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Monday, May 21, 2007 Jeanne writes: "I have had problems buying a used car.  They must be using some newer foams, glues, etc.  I am having problems with odors in even 2002 models.  My husband thinks the odors are coming from the fabric in the seats.  I can’t stand leather because of the dyes.  Do you have any suggestions?"

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Jeanne,  I just read that Car Talk has a page on their website about car odors: http://cartalk.com/content/features/toxic/

Follow their link to the fascinating interview and then go to www.healthycar.org for more information. Good luck!



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  5/25/07 11:31 PM | Permalink

  Someone told me that the film on the inside of car windows is the accumulation of plastic and other chemicals collecting on the glass.
  
  <<Yes, this film is very hard to remove, especially with typical cleaners. I
  use Super Clean with some washing soda added. I follow with a clean water
  rinse and then a buffing action when drying. It works pretty well without
  smearing. Don't skip the washing soda.>>