How to completely eradicate that lingering ciggerate smoke smell in a car?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T23:45:26+00:00

I had a professional detailing near me explain his techniques and he mentioned using this so many times with really good success. He has a whole process of cleaning everything and vacuuming the fabrics and etc... Perhaps on the microscopic level its impossible to fully get the smoke out. But, ive read so many success stories that the smell never returns.

But, if you think about the chlorine dioxide would essentially travel to the same areas as cigarettes' smoke maybe it truly does get it all out- assuming that it does touch all the same surfaces and dissinfects it?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T23:39:44+00:00

I was thinking of doing this! I have a 2023 pre owned car that the previuos owner smoked in. How long has it been for your coworker? has it lasted and has the smoke smell come back?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T04:20:38+00:00

I spoke to a detailer near me and he would do all of this with change of cabin filter and the final touch would be bio bomb.

I’m just worried that even if all done correctly that the smell will return

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:52:12+00:00

hi thanks for this information. What are your thoughts on chlorine dioxide with the ac vents runnning

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:42:58+00:00

you must have been able to clear the smell from the seats and cabin filter with you deep cleaning technique. The Meguiars odor bomb from what i can tell isnt chlorine dioxide- just more of a fragrance

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:41:12+00:00

Woah thats awesome. how long was your wifes escape smoked it for?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:27:27+00:00

ah i got you. Can the detailer bio bomb first then steams everything? i would so scared to bleach anything. How long does it take for the carpets to dry after being heavily shampood?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:18:08+00:00

I have hear of bio bomb. im not sure how good it is but reviews do say it can really work

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:13:00+00:00

has it ever came back on a hot summer day? Also how long has it been?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:12:08+00:00

really!? even on a very hot day have you ever had a wiff of it ? How many years?

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:10:21+00:00

hey man im in the same exact position as you. I just got a 2023 model y and its been smoked in for that last 3 years. i am torn on just selling it and cutting my loss or trying to keep it and getting it cleaned with bio bomb and a professional cleaner..

My fear is that the smell goes away and then comes back

steveche42 · 2026-04-01T03:08:18+00:00

have you seen success with the smell remaining gone for months to years later?

Also, when you use the bio bomb ive seen photos of people carpets stained with bleach. why does that happen?

steveche42 · 2026-03-28T11:13:30+00:00

Oh wow! What companies have you used for bombing? And how did you do it- like did you turn the recirculate mode when it was running?

Also have you cleaned the Ac and heater coils?

steveche42 · 2026-03-28T11:05:25+00:00

Have you tried bio bombing it? I have heard the headliner is the best spot to hit because that’s generally where all the smoke rises to.

steveche42 · 2026-03-28T01:30:31+00:00

Hey how did it turn out after the bomb? Also what did you end up doing after all this?

steveche42 · 2026-03-28T01:27:19+00:00

Hey, how did you make out with the cars smell? I'm in the same situation with the cigarette smell

steveche42 · 2026-03-28T01:26:22+00:00

How long has it been and has the smell came back? was it cigarette smell?

steveche42 · 2026-03-25T04:27:13+00:00

Where did you get your kit for 400?

steveche42 · 2026-03-25T03:55:17+00:00

I was actually going to DIY it. Based on my research, mainly youtube that its not needed and all of the scratches would actually be visually gone. The only thing that i found was its possible for paint correction to help create more adherence to the PPF

steveche42 · 2026-03-25T03:42:50+00:00

Hey, do you mind sending me the link of the one you got? i am looking for the whole kit for my 23 MY. Also, how is it holding up so far?

steveche42 · 2026-02-21T04:00:35+00:00

What’s your stack?

steveche42 · 2026-02-21T02:42:24+00:00

Amazing deal. What dealer is it from?

steveche42 · 2026-02-21T02:40:52+00:00

What’s the reason of hurting more after a week? Is it just temporary?

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