San Antonio’s Trusted Smoke Odor Removal Specialists
Using the right techniques to lessen and remove smoke odor
San Antonio’s Go-To Smoke Odor Removal Services
Getting rid of smoke odor inside can be tough because it’s everywhere. Nicotine and tobacco can seep into seats, fabric, seatbelts, and every part of the interior.
Two main factors determine how much odor we can remove: how long the vehicle has been smoked in and how long it’s been sitting.
If the smoke odor has been lingering for an extended period and the smoking was frequent, a more intensive process will be required to remove it. Heavy vehicle smoking significantly reduces the chances of completely eliminating the odor due to years of buildup.
At that stage, we can certainly lessen the smoke odor, but to completely remove it, you may need to replace certain fabric materials, such as the headliner, carpeting, and floor mats.
Our Smoke Odor Removal DEtailing Process
Step 1
All surfaces are thoroughly vacuumed: We’ll meticulously vacuum every surface, including the headliner, under the seats, carpeting, and floor mats.
Step 2
Thoroughly clean and sanitize all plastic and leather surfaces: We’ll utilize a specialized smoke odor cleaner to properly clean all plastic, leather, and rubber surfaces, including all hard to reach areas.
Step 3
Shampoo extract all fabric surfaces: We’ll use our hot water extractor and tobacco-specific cleaner to shampoo the carpet, floor mats, seat belts, and if possible, the headliner.
Step 4
Clean all glass and mirrors: We’ll clean every interior window and mirror to get rid of smoke residue, leaving them streak-free.
Step 5
Make sure the interior is completely dry: Before proceeding to the final step, we must ensure the interior is completely dry. Improper drying can affect the final result. We’ll use multiple fans to ensure thorough drying.
Step 6
Perform an Ozone Treatment: We’ll use our commercial-grade Ozone machine, running the treatment for 2 to 5 hours, depending on the condition, and repeat as necessary until we’re satisfied with the results.
We must replace your cabin air filter with a new one. Leaving the old filter in place will cause the trapped smoke odor to circulate back into your car’s interior through the AC, even after the odor removal process is done.
The entire process involves only six steps, but it can take 10 to 15 hours to complete. This extended duration is mainly due to the time required for the Ozone treatment to finish and air out before we can perform the final inspection.
Important: To ensure the best quality service, please drop off your vehicle at our shop location for a minimum of 2 full days.
Thorough Interior Cleaning and Odor Removal Procedure
Removing smoke odor from your vehicle is more complex than our 3-hour Full Interior Cleaning service. To ensure the process is done right, your car must be at our shop for at least two days.
We aim to remove, reduce, and eliminate the nicotine and tobacco residue left behind from smoking, not just mask the odor with fragrances. This is the only way to achieve long-term results and ensure the smell doesn’t return once you return your car.
We have successfully treated many vehicles with heavy smoke odors and are confident in our process. We can set up a time for you to bring your car to our home shop location for an inspection and discuss the best options for you.
Proper smoke odor removal is a specialized service offered by a few places in San Antonio. Shampooing or steaming the interior alone will not significantly reduce or eliminate the odor.
If your car just has a lingering odor from not being cleaned recently, our Full Interior detailing service might be more suitable for your needs.
Replacing your cabin air filter is absolutely necessary. Keeping the old filter will cause the trapped smoke odor to circulate back into your car when you turn on the AC, even after we’ve completed the odor removal process.
While the process involves only six steps, it can take 10 to 14 hours to complete. Most of this time is spent waiting for the Ozone treatment to finish and air out before we can conduct a final inspection.
Smoke Odor Removal Pricing
$500-$700
✅ Full interior cleaning
✅ Replace cabin air filter
✅ Multiple ozone treatments
✅ Smoke odor removed
The Importance of Using Detailing to Remove Smoke Odor from Your Car
Removing the smoke smell from cars is important for a few key reasons. First, it has a big impact on passengers’ comfort and health in the car. Breathing in smoke remnants can be really unpleasant and even harmful, especially for people with allergies or respiratory issues.
Also, a car that smells like smoke isn’t appealing and can be a real turnoff for potential buyers or passengers. This is especially true if you’re trying to sell or trade-in your car, as a smoky odor can seriously hurt its resale value.
From a maintenance standpoint, quickly removing the smoke smell helps keep the car’s interior in good shape, preventing permanent damage or discoloration of materials like fabric and leather.
So, removing the smoke smell isn’t just about making the car look and smell good; it’s also a key part of maintaining the vehicle and preserving its value.
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Smoke Odor Removal FAQs
Can you perform this service at my location?
While we do offer mobile detailing services, this particular treatment is lengthy and involves many variables. The San Antonio weather makes it challenging to perform this service properly on-site. Therefore, you must bring your vehicle to our Selma home-based location for the best results.
What products and equipment do you use?
We rely on specific products and equipment designed to neutralize, reduce, and eliminate smoke odor for odor removal. It’s more than applying a generic degreaser or steam cleaner to fabric surfaces. Each step we perform is intentional and aimed at achieving our desired outcome.
Do you remove the seats and carpeting?
We will remove the seats if necessary, depending on the condition of the interior. But for many smoke odor removal projects, this isn’t necessary. We use various machines and brushes to reach all the tight spots.
Can you guarantee the odor will be removed?
The outcome depends on the interior’s condition and how severe the smoke odor is. We remove as much odor as possible and aim for complete elimination. If the odor reappears after our full smoke odor process, we’ll provide an additional Ozone treatment for free.
Do air fresheners purify or filter the air in my car?
Air fresheners you buy in stores only cover odors from contaminants and grime. They don’t purify or filter the air in your car’s heating and cooling system. Our interior detailing team’s sanitization process targets and eliminates the sources of these odors.
Are you able to remove all stains?
Stain removal effectiveness depends on the type of stain and the material it’s on. We have extensive knowledge and experience and use high-quality tools, products, and machines, but even so, some long-standing stains might not be fully removable.
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