Ok, I bought this truck that was obviously smoked in. Don't tell me that Febreeze works, because it doesn't! I've used it like 6 times. I've also tried Odo-Ban. I have TWO of thsoe Arm and Hammer baking soda things for the fridge (yeah, I know it's not a fridge but still) and they haven't touched it. I also have in there a Renuzit gel odor trapper thing, but it's not working great either. I can't really just roll the windows down and let nature take it's course because it is FREZZING here in Missouri. HELP?! Anyone know what to do?
P.S. Oh yeah, it's already been detailed and that didn't do the trick either. GRRRRRR!!!
2006-12-08 08:04:42 · 6 answers · asked by Derek W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I have bought two vehicles that were smoked up. I cleaned everything inside, myself, with Murphy's Oil Soap and water.
Start with the headliner. Wash it down with very soapy water and a terry cloth rag. Wipe with a dry towel after cleaning about three square feet. Use white rags and check them for dirt as you go along. Keep using clean rags and clean soapy water. Do the seats, doors, side panels, carpet, dash.
Any small parts that are removable, take them off and clean behind them.
Use wood or plastic sticks to push the cleaning cloths into the vent openings on the dash, in the doors and anywhere else there are any kinds of small openings.
Working about one hour at a time, it took me two months to clean the interior of a Chevy conversion van and about the same time to do a Dodge Grand Caravan.
2006-12-08 08:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a lady told me that sell cars. Get some Lemon Dish-washing liquid and make a very soapy solution with water. Put the water in last so it foam up real good and thick. Then scoop only the foam and wipe it on the headliner and seats and carpet (Doors too I guess). I not remember if you let it dry, I think you just use a Wet-Dry vac and vacuum everything. I never tried this, but, she said that how they got cars ready to sell.
2006-12-08 08:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is impossible! Some things work for a short period but smoke is a gas that gets in the vinyl and cloth, Try citrus sprays. They seem to cover it up better. Sorry I did the same thing before and the only way I got rid of the smell was to sell it to a smoker!
2006-12-08 08:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, i'm a smoker, but i hate the smell of smoke in my house and my car! (go figure) so for years now, i've used a brand of car freshener called, "auto expressions FRESH", in "new car scent" (it's blue).
i've tried several brands AND scents, and this one works best.
i give it four to six sprays, then get out and close the door, cos it is strong at first. i don't smoke a whole lot, but i've had this car (previous owner smoked, also), for three years and people still think it smells like a new car. i get it at auto zone for 3.99 for an 8oz. bottle. in your case, use it every day, or even a few TIMES a day! good luck!
2006-12-08 14:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by gypsygirl 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Febreeze is wonderful. I usually use the kind that bans smoke or citrus scented.
2006-12-08 08:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by asurowdygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, if the truck has a cloth interior, maybe try to shampoo the seats, the carpet. and after that open all windows and let it sit overnight with the windows open.
hopefully that will help
2006-12-08 13:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by drdellorama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋