Vauxhall Astra Estate - Tobacco smoke - getting rid of the smell - mickeyR

Anybody got advice on how to rid my car of a persistant tobacco smoke smell?

Vauxhall Astra Estate - Tobacco smoke - getting rid of the smell - madf

Wash all interior surfaces with a microfibre cloth and a cleaner like diluted vinegar which dissolves grease. Wash all interior glass, plastcis and steering wheel. Take out carpets , clean throughly and use a carpet cleaner.

Use an air freshner. Put air supply to fresh air and leave blower motor on all the time.

The smell disappears after 6 months. Or so.

Smokers are evil in my view:-)

Vauxhall Astra Estate - Tobacco smoke - getting rid of the smell - TeeCee

One of those in-car air fresheners that's specifically aimed at fag smoke pong?

Also: Take out mats and either replace same or beat thoroughly and spray with proprietary odour neutralising wossaname. Hoover carpets and upholstry thoroughly and give 'em a good squirt too.

Or have it professionally valeted.

Vauxhall Astra Estate - Tobacco smoke - getting rid of the smell - Collos25

Don,t forget the head lining .

Vauxhall Astra Estate - Tobacco smoke - getting rid of the smell - madf

And the seats and seat belts..