someone@somewhere.org 08-03-2006, 08:53 AM My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
masks bad smells.
I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
& plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead of
masking them?
frcorey@gmail.com 08-03-2006, 10:12 AM someone@somewhere.org wrote:
> My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
> for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
> us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
> weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>
> Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
> smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
> masks bad smells.
>
> I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
> & plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead of
> masking them?
Change the cabin filter. and if it has a cloth interior, use Fabreeze
on it.
Ray O 08-03-2006, 10:48 AM <someone@somewhere.org> wrote in message
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> My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
> for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
> us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
> weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>
> Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
> smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
> masks bad smells.
>
> I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
> & plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead
> of
> masking them?
I would not go with an ozone generator for the reasons you stated.
First, look for an air freshener stashed somewhere like under the seats or
in the ductwork. If stuff was sprayed on the carpet or upholstery, the best
way is to shampoo it. Ozium, sold at some auto parts stores, may help a
little, as does FeBreeze, which seems to work well.
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
Bruce L. Bergman 08-03-2006, 11:32 AM On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:53:04 GMT, someone@somewhere.org wrote:
>My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
>for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
>us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
>weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
Extraction type machine with the small "Upholstery" head - if you
don't get the cleaning solution on the fabric or carpet and then
vacuum it right back off, the soap soaks into the foam seat cushions,
or the carpet backing and padding, and you'll have bigger problems.
>Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
>smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
>masks bad smells.
Then remove the twelve cans of Vanilla air deodorizer he stuck under
the front seats - that should do it... ;-)
If he poured the stuff on the carpets or into the cushions, you
could have to simply wait for it to dissipate. Park it in the sun
with all the windows open and a fan aimed in, bake it out.
--<< Bruce >>--
Stuart Krivis 08-03-2006, 11:48 AM On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:53:04 GMT, someone@somewhere.org wrote:
>My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
>for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
>us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
>weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>
>Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
>smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
>masks bad smells.
>
>I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
>& plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead of
>masking them?
I think I'd try cleaning the upholstery and then leaving the car out
in the sun for an afternoon with the windows and doors open. (You
should either turn off any lights that come on when the doors open, or
just disconnect the battery to keep it from running down.)
Sunlight helps break down smelly substances, and just airing it out
will help too. There's some ozone in fresh air that also breaks down
some smells. (But don't use an ozone generator or anything because it
will also break down rubber and plastics if it's too strong.)
In article <4dnAg.105603$IZ2.81768@dukeread07>, someone@somewhere.org
wrote:
> My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
> for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
> us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
> weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>
> Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
> smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
> masks bad smells.
>
> I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
> & plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead of
> masking them?
Ozone in high concentrations will deteriorate rubber fast. Very
corrosive gas, but very effective in getting rid of odors such as smoked
up cars and houses if used right.
--
Hachiroku 08-03-2006, 03:29 PM "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
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>
> <someone@somewhere.org> wrote in message
> news:4dnAg.105603$IZ2.81768@dukeread07...
>> My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
>> for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
>> us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner this
>> weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>>
>> Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking the
>> smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
>> masks bad smells.
>>
>> I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
>> & plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead
>> of
>> masking them?
>
> I would not go with an ozone generator for the reasons you stated.
>
> First, look for an air freshener stashed somewhere like under the seats or
> in the ductwork. If stuff was sprayed on the carpet or upholstery, the
> best way is to shampoo it. Ozium, sold at some auto parts stores, may
> help a little, as does FeBreeze, which seems to work well.
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)
Shoot, we used to put some of the 'stinkier' cars on Ozone for DAYS!!!
Ray O 08-03-2006, 04:17 PM "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
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>
> "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
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>>
>> <someone@somewhere.org> wrote in message
>> news:4dnAg.105603$IZ2.81768@dukeread07...
>>> My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
>>> for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
>>> us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner
>>> this
>>> weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>>>
>>> Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking
>>> the
>>> smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that supposedly
>>> masks bad smells.
>>>
>>> I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
>>> & plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells instead
>>> of
>>> masking them?
>>
>> I would not go with an ozone generator for the reasons you stated.
>>
>> First, look for an air freshener stashed somewhere like under the seats
>> or in the ductwork. If stuff was sprayed on the carpet or upholstery,
>> the best way is to shampoo it. Ozium, sold at some auto parts stores,
>> may help a little, as does FeBreeze, which seems to work well.
>> --
>>
>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>
>
> Shoot, we used to put some of the 'stinkier' cars on Ozone for DAYS!!!
>
That worked? If that's the case, would this work? Fill a 5 gallon bucket
of water, place the bucket in the back of the car, plug in a hair drier or
toaster, and toss it into the bucket. (JUST KIDDING!!!)
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
Hachiroku 08-04-2006, 07:14 AM "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
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>
> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
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>>
>> "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
>> news:75c7e$44d21d6a$44a4a10d$25929@msgid.meganewss ervers.com...
>>>
>>> <someone@somewhere.org> wrote in message
>>> news:4dnAg.105603$IZ2.81768@dukeread07...
>>>> My wife's father just gave her his '03 Matrix. We like it a lot except
>>>> for the overpowering artificial Vanilla smell in the car. It gives
>>>> us a headache. I plan to clean the upholstry with upholstry cleaner
>>>> this
>>>> weekend, but does anyone have any other tips?
>>>>
>>>> Most of the tips I read about removing car odors are tips for masking
>>>> the
>>>> smell. In this case I want to remove the offensive odor that
>>>> supposedly
>>>> masks bad smells.
>>>>
>>>> I've read that an Ozone generator works great, but destroys the rubber
>>>> & plastic in the interior. Anything else actually remove smells
>>>> instead of
>>>> masking them?
>>>
>>> I would not go with an ozone generator for the reasons you stated.
>>>
>>> First, look for an air freshener stashed somewhere like under the seats
>>> or in the ductwork. If stuff was sprayed on the carpet or upholstery,
>>> the best way is to shampoo it. Ozium, sold at some auto parts stores,
>>> may help a little, as does FeBreeze, which seems to work well.
>>> --
>>>
>>> Ray O
>>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>>
>>
>> Shoot, we used to put some of the 'stinkier' cars on Ozone for DAYS!!!
>>
> That worked? If that's the case, would this work? Fill a 5 gallon bucket
> of water, place the bucket in the back of the car, plug in a hair drier or
> toaster, and toss it into the bucket. (JUST KIDDING!!!)
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)
If you have a fusebox, you'd have to replace that fuse with a penny to keep
it sparking!
(Am *I* kidding...?)
Ray O 08-04-2006, 10:23 AM "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
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>
<snipped>
>>> Shoot, we used to put some of the 'stinkier' cars on Ozone for DAYS!!!
>>>
>> That worked? If that's the case, would this work? Fill a 5 gallon
>> bucket of water, place the bucket in the back of the car, plug in a hair
>> drier or toaster, and toss it into the bucket. (JUST KIDDING!!!)
>> --
>>
>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>
> If you have a fusebox, you'd have to replace that fuse with a penny to
> keep it sparking!
> (Am *I* kidding...?)
>
Myth Busters did the .22 in the old barrel-type fuse box and it did go off
when power was supplied!
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
Hachiroku 08-05-2006, 12:16 PM On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:23:32 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>
> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:7TGAg.3468$sy2.2161@trndny01...
>>
> <snipped>
>
>>>> Shoot, we used to put some of the 'stinkier' cars on Ozone for DAYS!!!
>>>>
>>> That worked? If that's the case, would this work? Fill a 5 gallon
>>> bucket of water, place the bucket in the back of the car, plug in a hair
>>> drier or toaster, and toss it into the bucket. (JUST KIDDING!!!)
>>> --
>>>
>>> Ray O
>>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>>
>> If you have a fusebox, you'd have to replace that fuse with a penny to
>> keep it sparking!
>> (Am *I* kidding...?)
>>
> Myth Busters did the .22 in the old barrel-type fuse box and it did go off
> when power was supplied!
Interesting way to get rid of a wife! (if'n I ever GET one!!!)
Ray O 08-05-2006, 02:00 PM "Hachiroku" <Hachiroku_ae86@ae86.gts> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:23:32 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>
>>
>> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
>> news:7TGAg.3468$sy2.2161@trndny01...
>>>
>> <snipped>
>>
>>>>> Shoot, we used to put some of the 'stinkier' cars on Ozone for DAYS!!!
>>>>>
>>>> That worked? If that's the case, would this work? Fill a 5 gallon
>>>> bucket of water, place the bucket in the back of the car, plug in a
>>>> hair
>>>> drier or toaster, and toss it into the bucket. (JUST KIDDING!!!)
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Ray O
>>>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>>>
>>> If you have a fusebox, you'd have to replace that fuse with a penny to
>>> keep it sparking!
>>> (Am *I* kidding...?)
>>>
>> Myth Busters did the .22 in the old barrel-type fuse box and it did go
>> off
>> when power was supplied!
>
>
> Interesting way to get rid of a wife! (if'n I ever GET one!!!)
>
They were using an old pickup truck, and the orientation of the fuse box
sent the slug dangerously close to the family jewels. THAT would be a
tough one to explain in the emergency room!
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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