How to Remove Car Odor?
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Methods to remove car odor: 1. Open windows for ventilation; 2. Place activated carbon or bamboo charcoal bags; 3. Place pomelo or orange peels; 4. Use car air conditioner deodorizer to clean the air conditioning ducts; 5. Replace the air conditioning filter; 6. Use a car air purifier. Reasons for car odor: 1. Plastic smell released from new car plastic parts; 2. Substandard car accessories; 3. Musty smell from long-term use of uncleaned air conditioning; 4. Smoke, food, or pet odors inside the car; 5. Long-term sitting on leather seats, sweat penetrating the leather, causing unpleasant odors.
I used to have weird smells in my car too, often caused by spilled drinks in summer or lingering pet odors. I tried the most basic ventilation method: park the car in a safe place, open all four doors, and let it run for about half an hour. Then sprinkle some cheap baking soda—buy a box from the supermarket, spread it on the carpets overnight, and vacuum it up the next day. Works amazingly well. Activated charcoal bags are also effective—grab a few from Pinduoduo and toss them under the floor mats to absorb odor molecules. If the AC blows out a musty smell, just replace the filter—costs about 50 yuan. Remember, don’t use perfume to mask the smell; it’ll only make the problem worse. Do this regularly, and your car will stay much fresher, making your driving mood better too.
