There’s something truly captivating about the “new car smell.” It’s that fresh, clean scent that greets you as you first sit in a brand-new vehicle, a blend of leather, upholstery, and a pristine environment. Over time, however, this alluring scent can be overtaken by a range of unwanted odors, whether from pets, spills, smoke, or everyday use. At San Diego Select, we offer comprehensive Odor Elimination Treatments designed to restore your car’s air quality and help you enjoy that “new car” freshness once again. This guide will delve into the common causes of car odors, how our advanced services work, and what you can expect from a professional odor elimination treatment.
The “new car smell” is more than just a pleasant fragrance; it’s a sign of a clean, well-maintained environment inside your vehicle. This distinctive scent is a result of the fresh materials used in the car’s interior—new leather, fabric, plastics, and other components—all blending together to create a unique, clean aroma. This smell not only signifies that your car is in pristine condition but also contributes to a more enjoyable driving experience.
As time passes, various factors can lead to a decline in your vehicle’s scent quality. Everyday use, exposure to environmental elements, and incidents like spills or smoking can introduce unwanted odors into your car. Fortunately, at San Diego Select, we offer expert Odor Elimination Treatments to help restore your car’s interior to its original freshness.
Mildew and mold are common culprits for musty smells in vehicles. These odors often arise from moisture that has not been properly dried. Mildew thrives in damp environments, and if your car has experienced water damage, it can lead to persistent and unpleasant smells.
At San Diego Select, our approach to removing mildew and mold involves several crucial steps:
Cigarette smoke is notorious for being difficult to remove from a vehicle. The odor can penetrate deep into upholstery, carpets, and even the air conditioning system, making it challenging to fully eradicate.
Our smoke odor elimination process involves:
Pet owners know that the smell of dogs or cats can become quite pronounced in a vehicle, especially if pets travel frequently in the car. Pet odors can be challenging to eliminate because they can permeate upholstery, carpets, and other fabric surfaces.
Our approach to removing pet odors includes:
Spills from food or drinks can lead to strong, persistent odors in your car. These odors can result from bacterial growth that occurs when spills are not immediately cleaned.
To tackle spills, we employ the following methods:
Accidents involving vomit, urine, or other biowaste can create some of the most challenging odors to remove. These situations require a careful and thorough approach to ensure all traces of the odor are eliminated.
Our process for dealing with biowaste includes:
One of the biggest misconceptions about odor removal is that strong fragrances are used to mask unpleasant smells. At San Diego Select, we take a different approach. Our goal is to leave your vehicle with a completely neutral scent, effectively removing any trace of the original odor.
Here’s what you can expect after our treatment:
San Diego Select uses a multi-step approach to tackle even the toughest odors. Our process includes:
While our techniques are highly effective, there are rare cases where severe water damage or extensive mold growth may limit our ability to completely eliminate odors. If your vehicle has suffered significant water damage and has not been thoroughly dried, the effectiveness of our treatment may be compromised. In such extreme cases, a follow-up appointment may be required to remove any remaining odor.
At San Diego Select, we are committed to restoring your vehicle’s interior to its best possible condition. Our expert Odor Elimination Treatments not only improve your car’s fragrance but also enhance the overall air quality inside your vehicle. Whether you’re dealing with lingering pet odors, smoke, or any other unpleasant smells, our team is here to help.
Our services are designed to provide a thorough and effective solution to any odor issues, using advanced techniques and high-quality products. With our expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, we ensure that your vehicle’s interior is left smelling fresh, clean, and neutral.
Once your car has been treated for odors, maintaining a fresh scent involves regular care and attention. Here are some tips to help keep your vehicle smelling great:
Experience the difference that professional Odor Elimination Treatments can make. Contact San Diego Select to schedule your appointment and take the first step towards a fresh, clean-smelling vehicle. Our expert team is ready to help you rediscover that new car smell and enjoy a more pleasant driving experience.
With our comprehensive approach and commitment to excellence, you can trust San Diego Select to deliver exceptional results and restore your vehicle’s interior to its best possible condition.
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Perfection & Protection.
Frustrated with everything that the car wash leaves behind?
Does your paint not shine like it used to?
In love with your car and want to preserve your investment for the long term?
That is why we are here. Not only do we leave you with flawless results, but we make sure that your paint, leather, and other materials are protected for years to come. We will treat your car (and you) like one of our own.
The shampoo and hot water extraction is the best possible care for your FABRIC seats.
We will bathe your seats in thick foam shampoo, agitate it with a fabric brush attachment on a drill, and then extract all the grime, dirt, stains and contaminant from the seats with hot water at 210ºF. If your seats need a refresh, this is as good as it gets. Because the service takes 45 minutes on average, and only a small percent of vehicles need it we charge extra for it. Don't worry - its only $50 extra. Totally worth it.
Do you have any little scrapes and scratches that bother you?
We can handle it.. to an extent. We are polishing experts - so if the scratch isn't too deep, we can get it out. Ever heard of "The Fingernail Test", this is a great way to know if your scratches are fixable. If you feel the scratch will your fingernail and you can feel a groove in the paint, it it probably a little bit too deep ~in the sections where the groove is~
A clay bar is exactly what it sounds like, a little ball of malleable puddy.
This is used in the decontamination phase of the detail to prepare your paint for protection. Clay Bar Detailing is essential for preparing your vehicle's paint for protection by ensuring it is free of contaminants.
Every exterior detail has 3 phases: 1. Wash 2. Decontaminate 3. Protect. The decontamination stage is responsible for removing from the paint everything that doesn't come off from the wash.
Remember when you bought your car and the paint was smooth to the touch? That is the goal of this stage. Remove all the crusty junk that is stuck to you paint. This way, when we apply sealant (protection) to your paint it will adhere to the paint itself, rather than the junk sitting on the surface. This will give the sealant its longest possible useful life.
For the same reason that you get an oil change. Engines are expensive to replace (8-15K) so we take good care of them. So is your paint - the average paint job costing around $5,000. If you don't protect your paint with some type of ceramic, wax, or sealant, your paint WILL fail.
In San Diego, our biggest enemy is the sun, or the salt if you live near the beach. Next time you are in a big parking lot, look around at the hoods of the vehicles. You will notice around 1/6 vehicles have completely delaminated clear coat.
That means the paint looks like dead skin on the surface and you could peel it off with you fingers. Not pretty. There is a simple solution to ensure your vehicle never ends up like this. Exterior Detailing. Bonus points for a ceramic coating with is the best protection possible.
