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Cars often smell unpleasant after a while due to the smell of food, the smell of pets, trash, stains, and more. Luckily, you can easily deodorize your car with just a few simple steps such as cleaning your car thoroughly and using some products to help remove unpleasant odors. If you notice that your vehicle smells of danger like gasoline, you should seek technical assistance promptly. However, most odors can be handled without the need for a technician or professional cleaning staff.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Cleaning the inside of the car

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   Find things that smell. If you notice an unpleasant odor in your car, look for the cause. Look on the floor of your vehicle for anything that smells bad, such as clothing, water streaks or food. Be sure to check underneath as well as the groove between the seats, the drawers or the water tank and the trunk.

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   Throw out anything that causes unpleasant odors. Get a large garbage bag to throw away things that cause smells, such as wrapping paper or food bags, old paper towels and anything else. Magazines can even cause a musty smell if damp. Leaving out anything unnecessary in the car will help reduce the smell.

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   Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the inside of the car. Make sure to clean every corner of the car, including under the carpet and under the seat. You should also vacuum the seat surface. Be sure to place the vacuum cleaner in the corners or grooves of the seats to clean away dirt and trash that is stuck between the seats.
   • You can also use a handheld vacuum cleaner if you already have one at home, but a store's car wash is usually more effective. In the car wash, people often use a big hose vacuum cleaner to completely clean dust and trash in the car that causes unpleasant odors.

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   Clean water streaks and stains from the carpet. If you see streaks of water while cleaning, use a carpet cleaner or shampoo to clean it. Apply product to the stain according to the instructions for use. Then, use a soft cloth or sponge to scrub the stain and wipe it off with water.
   • Most sanitary products should be dissolved with water before use.
   • First, remember to check the product in a small, inconspicuous spot on the floor of the vehicle to make sure it is safe for the interior of the vehicle.

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   Clean non-carpeted surfaces. In addition to carpet cleaning, you also need to wipe any surfaces that are free of rugs, such as dashboard. Clean water stains and stains from these areas with a regular cleaning product.
   • You should first check the cleaning product in a small, hard-to-see place on the vehicle to make sure it doesn't damage the car.
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Part 2 of 3: Using a deodorant

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   Use an air conditioner cleaning product to spray on the ventilation system. Over time, the ventilation part of the car's air conditioner will cling to dirt, creating an unpleasant odor. Therefore, make sure to treat the air conditioner at all times while deodorizing your vehicle. Buy car-specific air conditioning cleaning products at auto accessories stores. Use this product to spray into the car's air conditioning system. This helps to reduce unpleasant odors.

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   Put the scented paper box in the car. Just put the scented paper in a small box and place it somewhere in the car. Scented paper can both absorb unpleasant odors and create scent. After cleaning, placing the scent paper in the car can help eliminate the unpleasant odor that remains.

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   Treat car odors with white vinegar. Mix equal amounts of white vinegar and water. Then, spray this mixture into the location causing the smell in the car. Spray until the spot is wet and wait for the vinegar to seep underneath. Next, use a brush or other cleaning tool to scrub off the vinegar mixture. This will make the car smell more fresh.

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   Use a pet deodorant if it smells like it in your car. Pet deodorants are made from a number of enzymes specifically designed to remove pet odors. Pet deodorants come in a variety of uses, but most are sprayed on stains and left on for a set amount of time. Then, you will clean the area where the pet deodorant was sprayed.
   • First, be sure to check the pet deodorizer in a small, hard-to-see area of ​​the car to make sure it doesn't leave streaks or damage to the car.

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   Sprinkle baking soda on chairs and carpets. Baking soda can handle a variety of odors because of its natural deodorizing ability. All you need to do is sprinkle baking soda over the scent area on the car. Leave it on for a few hours or overnight and then clean with a vacuum cleaner.

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   Put a box of coffee beans in the car. Put some coffee beans in the box and place them somewhere in the car. Coffee beans help you eliminate unpleasant odors. You can also use coffee powder, but this can easily spill and contaminate your car. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Get technical assistance

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   Identify the problem by the smell of the vehicle. The fishy smell is a sign that the antifreeze has been spilled into the vehicle. Odors emitted by the heating or air conditioner indicate technical problems. These problems can be dangerous and are a sign that the vehicle needs repair; So, take your car to a service center if you have any of these problems.

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   Call staff carefully if you smell gasoline in the car. If the car smells of gasoline, do not handle it yourself. This can be very dangerous as it is a sign that the vehicle has leaked. Do not drive in this case. Instead, you should immediately call the technical staff for specific instructions.

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   Find a special remedy for cigarette odors. The smell of medicine can stick to the interior of a car and often cannot be removed without special assistance. Even a thorough cleaning cannot deodorize tobacco. If your car smells like cigarettes, you'll need a special cleaning method to remove the odors.
   • Note that even a special cleaning method cannot completely eliminate cigarette odors when the vehicle is driven by heavy smokers for an extended period of time.
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What you need

• Garbage bag
• Vacuum cleaner
• Multi-purpose hygiene products
• Carpet cleaning / shampoo products
• Pet deodorant products
• Scented paper
• Coffee beans / powder
• Baking soda
• Product cleaning ventilation system