Getting rid of cigarette smell in car - Ozone generator

Pc7540 · 10-08-15, 08:02 PM

As it says, trying to get rid of stale cig smell! I've shampooed all the carpets, meticulously cleaned all the surfaces and cleaned the leather! Not attacked the headlining as I'm scared the wet vac will pull out of shape!

I've read about Ozone Generators and was wondering if anyone has used one as the reports are very impressive!

Any thoughts or ideas are welcomed!

John. · 10-08-15, 08:13 PM

I used an air-con cleaner (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMA-AIR-...item20fe950574) on my wife's old car prior to selling it, it had wet dog smell! Worked well.

This stuff might be better up to the job though......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Mother...item486d7bf3af

john johnson · 10-08-15, 08:43 PM

Don't bother with an odor bomb .... They just mask the smell fir a week or two . I've tried it on one of mine and ended up using fragrance from work instead that's ok
The odor bomb fills the car with propellants / silicones too

Flying Frank · 10-08-15, 08:46 PM

Had to sell my Mothers Skoda Octavia Estate a few years ago, when at the youthful age of 89 I suggested it would be a good idea if she gave up driving.

She had owned 4 Border Collies at one time and in later years always had a minimum of 2 dogs at any one time.

That car was dark green and it STANK of that acrid smell of wet dog . On a hot day the smell was overpowering and all windows had to be opened.... I tried everything I could to get rid of the smell, everything from Pet odour remover from the Vets to filling the car with freshly cut lawn mowings ( supposed magic trick ) Nothing really worked 100% and whenever the sun came out, that smell would creep out of the upholstery ....or maybe it WAS the headlining as I never gave that too much attention.

I'll be interested in hearing if you solve the problem. I have a Border Collie myself now, but make sure that if the dog is wet and gets in the car, I have loads of towels around and as soon as I get home they are all removed from the car . Plus I seem to change my car at ridiculously short intervals so I guess the smell never gets a chance to "stick"

Wish you luck with the problem.....I was lucky when I sold Mums car as the chap that came to buy it had a very bad cold!!

Pc7540 · 10-08-15, 09:41 PM

I've read about the odor bomb with mixed reviews! I'm real interested if anyone has used an Ozone Generator! The reviews are very good at eliminating smoke and pet smells!

uxtcmenuts · 10-08-15, 11:01 PM

you can never totally get rid of it. It will get weaker over time but the only way to truly get the smell gone is to replace all the fabric in the car sens it is leather that means the carpets roof liner stuff like that.

vorsprung durch technik · 10-08-15, 11:46 PM

This will be controversial, all the more reason why i am glad i don't smoke anymore and never did in my classic audis having to much respect for them.Thankfully we don't have horrible doggy smells,they are lovely animals for sure and i appreciate peoples attachment to them as i have a brilliant cat but for me thankfully i have only had to endure getting into a dodgy car once or twice and that was more than enough.It's a seriously offensive smell.

Pc7540 · 12-08-15, 06:02 PM

Ok, I've bought a ozone generator! I'll report back! I did clean the roof lining and the overall smell is nothing like as bad as it was! I'll try tomorrow!

John. · 12-08-15, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

i have a brilliant cat but........

What's cat's piss like to deal with?...........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pc7540

Ok, I've bought a ozone generator! I'll report back! I did clean the roof lining and the overall smell is nothing like as bad as it was! I'll try tomorrow!

Nothing like an actual report!

vorsprung durch technik · 12-08-15, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John.

What's cat's piss like to deal with?...........

Ha ha I knew someone would bite!

Get that car of yours back together.

10-08-15, 08:43 PM	#3
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Don't bother with an odor bomb .... They just mask the smell fir a week or two . I've tried it on one of mine and ended up using fragrance from work instead that's ok The odor bomb fills the car with propellants / silicones too __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

10-08-15, 11:01 PM	#6
uxtcmenuts Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Indianapolis In, USA Posts: 73	cig smell you can never totally get rid of it. It will get weaker over time but the only way to truly get the smell gone is to replace all the fabric in the car sens it is leather that means the carpets roof liner stuff like that.

10-08-15, 08:13 PM	#2
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,543	I used an air-con cleaner (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMA-AIR-...item20fe950574) on my wife's old car prior to selling it, it had wet dog smell! Worked well. This stuff might be better up to the job though...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Mother...item486d7bf3af

10-08-15, 08:46 PM	#4
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Had to sell my Mothers Skoda Octavia Estate a few years ago, when at the youthful age of 89 I suggested it would be a good idea if she gave up driving. She had owned 4 Border Collies at one time and in later years always had a minimum of 2 dogs at any one time. That car was dark green and it STANK of that acrid smell of wet dog . On a hot day the smell was overpowering and all windows had to be opened.... I tried everything I could to get rid of the smell, everything from Pet odour remover from the Vets to filling the car with freshly cut lawn mowings ( supposed magic trick ) Nothing really worked 100% and whenever the sun came out, that smell would creep out of the upholstery ....or maybe it WAS the headlining as I never gave that too much attention. I'll be interested in hearing if you solve the problem. I have a Border Collie myself now, but make sure that if the dog is wet and gets in the car, I have loads of towels around and as soon as I get home they are all removed from the car . Plus I seem to change my car at ridiculously short intervals so I guess the smell never gets a chance to "stick" Wish you luck with the problem.....I was lucky when I sold Mums car as the chap that came to buy it had a very bad cold!!

10-08-15, 09:41 PM	#5
Pc7540 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Egerton, Bolton Posts: 220	I've read about the odor bomb with mixed reviews! I'm real interested if anyone has used an Ozone Generator! The reviews are very good at eliminating smoke and pet smells!

10-08-15, 11:46 PM	#7
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,762	This will be controversial, all the more reason why i am glad i don't smoke anymore and never did in my classic audis having to much respect for them.Thankfully we don't have horrible doggy smells,they are lovely animals for sure and i appreciate peoples attachment to them as i have a brilliant cat but for me thankfully i have only had to endure getting into a dodgy car once or twice and that was more than enough.It's a seriously offensive smell.

12-08-15, 06:02 PM	#8
Pc7540 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Egerton, Bolton Posts: 220	Ok, I've bought a ozone generator! I'll report back! I did clean the roof lining and the overall smell is nothing like as bad as it was! I'll try tomorrow!