While some odors dissipate quickly when the windows are down, others can permeate the car interior and require professional attention to remove.
Removing Smoke/Tobacco Odors from Automobiles
Instructions:
Using a quart (32 oz) trigger sprayer, lightly spray 1/2 ounce of OdorX TabacAttack Concentrate onto absorbent surfaces and into the heater/air conditioner exhaust ports.
Using a portable extractor, clean all soft surfaces in the vehicle. For the best results, use the following recipe for your cleaning solution.
(NOTE: Pay special attention to the headliner, as this can hold a lot of odor. Be careful not to overwet as this will loosen the adhesive.)
Prespray with Matrix Grand Slam with Matrix Citrus Force ASD added as a booster. Follow label instructions for proper dilution.
Extract with clean water mixed with 1-2 ounces of OdorX TabacAttack added.
Clean all glass surfaces. If there is heavy tar residue on the windows, it may be necessary to use a cream-type window/glass cleaner.
Clean dashboard/side panels.
After cleaning, and with the car running, turn the air conditioner on recirculate the air.
Using a thermal fogger and Thermo-55 TabacAttack, fog the interior of the car. Doors and windows should remained closed for 30-45 minutes after fogging.
Ventilate the automobile prior to re-use.
If after 24 hours there is still a slight residual odor, turn the car on with the air conditioner on recirculate.
Place your ozone generator in car for 2-4 hours.
After ozone treatment, let the car air out for 45 minutes.
Using a trigger sprayer, lightly spray the interior with FreshWave IAQ Air and Surface Spray.
Removing Food Odors from Automobiles
Instructions:
Find the source of the odor. If it is hard and crusty, use a bone spatula to break up.
Apply Matrix Release undiluted. Tamp and blot with a spotting brush and spotting towels.
Apply Matrix Spot Out undiluted. Tamp and blot with a spotting brush and spotting towels.
Clean the automobile as normal. Pay special attention to areas under seats.
Be careful when wet cleaning a cloth headliner; too much moisture can loosen the glue that holds it to the roof.
Apply PRS Biological Based Odor Control, ensuring areas stay wet for 1 hour.
Speed dry using air movers.
If after 24 hours there is still a slight residual odor, turn the car on with air conditioner on recirculate.
Place your ozone generator in the car for 2-4 hours.
After ozone treatment is complete, let the car air out for 45 minutes.
Using a trigger sprayer, lightly spray the interior with FreshWave IAQ Air and Surface Spray.
NEW! The Vaportek Restorator is ideal for removing smoke/tobacoo, food, biological and other odors from automobiles.
Light odor problems – run in closed treatment area for 15-30 minutes.
Severe odor problems – run for 2-3 hours or more, depending on how nasty the odor is.
When faced with particularly stubborn car odors, you can turn to Jon-Don for the products and processes that will deliver great results. From traditional odor-neutralizing chemistry to eco-friendly odor destroyers
