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How do you clean fabric on your car’s roof?
I recently bought my car from a long-time smoker and there's still some lingering odor. The other day my friend pointed out the roof was stained. I think that's where the smell is coming from. How can I clean the fabric of my car's roof?
Will Baldwin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Since smoke rises, cleaning the roof will help the smell a ton! Follow these steps and your car should smell noticeably fresher:
- Apply a fabric or upholstery cleaner to a dry cloth. Work in small areas to avoid oversaturating the roof. Doing so will also allow you to see the stain removal process.
- Blot stained area.
- Let cleaner sit for at least ten minutes.
- Blot with water to remove cleaner.
- Let dry.
- Check odor. If the smell persists, repeat the steps.
Should the fabric dry and the odor remain, consider taking your car to a
detailer
. They’ll have professional cleaning supplies and steamers, which can help get rid of the odor for good. Once your roof is smelling good as new, find the
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