Why do cars smell?
Cars can smell because for various reasons and each odour can be equally irritating. Here are some common reasons for car odour;
Smoke Odour
Any kind of smoke like the smoke from cigarettes or even from bushfires and property fires can leave your car smelling funky as the smoke tends to drift into the car and leave an unpleasant smoky smell on the upholstery and car carpets.
Rotten food Odour
Have you ever thought about the times when you have spilled certain foods in your car? Be it a thin liquid, like coffee or any solid foods like cookie crumbs and pieces of french fries, the food will eventually rot and produce a smell if not cleaned properly.
Mould Odour
Be it rotten food, constant dampness inside your car or poorly executed DIY cleaning methods, all of it can start a mould problem inside your car leaving your car interiors smelling mouldy.
Pet Odour
Do you frequently travel in a car with your pet? Well, pets can cause different kinds of smells in a car because of their strong pet oils and faecal matter. Such pet-related odours can also indicate a bacterial growth problem.