Here are 4 steps to follow to eliminate the cigarette smell in a car effectively:
1.Start a large cleaning of the vehicle
This consists in completely emptying the vehicle, emptying the ashtrays, sucking the seats and carpets in depth.Regarding ashtrays, the ideal is to spray a deodorant product on it and rub them with a cloth or a paper towel afterwards.
2.Rub the interior of the vehicle with cleaning vinegar
By cleaning vinegar, you can hear alcohol vinegar or white vinegar 5 % acetic acid at least.It will then be necessary to dilute the chosen vinegar with water, for half a liter of vinegar for 10 liters of water.All synthetic materials found in the vehicle's interior can be cleaned with this solution.It can for example be doors or dashboard.A microfiber cloth drying will then be put later.
Do not worry about the smell of vinegar, it will disappear once the surfaces are dry, and this, partially absorbing the smell of tobacco.
3.Use baking soda
If the smell is always persistent, then it will be necessary to sprinkle the inside of the vehicle with baking soda.From carpets to the ceiling, passing through the floor of the vehicle and its seats, all the elements can be sprinkled with this product.It will then be necessary to let the baking soda act for at least 30 minutes, without however going beyond a day.The longer the product will act, the more effective it will be.It will only remain to eliminate the traces of baking soda with a vacuum cleaner then.
4.Activate vehicle air conditioning
At the same time as the last cleaning, activate the vehicle fan on "recirculation", also activate heating and open its doors.This will allow fresh air to circulate there.Finally, in some cases, it will also be necessary to install new air filters on the vehicle.Otherwise, the use of an antibacterial filter can also eliminate cigarette odors.In the event that the smell of cigarettes is always persistent, spray a diluted detergent or essential oil inside the fan grid.
A grandmother's tip to eliminate cigarette odors in a vehicle
Another tip is to have citrus skins (lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit) or grilled coffee beans inside the vehicle.It will then be necessary to close the vehicle doors and leave the ajar windows of about one centimeter.It only remains to let the products act for a day or a whole night before removing them.In the event that the smell of cigarettes remains very tenacious, it is best to call on a professional.
