Smoke Odor Removal Experts in Knoxville TN
Remove the smoke odor from your interior for a more comfortable ride
Removing Smoke Odor From Your Interior
Smoke odor is one of the toughest smells to eliminate from an interior. Nicotine and tobacco particles spread and embed deeply into the cloth material like your seats, headliner, and carpeting.
How long the vehicle was smoked in and the intensity of the smoking are two main factors we consider on how we’re going to tackle the job and the expected results we can produce.
The longer it’s been smoked in and the more intense the smoking was, the more difficult it gets to remove the odor. In many instances, completely eliminating the odor is unlikely but we can at least significantly reduce it. In extreme conditions, it may be recommended you replace your headliner, carpeting, or floor mats to help reduce the odor.
Interior Cleaning vs Smoke Odor Removal
The goal of our interior detail service is to deep clean it to a like-new condition. We take it from really dirty to really clean. However, with a smoke odor removal, the process can be very different.
We still need to perform our deep interior cleaning, but we really focus on finding all the areas where there might be traces of the nicotine or tobacco residue. This is what separates us from many other detailers in Knoxville. This can be very tricky when you have an interior that isn’t dirty but has a strong smoke odor to it.
Because there may not be many stains on the seats or carpeting, but the smoke odor is present so that means the tobacco residue is setting across the fabric and plastic surfaces.
Even when we get a clean interior with a smoke odor in it, we still have to go through our entire deep interior cleaning process to make sure we’re removing any traces of the smoke residue.
You can add a Premium Wash or a Wash and Wax to freshen up the interior and exterior and give yourself that new-car feel.
The Steam Pro Smoke Odor Removal Process
Thorough vacuum: We thoroughly vacuum all surfaces, including the headliner, under the seats, carpets, and floor mats, ensuring every corner is removed of as much debris as possible.
Deep clean and shampoo fabric surfaces
With our hot water extractor, steamer, and tobacco-specific cleaner, we shampoo the seats, carpets, floor mats, seat belts, and, when possible, the headliner.
Clean the plastic, leather, and rubber surfaces
We use specific smoke odor cleaners to thoroughly clean all plastic, leather, and rubber surfaces like the center console, pillars, dashboard, cup holders, door panels, window seals and more.
Clean the windows and mirrors
Next we’ll do two levels of glass cleaning. First it’s to remove the smoke residue and then we’ll clean them again leaving a streak-free glass and mirrors.
Dry the interior
The next step, which is simple but very important, is to completely dry your interior. We’ll place air movers across the interior to speed up the drying time. We do this to prep for the next step
Ozone treatment
With our commercial grade Ozone machine, we’ll run the treatment for 2 to 5 hours depending on the condition and repeat as needed until we’re satisfied with the results.
During the process, we’ll also replace your cabin air filter. This is an imperative step to complete because your current air filter could have a ton of tobacco or nicotine particles trapped in it. And even if we do the interior cleaning, Ozone treatment, and all the right steps, once you turn on your AC while you’re driving, you’ll recirculate that odor back into the interior.
Smoke Odor Removal Pricing
The price is based on the size and condition of your vehicle. We’ve worked on smoke odors where a smaller car was double the price of a larger vehicle simply due to the severity of the condition. Below are general prices ranges but specific prices will be given once we see the vehicle in person.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“Steam Pro Mobile Detailing's Brett did a fantastic job on completely removing the smoke odor from my newly purchased 2019 Honda CRV. Additionally, both the interior and exterior of my vehicle look showroom new!! To top off the wonderful detailing results, Brett's customer service is top-notch!! I will definitely become a repeat customer of Steam Pro Mobile Detailing!”
- Karen Froula
“Use this guy. He takes great pride in his work, he stays late to get it right! He fixed a smoker's car that we purchased, made it look and smell like new! Thanks Brett!”
- Sandy Price
Your Mobile Detailing Experts in Knoxville TN
Stream Pro Mobile Detailing is focused on offering premium interior and exterior services to all Knoxville Customers. That’s why we have over 140 5-star reviews on Google.
Whether you’re getting a smoke odor removal, paint correction, a ceramic coating, or you’re on a maintenance plan, we’ll always deliver the best results we can.
We’re not a high-volume detail shop where we do quick buff-n-shines. We’re high-quality detailers who take the necessary time and effort to do the job right the first time.
For us, it’s not just about detailing, it’s also about making sure you’re fully confident in our services. So when you contact us, we’re going to listen to your needs, ask what it is you want to accomplish, and recommend the best services for that.
And we’re a mobile-based detailing company so we bring the services to your home or office location. Aside from servicing Knoxville, other areas we service are Farragut, Turkey Creek, Concord, Karns, Oak Ride, Solway, West Hills, West Haven, Marble City, and more! Give us a call or submit a form to see if we service your area.
