How to Quickly Remove Odors Inside the Car?
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Here are methods to quickly remove odors inside the car: 1. Place car air fresheners in the vehicle. Perfumes and car diffusers are popular air fresheners many car owners purchase. The automotive accessories market offers various brands and types of car air fresheners, including low-quality products. Using inferior air fresheners can backfire—their scents may mix with the car's odors, potentially worsening the smell or even causing dizziness and nausea. When selecting car air fresheners, besides paying attention to product quality, opt for those with fresh and light scents. 2. Use fruits to eliminate car odors. Some fruits, such as lemons, oranges, and pineapples, can help remove unpleasant smells. Their natural fragrances will gradually spread in the car, masking the odors.
When there's an odor in the car, my first reaction is to ventilate and clean. I immediately open all the doors to ventilate for more than ten minutes—this is the fastest way to remove most of the smell, especially on sunny summer days when it works even better. Next, I thoroughly vacuum the carpets, seats, and corners to remove food residues or pet hair—these are often the source of odors. If there's still lingering odor, I spray a mixture of white vinegar and water on the floor mats and interior, wait a few minutes, and then wipe it clean—natural, non-irritating, and antibacterial. Finally, I leave some baking soda in the car overnight and vacuum it up the next day, which is very effective at absorbing odors. Doing this regularly, along with checking and replacing the cabin air filter, keeps the car fresh and pleasant all the time.
