Have advice for removing cigarette smell....?

[Princessdee]

Thanks. I just ordered some force out. Even if it doesn't help with this, it will help with the cooking odors from my kitchen I can now smell . And my hot tub room is starting to get kinda "chlorine" or maybe I can just smell that now, too

 

[luvmyvapor]

Try XO Odor Neutralizer
Works wonders.

 

[willsgirlie]

I didn't read all the previous replies yet, so sorry if somebody already mention it, but they have fragranced baking soda deodorizer and you sprinkle it on your carpet, let it sit for a while then vacuum it up. It specifically said for smoke smell on it too. Worked like a charm for me. I bet you could sprinkle it all over your car and then vacuum it up just like carpet. That stuff is VERY strong for a little while though, but soon that smell fades and so does the smoke stench .

 

[chette]

I second car detailing. I had my interiors detailed, and they cleaned every nook & cranny, even the upholstery. I had cloth seat covers, which I decided to throw away, and replaced them with leather for easy cleaning.

For the rest of the house, Febreze works wonders.

 

[MrKrinkle]

I once bought an old Suburban from an old Hippie and it took years to get the smell of pachoolie (sp) oil or however ya spell it out of that car... so I guess if all else fails use pachoolie oil cause that stuff will overpower anything... I mean hell if it can hide the stank of an old hippie it can hide any smell...

 

[Vapinginmyboots]

All this talk about smell has me worried. Im day 6 almost 7 on straight vaping, and notice a big resurgence of my ability to smell, but so far, I cant smell old smoke or anything on my washed clothes ect ect. I did vacuum the car a few times B4. I CAN however smell someone smoking a great distance away now . As time goes on, is my sense of smell going to increase to the point of this being a problem for me as well? I smoked heavy for 10+ years and I am now an ex-analog for good.

 

[Moonlighter]

there is a pluggin ozone machine for the lighter outlet made. I've seen them at Walmart and autozone maybe. They are pretty cheap. Mine broke after a few months (I should have returned for a new one but lazy got in the way)
Your car might have a filter that could be changed.( I have a Toyota and have to take it to the dealer to get it changed)
Have the care professionaly cleaned and ask what they use and if it's guaranteed. Some products work better than others. I'd be worried about wasting money on a detail if they use crummy cleaners.

MY car smells really bad

 

[MonkeyMonk]

Try XO Odor Neutralizer
Works wonders.

This is the stuff they were using in the Baton Rouge hotel when I was down there. (I was gonna post it started with an "O", but thought that would be lame on my part.) This is the one. Same name/same bottle.

Thanks Luvmyvapor!

 

[Nedley]

I picked up a spray can from Home Depot called Smoke Eliminator by Zep Commercial. It works good when I use it. Still smoking, my vape stuff ain't in yet.

 

[whatagem]

Ah, Zep! I use that in the bathroom and it lifted my 30yr old hard water stains for $1.99 (though the odor is quite noxious)

These are ALL great tips. I am sure once us half and halfers quit smoking altogether this will surely come in handy Keep 'em coming

 

[Antig]

I used febreeze and layered the car with those dryer softener sheets (the ones for laundry). Worked great.

 

[whatagem]

I'd also like to point out here that they make little clip on air freshners that attach to the a/c vents of the car. The scent is very strong so to cover up cig odor, I might get 4 if nothing else.

The folks over at Quitnet (I think that's the name--a smoking cessation support forum) might have some useful tips too

My quit date in about 2 weeks....wish me luck!

 

[jj2]

Odo Ban. It's like Fabrez but does a whole lot better job.
Got stains on the material on you head liner. Dry cleaner sheet--use it somewhere else first so it's not dripping wet.

 

[whatagem]

ech, I hate the smell of Odo Ban. But isn't it just a cover up?

 

[eturf]

OK, this is it. Gonna quit smoking on June 27th I think. This will be my 10th or 11th attempt, but first time quitting while having the e-cig. If husband will also quit, I plan to repaint, recarpet and buy all new clothes with the savings a little at a time....but how about the car?

The best safe air freshener is vodka mixed with an essential oil. 4 oz vodka in a spray bottle with a half teaspoon of peppermint or cassia (fireball candy cinnamon-like smell) essential oil is very powerful. Essential oils of citrus fruits like lemon, lime, or orange don't work well since they are not very persistent. Peppermint and cassia are very persistent and strong so only half as much is necessary as most other essential oils.

If you have any lecithin (cheap at health food stores), add a _single drop_ (otherwise it can get sticky) to any essential oil with vodka mixture to keep it from separating and make it disperse better, otherwise shake well before each use. For essential oils, call health food stores to see who carries Now brand, which is cheap and works fine for this purpose. They also sell Now essential oils (and lecithin) at iHerb

To clean out the air ducts in a car, turn the AC onto recirculate and spray a few times towards the intake vents in the front floorboard. Note that many newer cars have paper air filters in the duct system. You might want to replace these, too, although I would first try the spray a couple of days in a row and this probably would not be needed. To freshen clothes, make a couple sprays in the closet and close the door. To freshen clothes you are wearing, make two sprays in the air, close your eyes, and walk through the mist.

Warnings - don't spray directly on plastic or rubber or it will degrade them. Don't get in eyes, mucous membranes, or too much on skin. Don't get it on your fingers and then touch your eyes. Don't overdo the spray while you are in the room or your eyes will burn. These are safe enough for internal use as a breath freshener if diluted further but otherwise the strength could cause you to choke or gasp and will cause your mouth to burn.

 

[AngeLsLuv]

Here Comes My Commercial:

I've found through the years that the best odor remover is a product called "Odo Ban", that stuff is great.. You can buy it online or at alot of the store club places.. I won't go a day without it..

Product Description
OdoBan, Odor Eliminator, cleans, disinfects, sanitizes, and deodorizes all precleaned hard, nonporous household surfaces. OdoBan eliminates unpleasant odors on washable surfaces such as upholstery, carpets, bedding, showers, walls and floors while leaving a fresh scent. This industrial liquid odor eliminator leaves no residue and has a variety of uses. A Deodorizer... eliminates unpleasant odors on washable surfaces such as upholstery, carpets, bedding, showers, walls and floors while leaving a fresh scent. A Sanitizer... kills 99.99% of germs such as Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep), Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli)(pathogenic strain), Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) and Klebsiella pneumoniae on hard, nonporous, nonfood contact surfaces in 60 seconds. A Disinfectant... fungicidal against germs such as Trichophyton mentagrophyte (the athlete's foot fungus), when used on surfaces in areas such as locker rooms, dressing rooms, shower and bath areas and exercise facilities. A Mildewstat... effectively controls and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew. A Virucide*... kills *HIV-1 (AIDS Virus), Influenza A/Hong Kong and Herpes Simplex type 2 in 60 seconds. OdoBan can be used on walls, tables, floors, chairs, counter tops, bathroom fixtures, sinks, shelves, racks, upholstery, drapes, carpets, bedding, shower curtains and mattresses. One Gallon Concentrate Makes Up To 32 Gallons!!!

 

[whatagem]

Well at least with Odo Ban I wouldn't have to worry about getting stopped & having a cop smell vodka all over the car HA!

 

[DebiDoes2]

8-oNo one told me8-o I have removed the carpet and replaced with tile. Plans to re-paint. Dryer sheets in car. Gawd I am tired, lol.

 

[Chris From Cali]

I have stopped smoking for a while now and me care USED to smell like crap.

Getting a detail done on your car shouldn't cost more than about 20 bucks, 60 for a deep clean.

But what REALLY helps is the cabin filter, a member has already mentioned this, it really does help. Most of the smoke smell comes from the air vents.

Open your glove compartment, and look behind it (there is usually a little crack to see behind) there is normally a switch or lever to open the glove box further, either way if you look behind the glove box you will see a white filter, that thing will most likely reak of cigarette smoke. You can spray all you want, but the smell is just going to come back until you change that.

As for the seats, fabreeze should work fine.

 

[whatagem]

hey great tip! I know nothing about cars and had no idea where the cabin filter would be. I can change the oil in a pinch & I could prob change a tire if I could get the nuts loose ha ha


For home use, FYI I have a little oil diffuser in the living room filled with lavender oil & vinegar. I don't think it helps at all.....Drenching everything in my fab softener & water mix does OK for short term