How to Deal with New Car Odor?
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Methods to handle new car odor: 1. Ventilation is a faster and more direct effective method. Open the windows as much as possible on days with suitable weather to reduce the use of air conditioning; 2. Place bamboo charcoal bags. Bamboo charcoal can absorb odors such as formaldehyde in the car. Car owners can buy some bamboo charcoal, wrap it in clean, breathable gauze, and then place it in the trunk or corners of the rear seats; 3. Use an air purifier. Directly install a car air purifier, combined with natural ventilation after leaving the car, and the odor will be quickly removed. There are two sources of pollution in new cars: 1. Interior decoration materials in the car; 2. Carbon monoxide and gasoline odors produced by the car engine, both of which can degrade the air quality inside the car.
When I first bought my new car, the plastic smell was quite strong, as materials inside the car like seats and dashboard release some chemical odors. My approach was to ventilate more, opening the windows for 5 minutes before driving and leaving a small gap when parked; placing activated charcoal bags under the seats or in the trunk works well for absorbing odors. I also avoided using car perfumes to prevent mixing smells and making it worse; if the weather was good, parking in the open under the sun helps, as heat aids in odor evaporation. It usually takes about a month to significantly reduce the smell, so if you're not in a hurry, be patient and avoid using strong deodorizers that might damage the interior. For safety, during long drives, keep the air conditioning on external circulation to reduce inhaling harmful gases. The whole process is natural and economical, basically solving the problem without spending much money.
