What to Do If the New Car Smells Too Strong?

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Caleb
07/30/25 6:51am
Methods to deal with the strong smell of a newly purchased car include: 1. Ventilate the car, especially by airing it under the sun with all doors open to disperse the odor; 2. Place peeled fruit peels such as pomelo or orange inside the car; 3. Put a small bottle of vinegar inside the car; 4. Place several packs of bamboo charcoal in the car. Bamboo charcoal has strong adsorption capabilities and can absorb moisture, sulfides, chlorides, formaldehyde, and other harmful substances from the air, while also purifying air and water quality; 5. Install an in-car air purifier. An in-car air purifier can filter the air inside the car, effectively removing not only formaldehyde but also PM2.5, TVOC, odors, bacteria, viruses, and other air pollutants with significant results.
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