Air Freshener Anyone?

[x.shell]

Hi folks. I'm curious to know what your solutions are to keep the car smelling fresh and clean.

With a family and a large dog, it's an uphill battle for me. I just ordered a natural bamboo charcoal bag that supposed to absorb odors. Anyone try those?

[AlphaOmega4]

I Vacuum once a week.

I wipe down the Interior dash/center console with 1z Enzeit Cockpit premium and a microfiber

Clean Interior Windows/windshield once a week

Wipe down leather once a week with a very lightly damp Microfiber towel (using distilled water)

every 6-8 weeks I use Polish Angel BellaClean Leather cleaner and Leather Masters Protection Cream for Seats / arm rest and Steering wheel

(keeps it Matte and dry feeling just like stock) No Sheen/gloss


That's it... NO AIRFRESHNER EVER

car still smells like Leather 1 year later

IF you do need to remove a particular smell charcoal is a good route to take

You can also replace the cabin air filter earlier if necessary

[ecf34]

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/BMW-natural-ai...+air+freshener

Looks great and works well, smells good too!

[EALm4]

I also have a dog. I keep one of those frebreeze vent clips in the rear vent. Plus wipe down the interior with a cleaner once a week. So far no complaints by anyone.

[ecf34]

Originally Posted by EALm4

I also have a dog. I keep one of those frebreeze vent clips in the rear vent. Plus wipe down the interior with a cleaner once a week. So far no complaints by anyone.

That's a good idea! The reason I didn't get Febreze clips was because I didn't like how it looked on the dash, but putting them in the back would solve that problem.

How's the longevity on those? The BMW ones only last ~2 weeks per refill

[EALm4]

Originally Posted by ecf34

That's a good idea! The reason I didn't get Febreze clips was because I didn't like how it looked on the dash, but putting them in the back would solve that problem.

How's the longevity on those? The BMW ones only last ~2 weeks per refill

The clips are pretty subtle so I'm not sure if I've gone nose blind to them but occasionally I can still smell it. You wont sit in the car and get smacked in the face by Hawaiian breeze (my prefered choice ) but it's nice and light. My current one has been in there for maybe like 3 weeks and should probably be replaced. I mean for like $2.50 for a pack of 5 of them you're not going to break the bank

oh, and I'm not using the one that has the liquid in it. It's just the typical toothpick looking clip one.

[RickFLM4]

No air freshener in M4 but have some Wonder Wafers / new leather scent to throw under the SUV seat once in a while:

http://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Wafers-...rch_detailpage