Toyota of Clermont: How to deodorize your vehicle

You open the door, slide into your seat, and you’ve suddenly been hit in the face with a car odor that is of onions and spoiled milk mixed together. Whatever the scent is coming from, it can make your drive almost unbearable. Toyota of Clermont is here with tips on how to deodorize your vehicle without costing you a pretty penny.

How to kick out the car odor and bring in the flowers

#1: Clean out your car.

This one is pretty obvious but there is a chance that your car odor is coming from trash left in your car. Get rid of everything from your vehicle to try and figure out exactly where the smell is coming from, this includes any seat covers and floor mats.

#2: Vacuum your carpet and clean any stains.

If there are obvious stains on the floor or upholstery, any liquid that could smell could have leaked and settled into the fabric. Our Clermont auto service team recommends scrubbing it as soon as possible to see if that gets rid of the car odor. You can use a pet deodorizing cleaner to help!

#3: Check the in-cabin air filter.

If you don’t change your air filter regularly, it’s possible that the bad smells could be coming from trapped dirt and debris inside the filter. Swap out the filter or visit our Toyota of Clermont car service team for help with air filter changes.

#4: Purchase A/C cleaner and spray into the A/C vents.

Over time, your A/C system can collect debris, dirt, mold or mildew that can cause your ride to have an unbearable car odor. You can try spraying the vents with A/C cleaner! For help choosing the correct cleaner, our Toyota of Clermont parts store can help you find the right one for your vehicle.

#5: Try white vinegar.
If you’ve tried the above options and those aren’t working, it’s time for you to nip this car odor away by trying some vinegar. Use equal parts white vinegar and water, then use this solution to spray the interior of the car. This  solution won’t damage the interior, so don’t be afraid to spray well! Let the solution sit for a little while, scrub the seats and carpet, then let it dry!

#6: Put coffee beans or dryer sheets under your seats.

Try putting a stack of dryer sheets or an opened bag of coffee beans under your car seats. These measures are absorbent and can help absorb the car odor after a few hours.

#7: Schedule a detailing appointment.

If the above measures haven’t gotten rid of the car odor t in your vehicle, it’s time to call Toyota of Clermont and speak to a car service tech about scheduling a car detailing appointment. We can get your ride smelling just like a new car in no time!

Let Toyota of Clermont get rid of those not-so-new car odors today

Looking to schedule an appointment to get your vehicle detailed today at Toyota of Clermont? Contact us at 16851 State Rd 50 just off the Florida Turnpike!