What kind of air refreshers do you guys use?

DarkF30 · 10-12-2019, 05:41 PM

I'm trying to find a good long lasting air refresher. Looking for one that doesn't attach to the air vents, feels like it ruins the aesthetics of the dash imo

Chihuahua · 10-12-2019, 05:56 PM

I use the BMW air fresher with the insert sticks. It blends into the interior very nicely, smells good too. A bit pricey for the kit, the inserts aren't too expensive and do last quite a long time.

ooshnoo · 10-12-2019, 07:51 PM

Little Tree new car smell hanging from brake pedal.

Billfitz · 10-12-2019, 08:52 PM

These are hardly visible in the vents, especially if you stick them in the rear console vents where only rear seat passengers could see them:
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Trees-...%2C191&sr=1-11

floridaorange · 10-12-2019, 09:05 PM

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B0yeFwo...d=3zv62wr4kmad

HFW003 · 10-12-2019, 09:09 PM

Not a fan of them at all, just keep my car nice and clean!

Billfitz · 10-13-2019, 08:28 AM

No matter how clean you keep it eventually the AC coils will get stinky, to the point that even changing the cabin air filter won't help. Vent air fresheners will cover up the stink if it's not severe. When it gets intolerable the only cure is to clean the coils. I use this:
https://www.lubegard.com/products/koolit-evap-cleaner/

You have to lift the car and drop the bottom shield to get at the AC drain tube. I do it when I change my oil, since I have to lift the car anyway to do that.

wilbur_the_goose · 10-13-2019, 09:00 AM

I open the windows.

Those car scents cause me to get a sore throat (allergies)

AndDown · 10-13-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

I open the windows.

Those car scents cause me to get a sore throat (allergies)

Same here with scent sensitivities - hate it when some woman (or guy) with strong perfume or cologne enters the elevator I’m in ... cough, cough, cough!

andino · 10-13-2019, 03:14 PM

I don't use any in my car. I also don't have a really stinky A/C yet so that's good. I usually just clean/vacuum my interior twice a month unless I take the car on a camping trip. If I take it on a trip, it usually get cleaned upon return.

Dnslater · 10-13-2019, 07:31 PM

Agree with others on keeping the car clean. Always worked for me. If nothing else, spray a little Febreze on your carpet or headliner every now and then. If you have a nasty odor, it is probably absorbed into one of those surfaces.... assuming seats, etc... are clean.

esoj37 · 10-13-2019, 07:36 PM

I used diluted CG New Car Smell, sometimes I mixed it with some Stripper's Scent or Honeydew, both from CG as well.

Billfitz · 10-13-2019, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 3A53

Spraying any chemical into your evaporator should be an absolute last resort.

Major AC manufacturers, like Carrier, recommend doing it yearly.

EDWYER · 10-13-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by esoj37

I used diluted CG New Car Smell, sometimes I mixed it with some Stripper's Scent or Honeydew, both from CG as well.

I have found the CG scents to not last long at all. Won't buy them again.

esoj37 · 10-13-2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectBoost

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Originally Posted by esoj37

I used diluted CG New Car Smell, sometimes I mixed it with some Stripper's Scent or Honeydew, both from CG as well.

I have found the CG scents to not last long at all. Won't buy them again.

Yeah, usually around 3 days. It's a spray. I can get about 2 weeks with the New Car Smell, if I use a lot of it after vacuuming, diluted 25 to 1.

LongRuf · 10-13-2019, 10:05 PM

I also use the BMW version. Smell lasts quite awhile in my opinion. It's all available (and cheaper) on amazon of course.

DL335D · 10-13-2019, 11:07 PM

One of these under each seat.

Bamboo Charcoal Air Purifying Bag

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8S735Y..._up.ODbRNS6C6C

ntailor · 10-14-2019, 06:24 AM

https://squashair.com/shop-now?olsPa...-air-freshener

I get the Blue scent - Squash

floridaorange · 10-14-2019, 07:29 AM

Agreed with regularly keeping the interior vacuumed, makes a big difference.

The "leather scent" spray by CG as suggested by a member here has grown on me. A little goes a long way.

Mjmonteiro · 10-15-2019, 07:55 AM

Gent Scents - Sandalwood

https://gentscents.com/

Desertnate · 10-15-2019, 08:58 AM

I keep the car clean and the windows open frequently, but occasionally it still gets a little musty.

I like the car air freshers made by Yankee Candle. They these little plastic jar looking things designed to hang from the mirror, but I simply open one an place it under the passenger seat. Works well and the sents are not overpowering.

There are a pretty wide selection, but I like the pine sent you can only find in the winter months.

CarFan · 12-08-2019, 08:29 AM

I use the Little Tree leather scent under the driver's seat. Change about once a quarter.

10-12-2019, 05:41 PM	#1
DarkF30 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 250 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	What kind of air refreshers do you guys use? I'm trying to find a good long lasting air refresher. Looking for one that doesn't attach to the air vents, feels like it ruins the aesthetics of the dash imo
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10-12-2019, 05:56 PM	#2
Chihuahua Brigadier General 4076 Rep 3,204 Posts Drives: E30 329iS, E65 Alpina B7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	I use the BMW air fresher with the insert sticks. It blends into the interior very nicely, smells good too. A bit pricey for the kit, the inserts aren't too expensive and do last quite a long time.
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10-12-2019, 07:51 PM	#3
ooshnoo Lieutenant Colonel 878 Rep 1,687 Posts Drives: 2014 428i and 2018 X5 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 [0.00] 2014 BMW 428i [10.00]	Little Tree new car smell hanging from brake pedal. __________________ ___________________ 2014 F32 428i M-Sport 2018 F15 M-Sport
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10-12-2019, 08:52 PM	#4
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,088 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	These are hardly visible in the vents, especially if you stick them in the rear console vents where only rear seat passengers could see them: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Trees-...%2C191&sr=1-11
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5697 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Not a fan of them at all, just keep my car nice and clean!
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10-13-2019, 08:28 AM	#7
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,088 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	No matter how clean you keep it eventually the AC coils will get stinky, to the point that even changing the cabin air filter won't help. Vent air fresheners will cover up the stink if it's not severe. When it gets intolerable the only cure is to clean the coils. I use this: https://www.lubegard.com/products/koolit-evap-cleaner/ You have to lift the car and drop the bottom shield to get at the AC drain tube. I do it when I change my oil, since I have to lift the car anyway to do that.
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wilbur_the_goose Major 353 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	I open the windows. Those car scents cause me to get a sore throat (allergies)
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10-13-2019, 03:14 PM	#10
andino Captain 480 Rep 681 Posts Drives: F31 328i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: norcal iTrader: (2)	I don't use any in my car. I also don't have a really stinky A/C yet so that's good. I usually just clean/vacuum my interior twice a month unless I take the car on a camping trip. If I take it on a trip, it usually get cleaned upon return. __________________ 2016 328ix F31 - SOLD! 2006 997.1 C4S
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10-13-2019, 07:31 PM	#11
Dnslater New Member 12 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Touring Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Agree with others on keeping the car clean. Always worked for me. If nothing else, spray a little Febreze on your carpet or headliner every now and then. If you have a nasty odor, it is probably absorbed into one of those surfaces.... assuming seats, etc... are clean.
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10-13-2019, 07:36 PM	#12
esoj37 Lieutenant 156 Rep 461 Posts Drives: M2C 6MT Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12)	I used diluted CG New Car Smell, sometimes I mixed it with some Stripper's Scent or Honeydew, both from CG as well. __________________ HS S55 F87 MG B58 F30 - Gone MG N20 F30 - Gone
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10-13-2019, 10:05 PM	#16
LongRuf Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 328d Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I also use the BMW version. Smell lasts quite awhile in my opinion. It's all available (and cheaper) on amazon of course.
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DL335D Captain 580 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Q4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (2)	One of these under each seat. Bamboo Charcoal Air Purifying Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8S735Y..._up.ODbRNS6C6C __________________ 2013 e92 M3 2011 X5 35d 2018 F80 M3 ZCP
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ntailor Second Lieutenant 176 Rep 215 Posts Drives: i5 M60, X7 M60i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	https://squashair.com/shop-now?olsPa...-air-freshener I get the Blue scent - Squash
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10-15-2019, 07:55 AM	#20
Mjmonteiro Enlisted Member 34 Rep 40 Posts Drives: '19 X5 M40i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Providence, RI iTrader: (0)	Gent Scents - Sandalwood https://gentscents.com/
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Desertnate Captain 391 Rep 849 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Swansea, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i [0.00]	I keep the car clean and the windows open frequently, but occasionally it still gets a little musty. I like the car air freshers made by Yankee Candle. They these little plastic jar looking things designed to hang from the mirror, but I simply open one an place it under the passenger seat. Works well and the sents are not overpowering. There are a pretty wide selection, but I like the pine sent you can only find in the winter months.
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CarFan First Lieutenant 48 Rep 389 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 3.5 Premium Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Mercedes E400 ... [0.00] 2008 Porsche Cayman S [10.00] 2020 Chevrolet Subu ... [0.00] 2013 X5 Premium 3.5 [0.00] 2017 Nissan Titan SV [0.00]	I use the Little Tree leather scent under the driver's seat. Change about once a quarter.
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