Odor Elimination Help

Your mileage may vary, but I found something that helps get the cigar odor out of the car better than other air fresheners.

I've hung or put in the vent about every smell of air freshener there is in my car. Some help more than others but none made it to when the family got in they wouldn't smell a hint of cigar under a pine tree (or place your own freshener smell here) Last week, I was going to toss a used up Yankee Candle air freshener jar that my wife had. I noticed it looked like little wartersorb beads in there so I salvaged it and filled it with Febreze extra strength. Set it in the car, and didn't think twice. This morning, my wife moved my car so my Daughter could get out. I asked her how bad the smell was. Keep in mind I had put a cigar out right as I got home yesterday and rolled up the windows because of the snow. She says nothing, as in no cigar smell. I ask again to be sure, she says yes, I didn't smell anything why??? I say no reason, just asking.

I have never smoked a cigar in my car. much like cigarettes...I would have thought the smell would never leave. my buddy just bought a 1 year old car and you can tell that a smoker had it before. Even after the dealer did whatever they could to get rid of the odor

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Originally Posted by projectsunfire

I have never smoked a cigar in my car. much like cigarettes...I would have thought the smell would never leave. my buddy just bought a 1 year old car and you can tell that a smoker had it before. Even after the dealer did whatever they could to get rid of the odor

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Out of all our vehicles I will only smoke in one of them just because of the smell factor. Up until last summer before the wreck, I had an old truck as a daily driver I kept for that very reason.

Now I had no choice to drive something else everyday and no way was I quitting smoking cigars again. Can't say for sure this is 100% foolproof or not yet...but it helps. The BEST IMHO would be an ozone generator. However the downside would be, from what I have read, ozone will speed up the deterioration of fabric.

EDIT: I just got in my car, although the smell is hardly there, there is a faint bit of cigar noticeable and I really had to smell for it. It is nothing like it used to be before that is for sure. It was faint enough my wife didn't notice. So definitely not 100% but definitely an improvement.

i will have an occasional smoke in my car but don't wanna make it a every day affair to keep the smell down. one a month and you cant tell i smoke in my car a few days after the smoke

I have about 1 a week in my SUV so I will try this out when I come across a Yankee Candle air freshener. Thanks Wayne for the tip.

I was taught the trick of taking scented dryer sheets and placing them under the seats. Works quite well but now I may have to try the Febreeze.
Don't smoke all that often in my Jeep but it's a lot easier in the winter than the summer. Crank the blower up on high on the foot section, crack the window a little bit and it works just like a chimney.

Going to have to try this - thanks for the tip.

My wife needed something to hold flowers in for a couple hours, so she ran into a dollar store. She found a little flower bag and it had three packs of water absorbing beads in it. I didn't think at the time to save the clear ones she used and let them dry out, but I did save the green & blue ones. I'm sure it is only color and will work the same. Just need a container.

Allegedly Pureayre (http://www.pureayre.com/) does the trick. I'm about to get some and run and experiment. But if it does not work I will be in big trouble. I tried the fabreeze thing last week, and my wife asked if I had been drinking beer. At least she didn't ask about cigars.

Since when did Bums care about offensive odors? Lol

I have used a few different things in some homes to get odor out. I am assuming it would work just as well if not better in a vehicle. You can use many different things but this is what I use on a regular basis.

Method 1: Take a cheap pair of pantyhose, and fill it with cheap un-used course ground coffee. I make these in 1' strips and tie it off tight. You can make several of these from one pair of pantyhose. It is good at pulling mold/mildew, and nicotine.

Method 2: Use charcoal without additives instead of coffee.

I would imagine you could use a ziplock bowl and poke a bunch of holes in it. I would keep these under seats, and in compartments. The more surface area the better.

I have a Csonka Smoker Cloaker that works very well. I turn it on during the Blessed Event, and I let it run in the truck overnight. I have those little smelly clippies in my vents, too, they help. This keeps my truck pretty stink free, but I only smoke once or twice a week in it.

@Demuths1770
The best odor eliminator that I've found for the car is ozium. Sold at most auto parts stores & car washes here in NY.
And for the headliner/cloth upholstery, Febreeze liquid spray. Lightly dampen the cloth & let it dry.

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Originally Posted by AlanS

Since when did Bums care about offensive odors? Lol

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We are a bunch of classy bums who's farts smell like roses and drink our Boone's Farm from only the finest paper bags! Good day sir... I said Good day.

You forgot we're allergic to water!

Ehhh I love the smell of cigar smoke but stale smoke I can't stand

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Originally Posted by Demuths1770

i will have an occasional smoke in my car but don't wanna make it a every day affair to keep the smell down. one a month and you cant tell i smoke in my car a few days after the smoke

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Yeah, this and my windows & sunroof are almost always open (even in winter) so it doesn't really affect the car very much.

Oh, and I drive an old car til it drops, so I have zero concern about resale value.

I just don't want it to be stinky so the ladies think I'm spiffy:cool:

Yeah I drive an older car an I am more than likely the last owner. Just hate stale smoke lol