Tobacco smoke and other overpowering smells

Smoke, stale interiors and those mystery smells that seem to be everywhere are a little different to localised spills, as the odour has usually settled into every surface inside the car. Cigarette smoke in particular leaves behind a sticky residue that clings to plastics, leather, fabric, carpets, seat belts and even the inside of the glass.

Start by completely emptying the car. Remove all rubbish, floor mats, baby seats, anything in the glove box, centre console, door pockets and boot, then give the entire interior a thorough vacuum, paying particular attention to seat creases, under the seats and other hard to reach areas where dirt and odours tend to build up.

Next, clean every interior surface. Wipe down plastics, vinyl and trim, clean any leather surfaces, shampoo fabric trim and carpets, and don't forget the seat belts and interior glass, as these are common places for smoke residue to linger. Once everything is clean and dry, lightly spray Pong-Go over the carpets, fabric seats and other absorbent materials, then close the car up and allow it to dry naturally. Particularly stubborn odours may need a second application, but a properly cleaned interior combined with Pong-Go will remove the vast majority of lingering smells.