The atmosphere of any space can majorly affect our moods. A major part of the ambiance of a space is the air. This includes the cabin of your Honda SUV, sedan, or pickup truck. There is nothing worse than getting into your vehicle and smelling a stale or even sour odor. Thankfully, there are ways to combat this potential issue with some effective tricks. Learn how to keep your cabin smelling fresh with these tips.
Practice Cleanliness
Most car owners rely on car fresheners, and while the team at Barbour Hendrick Honda is not bashing the use of air fresheners, you cannot simply mask stench with a scented spray or vent clip. That would be like putting on perfume after getting all sweaty from the gym. You have to clean the inside of your vehicle to keep it smelling fresh. If a drink or something else spills, you should clean it quickly before it absorbs into the carpet or upholstery of the car. Wash and wipe down the floor mats where dirt, sand, and debris can collect. When you are cleaning, you can opt to use baking soda to help absorb odors naturally. Simply sprinkle the baking soda on the carpet and upholstery of the vehicle and let it sit for several hours before vacuuming up the baking soda. Another easy solution is to sit an open box of baking soda overnight to absorb any horrible odors.
Deodorize Your Air Vents
If the air in your vehicle is foul, then it makes sense to deodorize your air vents. This includes cleaning your actual air conditioning system. To take care of your air vents, you can use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment tool, a duster, or a brush. Clean out all the crevices in the air vents to remove any dust or debris. For the air conditioning system itself, you will need to apply a disinfectant spray in the air intake vents with the engine off. You may even need to remove the air filters if they are old.
No Eating in Your Vehicle
It is not always about what you do, but sometimes about what you do not do to help keep your car smelling fresh. One thing you cannot do is not eat in your car. Eating and drinking while in your car is the easiest way to make spills in your cabin’s vehicle. Not to mention that dropped fries or other crumbs can drop in crevices that are difficult to reach even with a vacuum attachment. This can cause smelly odors to stay trapped in your vehicle. Do yourself a favor and leave the eating at the kitchen table.
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Open Up a Window
Another simple solution to keeping your cabin smelling fresh introduce the cabin to some fresh air. Let in the fresh air by opening up the windows of your vehicle. Driving with the windows down can allow air to flow through the cabin, eliminating any stale odors.
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