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Ozone treatment: odors destroyed, not covered up

Smoke, pet, mildew and food odors oxidized at the source with an ozone generator, in a sealed car, so what you get back smells like nothing instead of like air freshener.

$110 · best paired with an interior detail

Why masking an odor never works

Every spray, fogger and hanging tree does the same thing: adds a smell strong enough to sit on top of the one you do not want. A week later the cover-up fades and the original is still there, because nothing removed it.

Ozone is a different mechanism. O₃ is an unstable molecule that gives up an oxygen atom to whatever it contacts, and that reaction breaks down the compounds causing the smell — smoke tar in the headliner, bacteria in the carpet, mildew in the vents. Afterwards it reverts to ordinary oxygen and leaves nothing behind.

The catch is that ozone works on what is in the air and the fabric, not on a physical stain. That is why we run it after an interior clean, not instead of one.

What it clears

  • Cigarette and cannabis smoke
  • Pet odor in carpet, seats and the headliner
  • Spoiled milk, food and drink spills
  • Mildew from a leak or a wet carpet
  • Vomit and biological odors
  • The stale smell of a car shut up all summer

How a treatment runs

Roughly two to three hours of the car being out of use, most of it unattended.

  1. Clean firstInterior vacuumed and surfaces wiped, because ozone will not lift a stain out of carpet.
  2. Seal the carGenerator placed inside, car closed up, HVAC set to recirculate so the vents and ducts get treated too.
  3. Run the cycleNobody in or around the car while it runs. Length is set by how heavy the odor is.
  4. Air outDoors open, 30 to 60 minutes, and the ozone reverts to oxygen on its own.
  5. Check itWe smell-check it with you before we leave rather than taking your word for it over text.
White Cadillac interior after a full interior detail

Ozone and odor pricing

One cycle at $110. Heavy smoke that needs a second cycle is quoted after we have seen the car.

ServicePrice
Ozone treatment (one cycle)$110
With Refresh Interior (from)$260
With Revive Interior (from)$460
Second cycle, heavy smokeQuoted

Other add-ons

Any of these can ride along with a detail, or be booked on their own.

Ozone and odor questions

How is ozone different from an air freshener or a fogger?
An air freshener covers an odor with a stronger smell. Ozone destroys the molecule causing it. O₃ is unstable, so it breaks apart and oxidizes whatever it touches — smoke tar, bacteria, mildew, the compounds left behind by spoiled food. Once the molecule is gone there is nothing left to smell, which is why the car afterwards smells like nothing rather than like vanilla.
What smells does it actually clear?
Cigarette and cannabis smoke, pet odor, spoiled milk and food, mildew from a leak or a wet carpet, vomit, gym bag, and the general stale smell in a car that has been closed up through a Vegas summer. What it will not fix is an active source — a water leak still letting the carpet get wet, or a dead mouse in the blower box. Those have to come out first.
Is ozone safe? Can I get straight in the car afterward?
Ozone is not safe to breathe at treatment concentration, which is why the car is sealed and nobody is in it while the generator runs. Afterwards it reverts to ordinary oxygen on its own. We air the car out and it is safe to get into when we hand it back — typically 30 to 60 minutes after the cycle ends.
How long does the treatment take?
Budget two to three hours for the car to be out of use: the cycle itself plus airing out. We usually run it at the end of an interior detail so the hard surfaces and carpets are already clean, because ozone works on what is in the air and the fabric, not on a stain sitting in the carpet.
Will one treatment be enough for heavy smoke?
Usually, if the interior has been cleaned first. A car that has been smoked in daily for years sometimes needs a second cycle, and headliners that are saturated may hold a trace. We will tell you honestly where yours sits once we have seen it.
Does it bother people with asthma or allergies?
The treatment itself is done with the car empty and sealed. Once it has aired out there is no residue and no fragrance, which is why it suits people who react to scented products. If anyone in the household is particularly sensitive, leave the windows down for a few hours after we hand it back.
Customer reviews

What customers say

Real Google reviews from Bartlett Mobile Detail customers.

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Scott M.Google review
★★★★★

Awesome service! Easy scheduling, super friendly guys, the whole thing was great from start to finish. I have a dog who has been shedding fur (and drool) all over my carseats on a daily basis for four years straight. I genuinely didn't believe it would be possible to make the interior of my car look brand new ever again, but Bartlett Detail restored it to mint condition! Thank you guys so much!

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Artur A.Google review
★★★★★

I recently had Bartlett Detail come to my place and detail my car, and I couldn't be more impressed with the results! They managed to completely eliminate a weird smell coming from my A/C vent system, which had been bothering me for a while. Additionally, the interior detailing was top-notch-my car looks and smells brand new! Their attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly service made the entire experience a pleasure. I highly recommend Bartlett Detail for anyone looking to give their car a fresh, clean feel. I'll definitely be calling them again!

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Redd's I.Google review
★★★★★

I drive Door Dash and spend a LOT of time in my car. It was starting to get a little iffy with the dust and dirt. Connor came to my home and detailed the inside of my vehicle and it is beyond perfect! Everything is glistening and gorgeous and it smells like coconuts and sunshine. I'm now so much more comfortable spending time in my car and I can't speak highly enough of Connor's service. Thanks for making my space feel like a home again!

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Get the smell out for good

Most odor jobs are an interior detail plus one ozone cycle. Book online and we will confirm by text.

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