Harmful effects of smoking in a car even with the door open
Smoking is harmful to health and the environment, smoking in cars is even more harmful, even when the car door is open.
Ugly interior and reeks of cigarette smoke
When smoking in the car, the smoke will linger on every part of the car, especially the interior, even if the driver opens the windows. The smoke will even stick to the air conditioning system, making the car full of the smell of cigarette smoke.
It will be a disaster for fabric upholstery, the smoke will stick for a long time and is difficult to remove immediately. If using detergent, it will often become a disaster when the two smells mix together and cause more discomfort.
An easily recognizable feature of a car with a driver who regularly smokes is that the ceiling is yellowed due to cigarette smoke being held on the left side, the dashboard and floor or door upholstery may have burn marks due to cigarette butts or the user dropping a cigarette while smoking.
Contaminated air conditioning
Smokers will contaminate the air conditioning system themselves. The smoke that spreads in the cabin will stick to the air conditioning filter, evaporator… A bad smell will be emitted if you turn on the air conditioning system to use.
In addition, the car is quite small and closed, so smoking in the car will cause the air to be contaminated with cigarette smoke.
Risk of fire or explosion
In many cases, because the smoker does not pay attention to the cigarette butts falling on the floor carpet or carelessly pushes the burning cigarette into the fabric or velvet car seat... the risk of car fire or explosion is very likely to happen.
The Law on Prevention of Tobacco Harms and Decree 155 of the Government clearly state the prohibition of smoking on public transport such as cars, airplanes... and there are accompanying fines for violations.
Risk of disease
Cigarette smoke will have a long-term effect, if not cleaned regularly, it can become a source of disease for those who inhale, especially those who share the same family such as using the same car regularly. Common diseases for smoking and passive smoking can be respiratory diseases and damage to the lungs.
How to remove cigarette smell in car
Regularly cleaning your car is the best way to care for and maintain your car, helping it last longer and reducing the smell of cigarettes lingering in the car. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean up dust and cigarette butts on the surface of the steering wheel, car seats, carpets, air conditioners, etc. Then use a soft, wet cloth to wipe the parts before using a specialized car cleaning solution to clean.
After cleaning the interior of the car, you can open the car door for a while to let the inside dry and the smell go away more easily. Or you can turn on the air conditioner to purify the air as well as help the parts dry faster, avoiding moisture.
For car floor mats, you can wash them or sprinkle baking soda on them and then use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dirt after 1 day.
For car air conditioning and air intake cleaning, if you do not have much experience, car owners can take their cars to garages for technicians to handle.