[jasonl]

I have a car to remove the odour from . The last one I did I heated the car to open the pores etc then thermally fogged it , then put the car in the shade to cool it down.

The car has been cleaned several times already. It is only 3 years old with 15k on the clock.

Does anybody have any other ideas?

[derek west]

ozone jennie, would that do the trick?, mini one obviously

[jasonl]

I am a bit worried about rubber in the door seals etc with an  ozone generator.

[derek west]

didn't no about the rubber thing jase, what effect does it have on rubber?

[jasonl]

Apparently the ozone could perish it, I am trying to find out if it is real rubber on door seals etc  in a car.

[derek west]

suppose you could take them off, then use masking tape on the doors to seal in the ozone. i am guessing here though jase.

[jasonl]

Good idea , I think I will go for an  ionizer instead.

[Roger Koh]

Does anybody have any other ideas?

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The technique for smoke and soot removal including odor on leather can be applied to any material.

The smoke odor is encased in sticky tar like substance and need a “prep” to degrease it in conjunction with a “smoke booster”.

Thereafter these sticky residues are clean off and rinse away.

Leather can smells better than pre-smoke contaminated condition.

Without physical contact any other attempt is futile.

Roger Koh
IICRC #942
Master Fire & Smoke Restorer
Since 1973

[derek west]

roger
i'm no expert and forgive me for questioning a master fire and flood thingy that you are but surely the difference between smoke penatrating through leather and through material is miles apart, the smoke would go through material and into the foam where as it would struggle to if the seat was leather. for instance i could blow smoke through a material seat till it came out the other side whereas i couldn't if it was a leather seat, so surely you'd need to clean the foam to get the smell out on a material seat. making your way a complete waste of time.

[jasonl]

Also Roger , how could I physically clean the foam on the underside of the seats, clean the wires and cables under the dash, clean the air vents?

[lesterM]

What kind of cigarettes has the smoke come from?    

[derek west]

capsten full strength, takes me back that does. think i was 8 or 9.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I have 3 very good deodorizors in my van if you want to get rid of the smell, one kills feces problems you can borrow them if you like.

Shaun

[lesterM]

If its just tobacco , our system would be overkill. and far  too expensive.

[jasonl]

I have 3 very good deodorizors in my van if you want to get rid of the smell, one kills feces problems you can borrow them if you like.

Shaun

That 9d9 would  be a bit too strong, would be good for a laugh though as the car belongs to my wifes first husbands new wife

[Roger Koh]

roger
i'm no expert and forgive me for questioning a master fire and flood thingy that you are but surely the difference between smoke penatrating through leather and through material is miles apart, the smoke would go through material and into the foam where as it would struggle to if the seat was leather. for instance i could blow smoke through a material seat till it came out the other side whereas i couldn't if it was a leather seat, so surely you'd need to clean the foam to get the smell out on a material seat. making your way a complete waste of time.

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I agree that leather surface and other car interior surfaces are miles apart, including the vents where the air circulates.

Without a surface contact with compressed air, vacuuming or chemical sponges for removal it can be a struggle.

If cleaning is base on cleaning science, result is predictable.

Otherwise it can be a futile effort.

Roger Koh
Master Textile Cleaner – IICRC #942

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Poison pen letter

Have you tried exhaust through air con apparently can kill anything

Shaun

[Roger Koh]

Also Roger , how could I physically clean the foam on the underside of the seats, clean the wires and cables under the dash, clean the air vents?

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If there is no physical contact, the smell will still be there!

[derek west]

roger
are you saying an ozone generator does not get rid of the smell of smoke?, period?

[Roger Koh]

roger
are you saying an ozone generator does not get rid of the smell of smoke?, period?

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Ozone is 03

An ozone generator is part of the tool of the trade for Smoke and Fire Restorer.

Need to know the science behind how it works to appreciate it.

Not all smoke decontamination is the same.

There are many other factors to determine the severity of smoke damages.

You may need a combination of all available tools of the trade for these kind of job.

There is also a physiological side to the problem.

Who is to argue with the customer when they say the smell is still there - "Heighten Awareness"?


Roger Koh
Leather Doctor®