How to Eliminate Cigarette Smell in Car Cabin

In addition to being harmful to health, cigarette smoke can have other unpleasant effects, namely its unpleasant smell. Therefore, avoid smoking in the car to prevent the smell of smoke in the cabin from being distracting while driving.

One of the places that is quite prone to the lingering smell of smoke is inside the car cabin. Moreover, the smell of smoke in the cabin can remain and be detected even when no one is smoking anymore.

3 Ways to Eliminate Cigarette Smell Inside the Car Cabin

The most effective way to eliminate cigarette smell in the car is, of course, not to smoke.

However, if that method is difficult or impossible to do, you can try some of the following powerful tips and tricks to help eliminate the cigarette smell that clings inside the cabin:

Thoroughly Clean the Inside of the Car

To ensure the cigarette smell is completely gone, make sure you thoroughly clean the inside, including disposing of trash and cleaning the entire car interior, including all visible surfaces and under the seats.

You can use a vacuum cleaner to make it easier to clean tight spaces that are hard to reach. Also, make sure you do not leave any trash that could be a source of odor, such as cigarette butts.

Install a Special Air Freshener

After cleaning, you can install a special car air freshener that is now widely available in the market. Such air fresheners can be quite effective in helping to eliminate various unpleasant odors in the car, including the smell of cigarette smoke.

You can choose any scent or fragrance that suits your taste, but it is recommended to choose a strong scent to dominate or cover the strong cigarette smell.

Utilize Natural Ingredients

In addition to using artificial fragrances, you can also use more practical natural ingredients to help eliminate cigarette smell from your car. Here are some examples:

Vinegar

Vinegar has a pungent natural aroma that can eliminate cigarette smell from inside your car. Just pour vinegar into an open container and leave it in the car overnight, and the next day, the unpleasant smell from the cigarettes will be gone.

Coffee Grounds

Besides being made into a delicious drink, coffee grounds can also be used to absorb unpleasant odors. For use inside the car, you can place coffee grounds in an open container or in a container with large pores like a bag typically used for tea bags.

You can place the container with coffee grounds anywhere inside the car, but one of the most effective places is to hang it on the rearview mirror.

Baking Soda

The function of baking soda is almost the same as coffee grounds, but for more effective use, you can sprinkle it directly in the car. Some strategic places to sprinkle it are on the carpet, dashboard, and under the seats.

If the unpleasant smell is gone, you can clean up the leftover baking soda using a vacuum cleaner.

Take Care of Your Car with Daihatsu We Care

Daihatsu cares deeply about your safety and comfort while driving. In addition to keeping the car interior free from unpleasant odors, another way to enhance your driving comfort is by ensuring regular car servicing.

The Daihatsu We Care program can make it easier for you to perform routine car servicing quickly, with a warranty, and can be booked in advance.