There are mainly 2 other sources, a clogged in the vehicles ventilation systems or animal intrusion.
Ventilation caused odors if caught early can be handled with a system disinfectant that all manufacturers have in the parts department. It is best if a trained technician handles the procedure.(most of the time a evaporator hose needs to be unclogged or a related function needs to be performed.) If the system has gone a while with a build up of the fungus due to sitting moisture; you may have a big problem. I've seen the entire vehicle stripped, rebuilt with new carpeting and seats. It still smelled, probably coming from the headliner or ventilation system.
Animal intrusion happens generally when the little critters are looking for nesting spot. They end up under the hood, sometimes chewing up wires and can usually be cleaned out. If they get too comfy and get further into the ventilation system, you may have quite a project.This is rare and usually happens in the fall or when a vehicle is not stored properly.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Odors / occupant caused
The general source location of car odors are from some type of spillage or smoking in the car. The vehicles really needs a good cleaning, but a few ways to help would be to open a baking soda box designed for refrigerators with vents. Placing under the seats or on the back seat floor are typical locations. Keep the windows rolled up...it's not a cure all, but you'd be surprised on how well it works. Vinegar in an open bowl works well for an over night treatment, but limits the time of application because of spillage if the vehicle is driven.Want to spend a little money; try an air ionizer. Run the ionizer as directed and you should get pretty good results.(I personally clean, then apply Odor Ban full strength.It disinfects and leaves the car in a neutral non perfumed condition, then baking soda under the seat for on going protection as I do for my home refrigerator.)
The bottom line is that the car should be cleaned, then treated.(Professional company solutions included mixing different enzymes for different spills...remember that smell is coming from mold growth.)
These treatments avoid the always available masking perfume, smelly stuff. Pick your favorite fruit or smell and enjoy! There is just about any fragrance you can imagine, spray on,string danglers...you name it, they're available and very popular.
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