Can placing soap in a car remove odors?

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Noah
07/25/25 3:54am
Placing soap in a car can remove odors. Here is a related introduction to the functions of soap: 1. Defogging: Southern regions often experience rainy weather. When it rains, the windshield and rearview mirrors become foggy, significantly blurring visibility and affecting driving. However, if you apply a layer of soap on the mirror surface at this time, it forms a soap film, making it difficult for rainwater to adhere to the surface. This improves visibility and makes driving safer. 2. Deodorizing: Soap is primarily known for its fragrance. Placing a bar of soap in the car can mask unpleasant odors inside. The natural and mild fragrance of soap is more acceptable than the strong scent of car perfumes. Moreover, if you stay in the car for a long time, the intense fragrance of car perfumes may cause dizziness, while the subtle and fresh scent of soap is more easily tolerated.
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