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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 08:21:58 AM
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Hey, Farmgirl Sisters! I came here with this question because there is someone here who knows this answer. I'm looking to buy my brother's car, but he smokes in it. it's a really good deal for me, but I don't know if I can handle the smell and I have a big problem with Febreze which I think would remove the smell.
Does anyone here have a different solution, cleaning or otherwise?
Thanks!
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 08:28:45 AM
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I have heard tell that charcoal removes the odor. There is also something called Freshwave which I highly recommend. I use it to control pet smell (with 4 dogs, I need it!) and it's amazing--they also recommend it for smoke and food odors. It's also naturally derived.
http://www.fresh-wave.com/
Also, just wanted to say "hey" from one Jonni ("Johnny") to another!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 08:43:19 AM
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Thanks, Jonni! I've seen you here before. I'll check out the fresh-wave...
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 09:18:14 AM
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If you could afford it you could have the car detailed, I think they clean the carpets and upholstery as well as the vents. That would probably be the best solution but if money is tight right now (and who isn't at this time of year) I'd do it myself by giving it a thourough cleaning (don't forget the headliner) with a vinegar/water solution. If you have a carpet cleaner with a stair attachment I'd then clean the carpet and upholstery myself. I'd then put some fabric softener sheets (like bounce) in it. Maybe one on the dash, one on the front seats one on the rear seats and a 4th one towards the rear of the car. I'd let that sit for a couple of days with the windows rolled up. I took a book once that the previous owner was a smoker and put some fabric softener sheets is and then put the book in a gallon zipper bag and let it sit for several weeks. It seemed to do the trick.
Audrey
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 09:24:10 AM
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Thanks, Audrey. I was thinking about the detail thing, but wasn't sure it could handle smoke.
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 09:57:03 AM
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fishtank filter charcoal and baking soda, sprinkle on carpet, set small bowls of it where you can't sprinkle and park in the sun with windows up, replace as needed...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 10:09:18 AM
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Cool. I love all these non-chemical solutions!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 8:46:04 PM
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Detailing will be essential, even if you have to do it yourself! But at a good carwash, they can also do an overnight ozone treatment that should be very effective.
I've used charcoal briquettes (not the kind with lighter fluid imbedded in them, just plain charcoal) to remove smoke smell from furniture purchased in a consignment shop. I put about a dozen briquettes in a pan under the furniture and put it all -- charcoal, pan and furniture -- in a giant plastic bag. It took about a week, but it worked like a charm. I imagine you could just put pans of charcoal all over the inside of the ar and keep it closed for a good long time to see if that helps. It couldn't hurt :) |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 06:53:18 AM
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