How does your car smell

Moonraker · 16th November 2009, 22:50

@C-Zar: I think there is a possibility for this as it is raining in Chennai and the wet mats can also cause this smell. Can you give me the name of the carpet cleaning powder?

c-zar · 16th November 2009, 23:09

Moonraker: I had bought this at the Dollar store in Thane (now shutdown, but I guess other $ stores could have it too) @ Rs. 99/-

This is some of what's written on that can:

CARPET FRESH
With Baking Soda (Con Bicarbonato De Sodio)
Vanilla.
Rug & Room Deodorizer.
14oz 396g
WD-40 Company.
Made in U.S.A

(It's simply sprinkle - wait 5 mins- vacuum)

akshaymahajan · 16th November 2009, 23:39

not many people around who use those little pine tree deodorizers that hang from the mirror....

M124 · 17th November 2009, 00:15

i don't know whether this has been posted before. i use ambipure along with poppy for refilling. the empty ambipure can be refilled poppy, which is very simple. at the same time ambipure is not exposed to direct sunlight and if you happen to have more than one flavour of poppy or other liquid fragrances then you can change them on weekly basis.
It is avery cost effective method and saves money on buying relatively higher priced ambipure refills.
P.S: i want to try with some aroma therapy fragrances . but know the availability in mumbai.

Latheesh · 19th November 2009, 08:39

I use Shaldan Orange and I love it but it lasts 35-40 days only

faridsahmed · 19th November 2009, 09:40

I have tried Ambi-pure and various other sister products but doesn't work for me ! Now using a Deo of my own choice (you have ample choices) and life has become easier. Open the Glove box - and - Spray when needed . Easy

shamanth · 19th November 2009, 11:12

I feel Air-wick which is available in most shops in India is better compared to Ambi-Pure.Finally we have a choice as non-imported brands. Air-Wick is pretty famous in Europe as well, i have seen lot of people using them in Europe.

rohan_iitr · 19th November 2009, 11:56

I've use Ambi-Pur earlier, but found the fragrance too strong for my liking. The wick is too thick, hence dispenses the perfume very fast. It lasts hardly a month, plus there are chances of spilling if the bottle gets tilted.

Now I use Air-Wick, the flavour is Florida Sunshine, IIRC. The wick is slightly thinner compared to Ambi-Pur. Hence the fragrance is not too strong, lasts longer and does not spill.

Rohan,
Bangalore

amalji · 22nd November 2009, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ankitahuja

My car permanently smells of my cologne since I use one every single day.

I have 4-5 small wooden fragrance balls (Green Apple) that I picked up from Dubai. They do not have too much left, but good thing is that they smell of my cologne too now

I'm a great fan of the green apple flavour.
Bought one such perfume from Emperor Car Accessories on NH Bypass ( Palarivattom to Vytilla ), Kochi, which can be attached to the AC vent. And no, it's not Ambi. It's kind of a german brand.
Costed me Rs. 240/-. The fragrance is very soft and is very close to the natural fragrance of green apple. This is surely the best perfume, I have ever used on car. ( I'm a person who hate the flavours of Ambi, because I feel it's too strong and artificial. )

vigsom · 22nd November 2009, 17:52

I use Old Spice to fill up up the "Poppy" Air Freshner bottle - 100 ml lasts approx 45 days - find it nice and mild

johnda · 22nd November 2009, 20:33

its been raining here and after the doors have 'delayed' closing(s) {umbrellas...} the car has a slight damp smell.. so now that's a smell.. the Good part is it rectifies itself if you drive for 15mins with the windows down (obviously when its sunny and not raining)
But seriously my car has a new refresher those leafy thingys that hang from the rear view, the flavor is LIME!

suhaas307 · 22nd November 2009, 23:22

Smells of burning rubber sometimes

Just kidding, I'm a spirited driver but not a loony!

I've got that Ambi Pur thing that you slap onto the air-con vents. It lasts for a month or a bit more. It smells pretty good but sometimes makes you feel nauseous!

amalji · 23rd November 2009, 02:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by amalji

I'm a great fan of the green apple flavour.
Bought one such perfume from Emperor Car Accessories on NH Bypass ( Palarivattom to Vytilla ), Kochi, which can be attached to the AC vent. And no, it's not Ambi. It's kind of a german brand.
Costed me Rs. 240/-. The fragrance is very soft and is very close to the natural fragrance of green apple. This is surely the best perfume, I have ever used on car. ( I'm a person who hate the flavours of Ambi, because I feel it's too strong and artificial. )

Dear Team,

The brand, I was referring to is Funel. More information on this page -
Parfum Désodorisant Voiture : : Pomme Verte - Funel

sylvan · 15th December 2009, 07:25

Any suggestion on latest car perfumes on offer? I was told that the car perfumes that we stick to air cons create health issues as compared to volatile ones. Not sure how far this is true.

sylvan · 15th December 2009, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by amalji

Dear Team,

The brand, I was referring to is Funel. More information on this page -
Parfum Désodorisant Voiture : : Pomme Verte - Funel

Nice. Any idea where this is available in Bangalore?

16th November 2009, 22:50	#151
Moonraker BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	@C-Zar: I think there is a possibility for this as it is raining in Chennai and the wet mats can also cause this smell. Can you give me the name of the carpet cleaning powder?
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16th November 2009, 23:09	#152
c-zar Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 8 Thanked: 2 Times	Carpet deodorizer Moonraker: I had bought this at the Dollar store in Thane (now shutdown, but I guess other $ stores could have it too) @ Rs. 99/- This is some of what's written on that can: CARPET FRESH With Baking Soda (Con Bicarbonato De Sodio) Vanilla. Rug & Room Deodorizer. 14oz 396g WD-40 Company. Made in U.S.A (It's simply sprinkle - wait 5 mins- vacuum)
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16th November 2009, 23:39	#153
akshaymahajan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 608 Thanked: 468 Times	not many people around who use those little pine tree deodorizers that hang from the mirror....
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17th November 2009, 00:15	#154
M124 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 147 Thanked: 35 Times	i don't know whether this has been posted before. i use ambipure along with poppy for refilling. the empty ambipure can be refilled poppy, which is very simple. at the same time ambipure is not exposed to direct sunlight and if you happen to have more than one flavour of poppy or other liquid fragrances then you can change them on weekly basis. It is avery cost effective method and saves money on buying relatively higher priced ambipure refills. P.S: i want to try with some aroma therapy fragrances . but know the availability in mumbai.
	() Thanks

19th November 2009, 08:39	#155
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,336 Thanked: 10,625 Times	I use Shaldan Orange and I love it but it lasts 35-40 days only
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19th November 2009, 09:40	#156
faridsahmed BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 155 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	I have tried Ambi-pure and various other sister products but doesn't work for me ! Now using a Deo of my own choice (you have ample choices) and life has become easier. Open the Glove box - and - Spray when needed . Easy
	() Thanks

19th November 2009, 11:12	#157
shamanth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,036 Thanked: 658 Times View My Garage	I feel Air-wick which is available in most shops in India is better compared to Ambi-Pure.Finally we have a choice as non-imported brands. Air-Wick is pretty famous in Europe as well, i have seen lot of people using them in Europe.
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19th November 2009, 11:56	#158
rohan_iitr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,144 Thanked: 853 Times	I've use Ambi-Pur earlier, but found the fragrance too strong for my liking. The wick is too thick, hence dispenses the perfume very fast. It lasts hardly a month, plus there are chances of spilling if the bottle gets tilted. Now I use Air-Wick, the flavour is Florida Sunshine, IIRC. The wick is slightly thinner compared to Ambi-Pur. Hence the fragrance is not too strong, lasts longer and does not spill. Rohan, Bangalore
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22nd November 2009, 17:52	#160
vigsom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NSEW Posts: 4,009 Thanked: 29,823 Times	I use Old Spice to fill up up the "Poppy" Air Freshner bottle - 100 ml lasts approx 45 days - find it nice and mild
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22nd November 2009, 20:33	#161
johnda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tvla Posts: 394 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	its been raining here and after the doors have 'delayed' closing(s) {umbrellas...} the car has a slight damp smell.. so now that's a smell.. the Good part is it rectifies itself if you drive for 15mins with the windows down (obviously when its sunny and not raining) But seriously my car has a new refresher those leafy thingys that hang from the rear view, the flavor is LIME!
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22nd November 2009, 23:22	#162
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9,139 Thanked: 14,452 Times	Smells of burning rubber sometimes Just kidding, I'm a spirited driver but not a loony! I've got that Ambi Pur thing that you slap onto the air-con vents. It lasts for a month or a bit more. It smells pretty good but sometimes makes you feel nauseous!
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15th December 2009, 07:25	#164
sylvan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore/Chennai Posts: 151 Thanked: 3 Times	Any suggestion on latest car perfumes on offer? I was told that the car perfumes that we stick to air cons create health issues as compared to volatile ones. Not sure how far this is true.
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