Have you ever wondered how many hours of the day you spend in the car? If not, just think how many times you had to eat or even change clothes in the car because you didn't have time!
Result; The car has become your "second" home. Empty water bottles, crumpled receipts, forgotten clothes, children's toys, recyclable bags, pet hair... all in the car.
And as if that wasn't enough... small pebbles, sand, slippers/flip-flops, forgotten wet towels, and mats come in and out during the summer months, leaving their mark and smell inside the car. So don't be surprised when your car starts to smell strange!
Like the house, the car also needs care and cleanliness. Many times, however, a simple cleaning or even washing the car is not enough! The smell, therefore, is one of the most important elements of car cleanliness.
We here at the Geosantro Cyprus team, have searched, found, and recommend easy and affordable ways to make your car smell pleasant, removing bad smells, such as mold, sweat, and smoke.
Why Does My Car Smell Bad?
Let's start from the beginning... You open the car door, sit in the driver's/passenger seat, get ready to start, but a strange smell distracts you.
Even though driving has become more sustainable (e.g., hybrid cars) and moments inside the car more enjoyable (e.g., new technologies), the car remains an enclosed space that is difficult to ventilate.
Combined with the "thousands" of things you leave in the car and the smells of smoke, coffee, and sweat, the car starts to smell weird or bad.
At the same time, the interior of the car is covered with fabric, leather, or even plastic. However, in the places where there is leather or plastic, increased percentages of moisture are observed. As a result, the car smells like mold.
Why Does My Car Smell Musty??
During the summer months, when the temperature in the car rises, a strong musty smell is noticed.
The smell of mold, therefore, is created due to the reproduction of fungi in the air of the car. On the one hand, the smell can come from the air conditioner's air ducts – where mold accumulates. On the other hand, it can come from the leather surfaces and plastics of the car, since mold is produced and lives in them.
Tip: Don't forget to regularly clean the interior of the car, using cleaning cloths for the dashboard of the car and interior surface cleaners. To avoid the bad smell caused by mold and dampness, use one special leather cleaner.
How To Get Rid Of Bad Odors From My Car??
There are many ways to deal with bad odors and make your car smell good.
See what are the 3 easiest and most economical ways to make your car smell nice:
Read our detailed guide on how to wash the car yourself.
1. Car fragrances
Car fresheners are probably the easiest way to "get rid" of bad smells in your car.
The use of fragrances in the car neutralizes unwanted odors and offers a pleasant feeling of freshness. Car fragrances can be placed in the air vent, on the dashboard, or anywhere else inside the car.
You will find them in small packages, in the form of sticks, or in small bags, in any car accessories company, in stores with assembly materials and tools, and in supermarkets.
At Geosantro, you will find a large collection of the best car perfumes, ideal for the interior of the car (cabin and trunk).
If you want to stand out, then choose one of the newest car fragrances - the ones with the phrases on the outside of the package. Are you unique, happy, strong, sexy , wild, free, or of all? Choose the one that suits you, making your car smell good.
2. Car Interior Surface Cleaning Products
Car cleaning products are one of the fastest ways to make your car smell good.
At Geosantro, you can find various types of car interior cleaners, such as dashboard care cleaners, car leather care emulsion, and cleaning spray.
For example, the dashboard cleaning and care spray it takes care of and cleans the plastics inside the car, and at the same time it offers a nice aroma reminiscent of citrus fruits.
Don't forget that there are special cleaning sprays that remove bad smells and remove dirt, leaving a feeling of freshness inside the car.
3. Natural Ways
You can also get rid of any bad smell using natural ways.
Olive:
Choose your favorite essential oil, put a few drops of it on a cotton ball, and put it in front of the air conditioner or above the windows. Through the air, the aroma of the oil will spread throughout the car, neutralizing bad smells.
Dried Fruits/Spices:
In an old sock, she placed dried fruit, spices, scented tea, and scented wax skins. Tie the sock and leave it in the back seats.
Extra Tip: Citrus fruits, such as lemons, oranges, and tangerines, absorb the smell of cigarettes as well as other odors. Cut and put in a glass container some peels. Leave the container in your car for a few days. The smell will surprise you!
Scented Candle:
Choose and scratch your favorite candle. Put the wax flakes in a glass container and place it inside the car. For a stronger smell, pierce the lid of the container. During the summer months, wax shavings melt more easily, making the scent even more intense.
*Caution! We never light the candle in the car.
Coffee:
Yes! Coffee can combat bad odors in the car. In a bowl, put some coffee, and leave it in the car overnight. The next morning, the car will not smell of mold but of coffee. If that's not the perfect way to wake up in the morning, then what is?!
Does the smell of cigarettes leave the car easily?
There are many ways to deal with the smell of cigarettes in the car.
Besides coffee, citrus, and cinnamon, vinegar is one of the most effective ways to neutralize the smell of smoke. Specifically, he filled a small cup with white vinegar and left it in the car for a few hours. The acidity of the vinegar will mask and remove the cigarette smell very easily.
Make your car smell good!
Odor is one of the most important elements of car cleanliness. Deal with the bad smell now and make your car smell great! Browse our online store, find the ideal product to make your car smell good, and benefit from free shipping for purchases over 50 euros.
