> there > > are other remedies, but I cannot remember! Anyone know any tricks? > > There are professionals that do this in houses that have had a fire... > > but if you have a really sensitive nose sometimes no matter what you do the > smell never goes away... it just fades a bit... > > Bill I used to be one of those people (fire restoration types). The basic drill is clean, clean, clean. Obviously your upholstery, drapes, headliner, door panels need a major cleaning. Smoke, cigarette or otherwise, gets everywhere ---- particularly anywhere even slightly porous. All your insulation is suspect and needs replacing to be thorough. Interior panels should be smoke-sealed (with quick-dry alcohol or naptha based sealers designed for this purpose) back, front and edges and then repainted --- this will take care of nicotine staining if you have that as well. If this sounds like a lot of work, it is. It is almost impossible to get all the smell out --- even when an insurance company is giving you a pretty much open ticket to do so. You can get most of it ---- and the homeowner (or van owner in your case) simply "gets used to" the little that remains.
Cheers, Doug '84 Westy Toronto, Canada |
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