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Old 06-24-10 | 07:53 AM
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Just bought a 2005 ES330 in great shape except for a lingering air-freshener type of smell. Have aired it out the last 3 days, better, but still smell something. Dont want to hide it with another scent.

Have heard ozone generators can often eliminate smells. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks.
Old 06-24-10 | 08:20 AM
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Leave a tray or trays with baking soda inside over night... several nights as needed.
Old 06-24-10 | 09:30 AM
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cabin filter - change it.

It may/may not solve the problem. Its a whole 13$ for one aftermarket or a few $$ more for OEM.
Old 06-26-10 | 05:02 AM
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Working the baking soda, changed cabin air filter. THanks for the ideas.

Any others, please share. thanks.
Old 06-26-10 | 11:03 AM
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Try saucer of vinegar overnight.
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remove the dead hookers from your trunk...

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Is there an air freshener hidden under a sit or something?
Baking Soda will work, just don't spill it, it's hard to vacuum.
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1Z Klima Cleaner. I use it every summer. It leaves a citrus scent for a few weeks but after the smell is quite neutral
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Originally Posted by eyezack87
1Z Klima Cleaner. I use it every summer. It leaves a citrus scent for a few weeks but after the smell is quite neutral
where do u get it and how much is it? im tired of buying the little trees every other week
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Originally Posted by funcrusher
where do u get it and how much is it? im tired of buying the little trees every other week
Phil @ Detailers Domain has it. He is a vendor here as well
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I recommend Meguiars Odor Eliminator or one of these:

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.ne...iminators.html
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
remove the dead hookers from your trunk...

ahaha

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