Professional Odor Removal Services in Orange County CA
Reduce and eliminate unwanted odors for a fresh and clean interior
Odor Removal is Different Than an Interior Cleaning
Does your car have an odor that won’t go away? You’ve tried air fresheners, baking soda, and leaving the windows down, but the smell keeps coming back. Odors inside your vehicle are different from standard dirt and grime—they settle deep into fabric, carpets, and vents, making them difficult to remove with regular cleaning.
Bad odors can make driving uncomfortable, whether they come from cigarette smoke, pet accidents, food spills, or mildew buildup. Simply masking the smell will not solve the problem. At Clean n Dip Detailing, we offer professional odor removal services that target and eliminate odors at the source, leaving your vehicle smelling fresh and clean.
What Causes The Odors?
Understanding where odors come from is essential to cleaning and removing them. Some of the most frequent causes include:
Pet Odors: We love our pets, but that means pet hair, dander, and accidents leave behind smells that cling to fabric and seep into hard-to-reach areas.
Tobacco Smoke: Smoke particles settle into carpets, upholstery, and headliners, leaving behind a stubborn smell and a layer of residue on your windshield that can make it difficult to see through.
Food Spills: Dairy, greasy foods, and liquid spills can cause long-lasting odors when left untreated, especially in warm weather.
Mold and Mildew: If moisture gets trapped in your car’s interior, it can lead to mold growth and musty smells that won’t go away with surface cleaning.
Wildfire Smoke: During California wildfire season, smoke and ash can enter your vehicle through vents, open windows, or even air conditioning systems. These particles cling to upholstery and cabin surfaces, leaving behind a persistent burnt smell.
How We Remove Odors from Your Car’s Interior
Unlike DIY solutions that only mask odors, our professional process removes them at the source using specialized tools and techniques. Here is how we do it:
Step 1: Interior Assessment
We begin with a thorough inspection to locate the source of the odor. Whether it is a spill, smoke buildup, or mold, identifying the root cause helps us determine the best treatment method.
Step 2: Deep Vacuuming
We vacuum carpets, seats, mats, and every crevice to remove loose dirt, debris, and pet hair that may be holding onto odors. This is the first step in eliminating the source of the smell rather than just covering it up.
Step 3: Deep Cleaning of Fabric and Surfaces
For fabric seats and carpets, we use shampooing and hot water extraction to remove embedded dirt, bacteria, and odor-causing particles. Leather and plastic surfaces are cleaned with professional-grade products to eliminate residue buildup. If necessary, we use steam cleaning for deeper sanitization.
Step 4: Ozone Treatment
The final step is running an ozone machine, which breaks down and neutralizes odor molecules at a chemical level. This method does not mask odors but eliminates them completely. For stronger odors, multiple treatments may be required. We’d also replace your cabin air filter as there’s a high chance the odor is also trapped in there.
This process is done whether it’s a clean or dirty interior. That’s what separates this from interior cleaning. If there’s an odor in your interior, it means the source of the odor is still there. So even if the interior looks clean, we must give it a thorough deep cleaning.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
At Clean n Dip Detailing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We have built a reputation in Orange County for quality detailing and exceptional service. Check out our reviews to see what our happy customers are saying about their results!
“Takes care of my car anytime! The only detailer i trust to work on my car.” - Brendan Bayraktar
“Would definitely recommend! He has detailed both my husband’s and my car. Both times it has looked amazing and smells so good inside as well. My Honda Pilot had so much dog hair in the back, and he managed to get it all up. He is very kind and puts his customers first. Will use his services again, thank you!” - April Lynne Ball
Interior and Exterior Detailing Services We Offer in Orange County
In addition to odor removal, we provide a variety of detailing services to keep your vehicle in its best condition:
Paint Correction: Want to bring back that showroom shine? Our paint correction process removes swirls, scratches, water spots, and other imperfections. This service restores depth, clarity, and a flawless finish to your paint.
Ceramic Coating: Looking for long-lasting protection for your car’s paint? Our ceramic coating forms a strong barrier against rain, dirt, and grime while giving your car a sleek, high-gloss finish. Unlike wax or sealants that wear off in months, ceramic coatings provide years of protection, keeping your vehicle looking its best.
Headlight Restoration: Have cloudy or yellowed headlights? Our restoration process includes sanding, polishing, and sealing to restore clarity and improve nighttime visibility. This service enhances safety while giving your vehicle a cleaner, more polished look.
Interior Detailing: Need to clean your car’s interior? Our deep cleaning service tackles carpets, plastics, and leather surfaces, removing dirt and buildup to restore that like-new feeling. You can view our add-ons to this as well.
Detail Packages: Want a full transformation for your car? Our complete interior and exterior detail packages provide a deep clean, polish, and protection to keep your car looking and feeling great.
Engine Cleaning: A clean engine bay not only looks better but also makes maintenance easier. Our process removes grease, grime, and buildup, enhancing both the appearance and functionality of your engine.
We know every owner has different needs. Whether you need a deep interior clean, paint correction, or any other need, we customize our services to fit your goals.
And the good thing is, we offer mobile detailing services, so we bring our top-tier care directly to your home or workplace. We serve areas like Costa Mesa, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and the surrounding Orange County areas.
Will the Odor Be 100% Removed?
In most cases, we see significant improvement, if not complete odor removal. However, this depends on things like the severity of the smell and the condition of the interior.
For extreme cases, replacing certain interior materials like your headliner, carpet, or floor mats may be the best solution to help with the odor. If smoke damage has been building up for years, some materials may be too saturated for cleaning alone to fully eliminate the odor.
That being said, most customers don’t need to replace materials. Our cleaning process can greatly reduce odors, making a noticeable difference in the freshness of your vehicle.
This process can take one to two days to complete. The cleaning process itself takes several hours and ozone treatment requires additional time to run it, air it out, inspect, and rerun it if necessary.