- 6/25/2025
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Cars are like our second home, as we spend a lot of time in them while driving to work or running errands. Therefore, they are exposed to many external factors that can cause unpleasant odors, such as food residue, dirt, spilled drinks, and more.
There are some things that cause such a bad smell in the car that you won't even be able to sit in it for a short time, and what's annoying is that sometimes you may not be able to figure out the cause of the bad smell.
No matter how bad the smell is, Motorgy offers you many car services, including car washing in Kuwait, in partnership with the most famous car cleaning companies in Kuwait. Log in to the app or website, book the service, and your car will be washed and cleaned, and the unpleasant smell will be eliminated in front of your home as quickly and professionally as possible.
Read also: How to remove bad car odors?
What causes the unpleasant smell in a car?
Below are the most common causes of unpleasant odors in your car:
Leftover trash
One of the most common causes of unpleasant odors inside cars is trash and dirt that has been left for a long time, such as food wrappers and cans, wet clothes, and many other items that will emit odors if left inside the car. Therefore, make sure to always clean your car inside and out so that it smells nice all the time.
Food scraps
Food scraps are also a common cause of unpleasant odors, as many people, especially young people and children, frequently eat meals inside the car. Some of them are not careful while eating, so they drop some food on the floor, seats, and under the seats and do not notice it or forget to remove it, which will cause an unpleasant smell, especially on hot days.
Read also: Steps for cleaning a car interior
Drinks
Cold and hot drinks such as soda, tea, coffee, and others cause an unpleasant smell in the car if left uncleaned. These drinks are present in our cars all the time, so the possibility of them spilling on the floor and seats is high, especially in the center console and on the doors.
Cigarettes
The smell of cigarettes is very unpleasant in itself, and if you smoke in your car all the time, the dirty smell of smoke will stick everywhere, on the ceiling, seat belts, seats, and floors, no matter how well ventilated the car is. The smell may even linger for months after you stop smoking in it. Some people will not buy a car that has been smoked in, so quit smoking for your health and to sell your car at a better price.
Mold and moisture
If you notice a moldy or musty smell in your car, there is a high possibility that the air conditioning filter is old and clogged and needs to be replaced, or that there is a leak of water or other fluids such as coolant, which causes this smell if the car is left closed for a long time without cleaning.
Read also: Steps for washing your car at home
Car problems
There are other reasons that may not come to mind that could cause a foul odor in your car due to problems with the car itself, such as the smell of burning rubber, which indicates problems with the engine belt or overheating of the engine, or a smell similar to sugar syrup, which is often caused by a coolant leak, or a rotten egg smell caused by a problem with the catalytic converter or fuel system.
Lack of cleaning
Leaving the interior of your car uncleaned for a long time can lead to strange and sometimes unpleasant odors due to the accumulation of dust and dirt inside, especially in hidden areas. Therefore, make sure to wash and clean your car regularly throughout all seasons to prevent unpleasant odors.
