Eliminate Lingering Odors from Your Vehicle
Unpleasant odors in your car’s interior can make driving uncomfortable and even unbearable at times. Instead of enjoying a relaxing drive, you may find yourself eager to get out of the car or forced to drive with the windows open. Whether it’s the smell of cigarette smoke, pet odors, food spills, or mildew, these odors can become embedded in your car’s interior, making them difficult to remove.
Our professional odor removal services are designed to effectively tackle these stubborn smells, restoring a fresh and clean interior. This is different from our standard interior deep cleaning where we clean the interior to make it look better.
Common Causes of Interior Odors
Understanding where these odors come from is key to removing them completely. Some of the most common sources include:
Tobacco Smoke: Nicotine and tar from cigarettes seep deep into upholstery, carpets, and headliners, leaving behind a persistent, unpleasant smell. This can also lead to a very thick layer of smoke fog on your windshield, making it harder to see through.
Pet Odors: Fur, dander, and accidents can cause odors that cling to fabric and surfaces, making them difficult to remove.
Food Spills: Accidental spills—especially dairy products or greasy foods—can create long-lasting odors if not cleaned promptly.
Mold and Mildew: Excess moisture from leaks or high humidity levels can lead to mold and mildew growth, causing musty, unpleasant smells and potential health hazards.
Our Odor Removal Process
Removing odors requires more than just masking them with air fresheners. Our process eliminates odors at the source using specific cleaning methods and professional equipment.
Step 1: Interior Assessment
Before we begin, we thoroughly inspect the vehicle’s interior to locate the sources of the odor. This allows us to determine the best course of action for removal.
Step 2: Thorough Vacuum
We vacuum every surface, including carpets, seats, floor mats, headliner and hard-to-reach areas that you can’t even see, to remove loose debris, pet hair, and dirt that may be contributing to the odor.
Step 3: Fabric Deep Cleaning
We use specialized cleaners to shampoo and extract contaminants from seats, carpets, and headliners. For leather and plastic surfaces, we use cleaners, brushes, and steam cleaning to remove grime and embedded odors.
Step 4: Ozone Treatment
The final step in our process is running a commercial-grade ozone generator, which works at a molecular level to neutralize any remaining odors. This treatment is highly effective in reducing and eliminating stubborn smells. If necessary, we will repeat the process for the most maximum odor removal.
Many DIY odor removal methods, such as using baking soda or air fresheners, only provide temporary relief. Professional cleaning is the only way to fully eliminate odors that have deeply penetrated fabrics and surfaces. This is particularly important when dealing with bacteria, mold, or persistent organic smells that require more advanced solutions.
For example, if you accidentally left food in your vehicle over the weekend and it developed a strong odor, simply sprinkling baking soda will not be enough. Our professional process is designed to match the right solution to the specific odor problem for effective results.
See What Our Customers Have to Say
At Fine Shine Auto Spa, we not only focus on delivering top-tier detailing results but also aim to provide an exceptional customer experience. See what our customers are saying on Google about their experience.
“What a great experience! My Highlander and my husband’s Acura feel, look, and smell like brand new! Would highly recommend!” - Marie Sebastyn
“He did great. My car looks new again! He was able to get melted fruit snacks out of my carpet, and it looks great.” - Suzanne Smith
Interior and Exterior Detailing Services in Somersworth
In addition to odor removal, we offer a wide range of auto detailing services to keep your vehicle looking its best inside and out:
Paint Correction: Remove swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation with machine polishing, restoring a high-gloss finish.
Ceramic Coating: Protect your vehicle with a durable, hydrophobic ceramic coating that repels dirt, moisture, and road contaminants.
Headlight Restoration: Improve nighttime visibility and restore cloudy, oxidized headlights to a like-new condition.
Interior Detailing: A deep cleaning process that eliminates stains, dust, and grime from carpets, seats, and surfaces, leaving your vehicle’s interior looking refreshed.
Engine Cleaning: Remove dirt, grease, and buildup from your engine bay to make maintenance easier and improve the overall cleanliness of the engine bay.
Exterior Detailing: A thorough hand wash, wheel cleaning, and application of a high-quality sealant to enhance your vehicle’s shine and protection.
Boat Detailing: Maintain the condition of your boat, whether it’s going out in the water or in storage, with our various detailing services.
Undercoating and Rustproofing: Protect your vehicle’s undercarriage from road salt and corrosion with our rustproofing treatment.
RV and Motorcycle Detailing: Whether you are preparing for a trip or maintaining your recreational vehicle, our detailing services keep it looking its best.
Fine Shine Auto Spa is a fully mobile detailing service, meaning we come directly to you—whether at home or work.
We serve customers throughout Somersworth, including Wells Maine, Berwick Maine, Kennebunkport Maine, Kittery Maine, North Berwick Maine, Newmarket, Durham, Farmington, Sanford ME, Lebanon ME, Biddeford ME, Eliot ME, Barrington, Dover, Lee, Madbury, Milton, Rochester, Strafford County, Rockingham County, Alton, York Maine, South Berwick Maine, Hampton, Rye, Manchester, Auburn, Raymond, Hooksett, Newmarket, Wolfboro, Meredith
Frequently Asked Questions About Odor Removal
Can all odors be completely removed?
We aim to remove as much odor as we can, but based on the condition of the interior and the severity of the odor, removing 100% of it is sometimes not possible without replacing parts of the interior. In most cases, we see a significant improvement.
How long does the odor removal process take?
The process can take anywhere from a few hours to two days, depending on the condition of your vehicle and the severity of the odor.
Is ozone treatment safe?
Yes! Ozone treatment is a highly effective and safe method for neutralizing odors when performed by professionals. We ensure proper ventilation after treatment so that your car is odor-free and ready to drive without any harmful residue.
If you're tired of dealing with persistent, unpleasant odors in your vehicle, Fine Shine Auto Spa is here to help. Give us a call or submit an online form to take care of your car's odor.
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