Clean Air Duct Treatment - How to chemically neutralize odors in your car

Use Clean Air Duct Treatment to chemically neutralize odors in your car, truck or suv. Clean Air™ is a unique three-phase formula that first travels throughout the air conditioning/ heat system, cleaning all components including the evaporator, drain pan, ductwork, and vents. Second; Clean Air™ chemically neutralizes odors that build up in the system. Third; Clean Air™ leaves behind a barrier of protection that remains within the air conditioning/ heat system and prevents the formation of new odors by resisting bacteria, mold, algae, and mildew and discouraging their growth.

[@wowa5514]

*We're very happy with the unit. Pretty Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** too.*

[@paulbrownman7307]

Is there any way to uninstall this unit?

[@urb4nviking219]

Chemical neutralization works fine as long as enough product gets into the system. For those of you that are "vehicle challenged" or don't seem to understand the AC system, all components will get a product inside or rather on it, as long as the air is treated appropriately. That is how the cooling system works. If you want the fresh air vent and the re-circulation to BOTH be treated, you need to spray in both sets of vents, and turn the vent knob to each corresponding vent you are treating. Fresh Air vent knob/button on, while spraying in the Fresh Air vent. Re-circulation knob/button on, while spraying inside the cabin vents. Having said that, I agree with most of the individuals on here about the cabin filter. If you don't replace that first, you are wasting your time and money. That's years of auto body shop management talking.

[@joemellow2085]

Very true. I watched several different how-to videos and not a single one gets it exactly right. To clarify - Step one: Remove Cabin Air Filter. Step two: Exactly as shown in first part of this video. Step three: Change AC to Fresh Air Mode and shoot some spray into the FAN located under the filter you already removed (not shown in this video). And of course spray into the external air intake as displayed in video. As a final step some people turn the HEAT on full blast and spray some more through the outside. When you're all done put your NEW cabin filter in correctly and enjoy the fresh air!

[@edubb2491]

@@joemellow2085 will lysol work..but i cant find a fucken bottle!😂 ty!

[@Tumanic1996]

You are really happy with this comment aren't you mate...

[@seeya205]

@@joemellow2085 You want to have ac running. It is the cause of the smell. Water sits in the dark plastic box and grows mold, mildew and bacteria in there

[@fiji16g8]

Some cars don't have cabin air filter

[@JoshCarter0423]

Thanks for the simple easy to follow tutorial.

[@Blueguitar007]

Is that stuff just perfume or is it actually a neutral smell that actually kills mold?

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

and you want to get in the other way, from where the intake comes into the car usually under the hood, near the cowl by the windscreen as well)

[@WaxPlus]

thanks! where do we get this stuff?

[@PalvoChekov]

BEFORE YOU GO OUTSIDE TO SPRAY THE OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE VENTS Bring a spare key if you're vehicle automatically locks after the ignition is turned on! Or else you'll be paying to get it unlocked :)

[@GymChess]

Paying? Praying perhaps... I cleaned my AC this summer although the procedure was different. With the engine running, I just set the AC on cold air, recycle mode, opened a can and let it spray out all its contents inside the car with the doors closed, well almost closed... Since I didn't have a spare key with me I left a backdoor slightly open in case the doors would lock. After 5-10 minutes I shut everything off. It smelled perfume for about 2 weeks.

[@MrCharlieCom]

I don't think it automatically locks the door until the car is shifted into gear.

[@toddmoore4244]

Not all vehicles work that way. Some will lock over time even if in park.

[@user-of9ut1hd9q]

Or just leave the door open 😂

[@edubb2491]

@@MrCharlieCom your right

[@billshoop7504]

Should I remove the cabin air filter

[@Westcoastmickey]

Wow thanks,, just the video i been looking for!!!!! i spilled coffee in my air vent any way to get that out or should this work after a bunch of times?!?!

[@EJR20]

1:15 so I turn off recirculation or I take it off max??

[@samulai]

Comment section, please, this is the first video to make any sense to us who DON'T HAVE A/C. *Stop repeating the same comment from the 50 other videos.* Not all of us have A/C, we don't want to clean the evaporator, because we don't have it. What we do have are air vents and everything else full of mold, because we don't have A/C that removes moisture! :D

[@spookypunky]

Hey, is that an '02 Civic?

[@98McCutie]

What if this works on temporarily?

[@exaMAB]

Very well made, thanks!

[@lexusfan100]

is this a disinfectant?

[@wendellmoase8323]

At 2:40.. is that not just for air to vent into the hood of the car?

[@dest151]

great video..

[@ya55er4008]

What about the evaporator?

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

Lysol spray works just as well

[@randy25rhoads]

Do cars with cabin air filters reduce the efficacy of the external spray method?

[@TheRecordButton]

Better to remove the air filter while doing this

[@daws1907]

what if you have foot defroster vents under the back seats? do you need to spray there or does it all just circulate anyway?

[@gordbaker896]

Clean ALL internal surfaces with a detergent or vinegar and water. Use extreme care on headliner. Best to leave it alone. There is no such thing as a foot defroster. Smoke smell is mostly on interior surfaces - carpet, panels, seats windows etc.

[@indiaking3561]

Thanks

[@autogeek]

Can you remove the air filters? This would keep the filter material from reducing the efficiency. -Mike Phillips

[@gordbaker896]

Cabin Filters filter incoming outside air unless you use the Recirculate function.

[@patandbrandi]

I always thought as filter in cars was a scam. I can see using a mesh forever filter to avoid clogging expensive ac parts but cars don't need to filter air like houses do. Just somthing to get smelly, clog and have to change

[@parisburrell4359]

Thank you =]

[@autogeek]

at Autogeek . NET Of course! :)

[@clint7312]

the red extension tube keeps popping off when i use these compressed air cans. mine actually dropped in the a/c vent. any suggestions?

[@AWahab48]

Clint W 😂

[@yeaabuddy8929]

Hahahha.

[@airconditionisrael]

Thanks for the video, very practical!

[@thaddeusbradley5986]

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[@felixdiego921]

@Thaddeus Bradley Instablaster :)

[@Cylinder-Pro-aliasWonderdust]

The issue is tree fluff and debris gets on the air conditioning evaporator inlet face and gets wet and molds and this will not address that.

[@cory4201985]

Ya that's the first thing i thought....Change the cabin air filter then do a frgi-fresh treatment.

[@rebturtle]

Or REMOVE the cabin air filter and add a new one after you are done so you aren't filtering out all of the cleaner during the process...

[@bornvillain6819]

Many newer models don't have cabin air filters anymore. I know GMC Yukons 2003 or newer don't.

[@ThatKa5p3r]

@@bornvillain6819 Depends on the brand. Higher end & luxury vehicles will always have separate cabin air filters for things like multi-zone climate controls, auto sensors that detect pollution & contaminates that will switch from outside air to recirculated, etc. I know BMW's 2000 or newer do.

[@bornvillain6819]

@@ThatKa5p3r Yea I wish mine did. I live in northern California. This time of year (fire season) you can see the air your breathing. 🙄

[@deezawn]

thank you, honda service center was about to charge me $160 for this service LMAO

[@skywalker3852]

LOL! At the service center they are doing something else..(cleaning with active foam and they will change your cabin filter too) it's much better and much more efficient let's call if professional xD this is just an easy way if you can't stand odor in you car ....

[@ceciliaclark9406]

Shoot for $160 I hope they're literally wiping them out. You can change your own cabin filter.

[@ELRabi0z0]

💯

[@RudeMcNasty]

I should have read all of caption. I really enjoyed Del tacos fat bean burritos.

[@SupaMaoriGirl]

I paid $100 for someone to do this for me and it smells worse than ever.

[@harvestmoon1033]

Marni Adlam how?

[@behindthen0thing]

How

[@highoffbluntz1131]

Cuz they want you to come bacc n spend more

[@Flamur804]

pls where can i find the air fresh

[@autogeek]

www.autogeek.net/cleanairhigp.html

[@Flamur804]

thank you

[@ashrafsajeer]

where i can get it in saudi arabia

[@brianjun9627]

from what I heard, you can use any type of sprays that says "ELIMINATE ODORS". Better yet the one that says "KILL GERMS, MILDEW, and ODORS". In America, we have the brand called Febreze, Im not sure if you guys carry that product there. Good Luck

[@factsdontcareaboutyourfeel2900]

Febreze is just a gimmick it doesn't neutralize odours it masks smells. Proper cleaning requires filth and germs to be flushed away. Also hand sanitizer does not do anything but spread germs onto your hands

[@omer9666]

Here in Saudi Arabia you can use the dettol disinfectant spray ! Its available in any supermarket i guess especially lulu hypermarket

[@Blueguitar007]

Fabreze kills small animals and people with asthma - take it off the shelves! And to rant about other crap - people stop buying scented oils for your cars and homes..why do you think we have double the kids with asthma since 1980? Sorry Brian..not meant at you :-)

[@Medvediu1]

the best is to OZON your interior/air conditioner for around 90 minutes depending of the case. . that thing is 300 times stronger than chlor and 50% more effective. it will kill the mildew inside your AC will kill any dors and bad smell totally.

[@edubb2491]

Lysol works

[@Blueguitar007]

​@@edubb2491 and stinks.. I have asthma that's no bueno

[@jasonkeller5732]

And supposedly eats away plastics over time and gives a gassy smell that sticks to plastics. I ran the ozone machine idea past my step mom who has a PhD in organic chemistry and she said that's a big no no.

[@wprsnpr]

“Go ahead” 17 times lol

[@Evan_afton1983]

Is it just me or does aizawa look like he's dressed like the ghost from yandere simulator?

[@4x4dusti54]

legged friends with him on the same thing as a little while to

[@attilabodi826]

after a month it still smells like dust

[@behindthen0thing]

Ok

[@gandapelayo]

this is wrong way. temporary...just like wearing perfume without taking shower.....Instead Do this..do all vacuum all panels and change the cabin filter (10 dollars autozone/fabreez flavor)... located in compartment....Plus turn on your heater max heat to kill germs and dry those mildew inside the panel for 10-15 min....Do heater max once in a while....buy 3 dollars california scent cherry or lime my sheridan ...Your car is now 100 percent smells good..all year round

[@metalmaniac1130]

now it is full of allergens instead of actually removing the mold spores, now the dead mold spores are in the coils and duct system along with 2 additional pollutants/allergens (scented filter and addition scented chemicals)

[@whiteabbas]

Metal Maniac do you have a better way to do it?

[@jng3379]

ganda pelayo Remember not all vehicles have cabin filters. I was surprise to find out the my 2013 ford F-150 does not have one. I won't buy another truck without a cabin filter. Lesson well learned.

[@dan428]

+ganda pelayo adding perfume does nothing to clean your vents or car.

[@brodysbuckinbroncos7697]

Not every vehicle has a cabin filter, I suppose as an alternative you could clean the inside of the blower motor mount and any other large airways.

[@amensheani1457]

And what does this crap supposed to do? Does it go in and scrub and scoop out all the mildew, mold dirt grim out and through it in a trash can for you? What a joke..

[@danmac0]

Waste of money. This doesnt work at all. What you want to do is to spray into the evaporator, not the vents!

[@Methodical2]

I won't say a "total" waste of money. It's good as the part 2 of a 2 part cleaning solution - part 1 being the cleaning solution sprayed into the evaporator.

[@gordbaker896]

The evaporator is a sealed pressurized unit. You cannot spray into it.It is the Interior of the car that needs cleaning. Not the outside air.

[@NT9K]

Any type of cleaner gets sprayed on to the evaporator coil/fins where the air passes through to get conditioned. Why would you assume he meant spraying cleaner directly into the refrigerant circuit wtf Anyways, the best way to get rid of ANY odor 100% in a car is a combination of cleaning and an ozone generator.

[@NT9K]

wrong as hell man...Ozone is going to do crap except take odors away assuming you aren't brain dead and only leave it for 1-4 hours max and let the vehicle air out afterwards. You can't "flood" the box the evaporator like you're suggesting. Anything you spray through the drain is going to either come back out through the drain or come out of the return/supply. Any significant dirt that is trapped on the coil will need direct water pressure and/or agitation, which of course would require removing or at least accessing it. You talking about cleaning it 90% like you've actually inspected the coil afterwards lol... A full deep clean of the interior and ozone as a last resort is all you need, like I said.

[@dannyboy632]

piss works jus as good