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Old 05-28-2004, 04:34 PM
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Default getting the funk smell out of the car?

I've been spending a lot of time in the car lately and it doesn't smell as fresh as it used to. I keep the cabin pretty empty and never eat in the car. And, it's not because I wear old spice or anything like that. I try to ventilate with windows and roof as much as possible. How can I neutralize some of the smell - I have some fridge baking soda in there, other suggestions?

I'm not looking for that new car outgas smell either, just something a bit more neutral. do those little sharper image air ionizers actually help?

thanks in advance.
Old 05-28-2004, 04:41 PM
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clean and condition your leather, vacuum and shampoo the carpets. I believe that Griot's sells a spray which re-introduces the leather smell.
Old 05-28-2004, 04:58 PM
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Default Griot's leather conditioner smells great, sinks into seats and stays for a long time

Like JoeyJo said, they also offer a spray that smells very similar to new leather. I also recommend using the Griot's interior cleaner as it is scentless and will remove dirt from all surfaces (including the leather).

I'd be curious how those cigarette lighter ionizers worked too.
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put your back seats down and put the ionic breeze in the back. crack your window to run a extension cable through and power up over night. car smells pristine the next day.
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