robj6767 said:
Anyone know a good way to get cigarette smoke out of a recently bought car? I recently purchased a 2006 ford explorer, and I don't think the owner ever opened the window when she smoked in there. The deal was just too good to pass up.
A scientific approach to eliminate Cigarette Smoke Odor from Leather Auto Interior!
What is Cigarette Smoke?
These are particles of incomplete combustion with a micron size of 0.1 to 4.
In size comparison, an average human hair is between 40 – 600 microns.
Thus an average smoke particle is 156 times smaller than the human hair.
Why it is Problematic to Remove Smoke Odor?
It is the tar content when exhale; that causes smoke residue to stick tenaciously regardless of surface.
The problem is compounded due to concentration of smoke particles; that accumulate on hard surfaces and penetrates into soft surfaces.
And in an enclosed car environment where air circulation is propelled through the ducting system; the car interior is pressurized; resulting in deeper penetration into every interior cavities.
These inaccessible locations make smoke decontamination a challenging task.
How to Remove Smoke Odor Tips?
Step 1
The sticky residue has to be stripped especially those brown build-ups from the surfaces with a pH 7.7 leather prep to the OEM finish.
Step 2
A leather-safe pH 4.7 soot and smoke booster and deodorizer is added on to the removal process.
Step 3
A leather-safe pH 3.8 cleaner is used to remove all suspended residues.
Step 4
A leather-safe pH 3.0 rinse is used to remove all residues to a healthy squeaky clean.
Step 5
A leather-scent non-stick protector helps to retard the stickiness of the tar content and impart an unforgettable classic leather scent.
Note:
This process of cigarette smoke odor removal is applicable to all wet-cleanable interiors.
Give it a try, it works!
Roger Koh
Leather Doctor®