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Professional Car Odor Removal
Cigarette Smoke • Pet Odors • Food & Milk Spills • Vomit • Urine • Mildew / Moisture
Deep Interior Decontamination & Odor Neutralization
Unpleasant odors inside a vehicle rarely occur without a cause.
They are typically caused by organic contamination, moisture, bacteria, or residue embedded deep within interior materials.
This may include carpets, seat foam, insulation, or even the vehicle’s ventilation system.
At Nova Edge Auto Detailing, odor removal is treated as a diagnostic and corrective process, not simply a cosmetic treatment.
Our goal is not to mask odors with fragrances, but to identify the source and neutralize odor-causing contamination at its origin whenever possible.
We provide professional vehicle odor removal services throughout Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Raleigh, Morrisville, Hillsborough, and the surrounding Triangle Area.
Schedule A Service
Eliminate Persistent Interior Odors
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Odor Removal
• Interior odor inspection & diagnosis
• Full interior vacuum (seats, carpets, trunk)
• Enzyme odor treatment for organic contamination
• Targeted shampoo & extraction on affected areas
• High temperature steam sanitation
• Ozone odor neutralization treatment
• Cabin air circulation treatment
• Cabin air filter inspection
• Interior ventilation circulation during treatment
*5 Seat SUV / 2-Door Truck +$35
*7 Seat SUV / 4-Door Truck, Van, Jeep +$45
What's Included in Our Odor Removal Service
Our odor removal service is designed as a multi-step decontamination process to address odors at their source.
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Interior Inspection & Diagnosis
We perform an initial inspection to identify possible odor sources and determine the most effective treatment plan. -
Complete Interior Vacuum
Loose debris and contamination are removed from carpets, seats, floor mats, and trunk areas. -
Enzyme Odor Treatment
Professional enzyme cleaners are applied to affected areas to break down organic material and odor-causing bacteria. -
Deep Shampoo & Extraction Carpets, upholstery, and contaminated surfaces are shampooed and extracted to remove embedded contaminants.
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High Temperature Steam Sanitation
Steam treatment helps sanitize surfaces, kill bacteria, and break down residue in seams, vents, and tight interior areas. -
Ozone Odor Neutralization
Ozone treatment is used to neutralize remaining odor molecules within the vehicle cabin and ventilation system. -
Cabin Air Filter Inspection
Because odors can circulate through the HVAC system, the cabin air filter is inspected during the process. If the filter shows signs of contamination or odor retention, replacement may be recommended or performed if requested by the customer.
(Replacement filter cost may vary depending on vehicle.)
Important Pricing Notes
The Base Odor Removal Package addresses most common odor issues.
However, the final treatment may vary depending on the type, severity, and duration of the odor contamination.
Additional steps may sometimes be required, such as:
• extended ozone treatment
• heavy contamination cleaning
• smoke odor remediation
• mold or mildew treatment
• multiple extraction passes
If additional work is required beyond the base package, pricing may increase depending on the vehicle condition and additional labor required.
The final service plan is always confirmed after inspection.
Common Odor Sources We Treat
• cigarette smoke
• pet odors or pet accidents
• food or milk spills
• vomit or urine contamination
• mildew or moisture buildup
• biological contamination
• HVAC related odors
Why Professional Odor Removal Matters
Persistent odors inside a vehicle can affect driving comfort, interior air quality, and overall vehicle value.
Professional odor removal helps:
• eliminate odor-causing contamination
• restore interior freshness
• improve cabin air quality
• protect interior materials
• improve resale value
Vomit & Urine Odor Removal
Vomit and Urine Odor Removal for Vehicles
Organic contamination such as vomit, urine, or biological waste can quickly penetrate deep into vehicle interior materials like carpet padding, seat foam, and fabric upholstery.
If not properly treated, these odors can persist for weeks or even months.
At Nova Edge Auto Detailing, our odor removal process is designed to treat these types of contamination through deep cleaning, enzyme treatment, and odor neutralization.
This service is commonly recommended for situations involving:
• vomit contamination inside vehicles
• pet urine odor in car interiors
• human urine odors
• biological spills and organic contamination
• severe interior odor incidents
Because these contaminants often penetrate deep into upholstery and carpet padding, a standard interior cleaning is usually not enough to fully eliminate the odor.
Our odor removal process uses enzyme treatment, extraction cleaning, steam sanitation, and ozone treatment when necessary to help neutralize odor-causing bacteria.
Vehicles affected by vomit or urine contamination are typically treated using our Base Odor Removal Package, with additional treatment steps added if required depending on the severity of contamination.
Post-Treatment Notice
After the odor removal process, most customers notice a significant improvement in the vehicle’s smell immediately.
However, because the treatment works deep within interior materials such as carpets, seat foam, and upholstery, the interior environment needs time to fully stabilize.
For best results:
• All interior surfaces must fully dry
• Remaining odor molecules continue to neutralize over time
• Interior air circulation helps complete the process
This stabilization period typically takes several days up to one or two weeks, depending on:
• temperature and weather conditions
• interior humidity levels
• how frequently the vehicle is ventilated
Keeping the vehicle well-ventilated during this period can help the interior environment settle more quickly.
This gradual process allows the treatment to fully neutralize odor-causing contamination within the vehicle.