Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

On 3/12/2015 3:34 PM, zygggy wrote:
Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA


Drive it to Arizona desert. Open the windows. Leave it for 12 to 18
months.

I'd start by washing all the hard surfaces and then upholstery cleaner.
There are odor eliminator solutions you can wash with.

On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:34:43 -0400, zygggy wrote:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Close the windows. Fill a bowl with white vinegar, allow to set for
some time; overnight or a few days.

Wash every surface you can, hard and soft.

You won't get all of it. The heater fan has circulated it through all the ducts, inside the seat cushions, etc.

But you'll reduce it considerably.

"zygggy" wrote in message
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Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA


Become a man and then you'll enjoy the smell, doofus.

zygggy wrote in news:v6q3gadmm21fsm58c31col72i6i8ilp453@
4ax.com:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA



You'll NEVER get rid of it completely. It seeps into every nook and cranny
of the ventilation system, into every crevice under the dash, inside the
doors, under the seats, in the trunk, everywhere.

Use detergent to scrub every surface you can reach, hard or soft. Don't
forget the headliner. Have the seats and carpets steam-cleaned. And then
wait. Some of the stench will fade with time, the rest you may get used to.
Or not. Febreze may help. Or not. Tobacco is pretty powerful.

There's a reason why smokers' cars tend to sell for less than non-smokers'
cars. There's a reason why used-car ads make a point of telling you when a
a used-car belonged to a non-smoker.

--
Tegger

On 3/12/2015 3:34 PM, zygggy wrote:
Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA


Dear TIA (love that name),

I've been able to remove tobacco film with either
pine cleaner, Amway Zoom window cleaner, or Simple
Green. Also other products, but those will do for
start.

-
..
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
.. www.lds.org
..
..

Tegger writes:

zygggy wrote in news:v6q3gadmm21fsm58c31col72i6i8ilp453@
4ax.com:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

You'll NEVER get rid of it completely. It seeps into every nook and cranny
of the ventilation system, into every crevice under the dash, inside the
doors, under the seats, in the trunk, everywhere.

I don't smoke so like everyone else that doesn't smoke
I'm hyper-sensitive to the smell.

But I try to control myself.
A tiny little odor isn't going to do anything to you.

I'd say clean up the car, even splurge at a detail place.
Then drive it around, especially parking in sunny places
and driving with the windows open should make the smell
tolerable in less than a year, maybe 6 months.

Since you can't get at all the places the smoke got to,
some of the smell is just going to dissipate with a half
life. It won't go away ever but it will drop below
an annoying level after a while.

I have a little spray bottle of new car smell.
One spritz and you can't smell anything else.
Good if you are worried about offending a
VIP passenger.

--
Dan Espen

On 3/12/2015 9:54 PM, Tegger wrote:


There's a reason why smokers' cars tend to sell for less than non-smokers'
cars. There's a reason why used-car ads make a point of telling you when a
a used-car belonged to a non-smoker.


I was looking at cars a few years back. The dealer had a nicely priced,
fully loaded "executive" car he thought I may be interested in. I sat
in the front seat, saw a cigarette burn in the upholstery and got out.
I've been fortunate in recent years to be able to buy new cars and no
old odors and problems..

On 03/12/2015 12:56 PM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:34:43 -0400, zygggy wrote:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Close the windows. Fill a bowl with white vinegar, allow to set for
some time; overnight or a few days.


1+

I have plastic floor covers with lips. I pour white vinegar
on them to get rid of any tobacco and perfume that
got on me at customer sites.

On 03/12/2015 09:43 PM, T wrote:
On 03/12/2015 12:56 PM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:34:43 -0400, zygggy wrote:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Close the windows. Fill a bowl with white vinegar, allow to set for
some time; overnight or a few days.


1+

I have plastic floor covers with lips. I pour white vinegar
on them to get rid of any tobacco and perfume that
got on me at customer sites.


Tip: turn your heater or air condition on for a few minutes
to suck some vinegar fumes into it.

On 3/12/2015 5:01 PM, The Peeler wrote:
On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:24:05 -0700, The Rectum, the resident psychopath of
sci and scj and Usenet's famous sexual cripple, FAKING his time zone again,
farted:


Become a man and then you'll enjoy the smell, doofus.

Enjoy the smell and become a smelly old fart, Colon!

...become like you, The Rectum? No, thank you! BG


I had two nice Volvos but I rectum both. :-)

ozone generators are sometimes used to remove bad odors. they are placed in the vehicle with all the windows closed and ran with no one in the vehicle for a day or two. with a circuliating fan.

the ozone can get in all the hidden places , like behind the dash board etc. headliners that are made of foam are one of the hardest to de stink, and may require replacement

hen the ozone generator is powered off, the windows opened, and the vehicle is left to air out with no one around it

ozzone is hazardous to human life, and smells sweet.

I used to repair copiers that used a corona system with a high voltage system that produced ozone.. it was considered very toxic.

you might try some local shops the detail vehicles, one may be able to help.

I absolutely HATE the stench of tobacco smoke and wouldnt buy a vehicle, or a girl friend wife or anything else that caries the odor..

anyone who smokes today should get their head examined. its sad how many have died from the product...

"Oren" wrote in message
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On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:34:43 -0400, zygggy wrote:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Close the windows. Fill a bowl with white vinegar, allow to set for
some time; overnight or a few days.


In NAM we filled our "bowls" with Mary Jane.

I smoke and drink and carry on like a drunken longshorman.
So ****ing what?

Zyg,

Call around to the various auto wash places. Ask if they have an ozone
generator.

Dave M.

zygggy wrote in news:v6q3gadmm21fsm58c31col72i6i8ilp453@
4ax.com:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA


Lock a cat in the car with a bowl of water. Let him **** in there a few
times.

On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:57:06 -0700, T wrote:

On 03/12/2015 09:43 PM, T wrote:
On 03/12/2015 12:56 PM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:34:43 -0400, zygggy wrote:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Close the windows. Fill a bowl with white vinegar, allow to set for
some time; overnight or a few days.


1+

I have plastic floor covers with lips. I pour white vinegar
on them to get rid of any tobacco and perfume that
got on me at customer sites.


Tip: turn your heater or air condition on for a few minutes
to suck some vinegar fumes into it.

Todd,

Are these clients casinos or brothels? LOL

On Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:44:47 -0400, "David L. Martel"
wrote:

Zyg,

Call around to the various auto wash places. Ask if they have an ozone
generator.

Dave M.

The work well in cars or homes that had dead bodies.

On 03/13/2015 10:48 AM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:57:06 -0700, T wrote:

On 03/12/2015 09:43 PM, T wrote:
On 03/12/2015 12:56 PM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:34:43 -0400, zygggy wrote:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Close the windows. Fill a bowl with white vinegar, allow to set for
some time; overnight or a few days.


1+

I have plastic floor covers with lips. I pour white vinegar
on them to get rid of any tobacco and perfume that
got on me at customer sites.


Tip: turn your heater or air condition on for a few minutes
to suck some vinegar fumes into it.

Todd,

Are these clients casinos or brothels? LOL


Hi Oren,

Dress for success women are the worst. They are coated in
perfume. You sit in their chair to work on their computer
and you get soaked in it. Some home customers smoke
up a storm. It is really gross. Then you sit in your
car and both get all over the place. White vinegar
does the trick. Also works in the wash water.

Never worked at a casino or brothel, thank goodness.
Them things are for tourists and truckers!

-T

Got an auto repair shop where all the mechanics do
not smoke. It is really, really nice to get your
car back not smelling like s---!

On Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:24:26 -0700, T wrote:

Dress for success women are the worst. They are coated in
perfume. You sit in their chair to work on their computer
and you get soaked in it.

Look in the desk for software disc, audited stuff and all you find is
a bag of chocolate. They plead innocent. 'Who put that their'

Some home customers smoke

zygggy wrote in news:v6q3gadmm21fsm58c31col72i6i8ilp453@
4ax.com:

Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Sell it and buy a different car. That odor *never* comes out.

On Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:16:05 +0000 (UTC), Doug Miller
wrote:

Sell it and buy a different car. That odor *never* comes out.

Huh? Cut the roof off with a grinder and sawsall. You over think
things.

In ,
zygggy belched:
Just picked up an old Volvo in great shape except for a strong tobacco
odour in the interior - recommendations for eliminating this problem
would be greatly appreciated TIA

Look for some stuff called Odoban

http://www.odoban.com/