Buying a used car means you are getting a great vehicle at an unbeatable price. However, this can mean buying a car with some minor issues left behind by the previous owner. One common problem is the smell of smoke. Smoke permeates soft surfaces and clings to the fibers of vehicle upholstery. If you are wondering, “how to get rid of smoke smell out of a car,” the team at Toyota of Downtown LA has all the info you need.
Removing the smoke smell from upholstery and carpet requires different care from leather. To get the smoke smell out of a car, you will need baking soda and a vacuum. Then, follow these steps:
While baking soda has been a proven option to help you easily remove the smoke smell and other obnoxious odors from your vehicle’s interior, there are several other ways you can continue to keep your vehicle at its best. These include:
The smell of smoke can also penetrate into the leather, which can leave a residue on the other surfaces.
After you have cleaned your upholstery, carpet, and trim, it’s time to clean other surfaces in your vehicle. Wipe down your windows, the front and back windshield, and replace the air filter in your car, since the smell of smoke can also get into the air vents. The smoke residue can linger on these surfaces, creating a foul smell.
You have some strategies to remove the smell of smoke, but do you know how to smoke in your car without it smelling to begin with? While there’s no way to completely block the smell of smoke from permeating your vehicle, there are steps you can take to minimize the smoke smell, such as:
If you are ready to look for your next new or used vehicle in the Mission Hills area, make the drive to Toyota of Downtown LA for all of your automotive needs. Contact us today if you want to set up a test drive or schedule a service appointment to help get the smoke smell out of a car or for a Toyota Entune™ update.
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