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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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I just got a car that has been smoked in. It reeks! what is the best thing to use to get rid of this smell?
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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Febreeze.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 05:37 AM
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The most cost effective is an ozone bomb. Sounds rather drastic, but it's generally safe. Best method is an ozone generator (what most factory certified pre-owned cars have done to them), but the cost is a bit high.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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donno what an ozone bomb is, but it sounds good. febreeze will work, but I bet you buy 5 bottles of it and spray it for the next 6 months before its gone.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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Yuck, smoking in a car is horrible. Its gets into the seats and fabrics. I would suggest you have your seats, floors mats, carpets and all other absorbing facrics steamed by an auto detailer. This is very affective. A detailer can also condition all of your fabrics. Do you have the cloth or leather seats?
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Oh gawsh, dood, you seriously don't need to go throught that much trouble. Drive with the windows down (if possible) and just spray or put an air freshener in the car. It will eventually go away, speaking from experience btw.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 05:36 AM
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I dont think he want to drive with the windows down right now in alabama.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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why not? its not cold
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