how we adapt and get used to obnoxious smells? If you go somewhere that really stinks; and then stay there for a length of time, then this smell will appear to disappear?

I didn't know you'd been to Coventry, John. You should have said

 

[Dragon]

I'm the doom and gloom merchant regarding the issue,
The headlining in a modern car is perforated and underneath this cosmetic layer you will find fibrous insulation material.

If you want to completely remove the smell then unfortunately that insulation material will need replacing You cannot easily get to it, you cannot clean it, but.............................

Have you noticed how we adapt and get used to obnoxious smells? If you go somewhere that really stinks; and then stay there for a length of time, then this smell will appear to disappear, but has it? Or have you got used to the pong?

Most new owners of cars that have been owned by a smoker tend to believe that after a week, or maybe a month, they have got rid of the smell, I wonder if the smell has gone, or have they got accustomed to this aroma?

Sorry to be so negative, but the most expensive option might be the best option. (replacing the headlining and insulation material)

Filters are relatively easy to clean, carpets are easily removed and will absorb the smell from a carpet shampoo. Cleaning the perforated headlining is extremely difficult, because the holes all contain the nicotine stains and there are millions of the blighter's (holes) If you cannot clean these tiny holes, then you are not getting rid of the smell, this oil will remain and it stinks!

Regards
John

My other half did clean the W211 of the smoke and it works but not completely. Put some air fresher

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r330/dragon88888888_2008/2008_08250003.jpg

or air fresher from M&S £2.99 Lavender, ocean breeze or whatever you fancy.

 

[NW_Merc]

Burn some sandalwood.

Surely that would cause more smoke and hence more of a smell?

 

[crockers]

If you have thoroughly cleaned all surfaces -- seats carpets screens headlinings then try a can of this -- I run one through our cars every year..

http://www.redexpress.co.uk/store/s...n-Air-Conditioning-Cleaner-150ml/details.aspx

 

[nullogik]

I've never used it, but on TV products called "Febreeze" and "Oust" are advertised that claim to remove odours from the home (like dog smells etc.)

I wonder could this be used in the car in this case?

 

[MarkyB-W202]

When i gave my old VW to my sister she moaned because of the smokers car smell
She found out from someone that one of the things car dealers do to get rid of the pong is to put freshly cut grass into the car and leave it for a while.
She said it worked quite well so I did the same to my old C class that I want to sell. Just put a load of grass cuttings in a brown paper take away bag and left it in the car for a while.
Smells fine to me now and the price is right too ( your sense of smell may vary but well worth a shot)

 

[Dieselman]

Just put a load of grass cuttings in a brown paper take away bag and left it in the car for a while.

Now it smells of Lamb Biryani..

 

[Dragon]

Charcoal is a good odouriser.

 

[MarkyB-W202]

Now it smells of Lamb Biryani.

MMMMMMMM curry.
Isn't that better?