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Old 07-13-2020, 10:37 AM
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Question Car Freshener

Trying to figure out what everyone uses/recommends on keeping the MB smelling good/new! I just bought those vent plugin freshener but idk if I like the look let alone the smell of it. Smells too fruity for me and for the car.

What do yall recommend on using and where do yall place/keep it?! TIA
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Originally Posted by Kush Desai
Trying to figure out what everyone uses/recommends on keeping the MB smelling good/new! I just bought those vent plugin freshener but idk if I like the look let alone the smell of it. Smells too fruity for me and for the car.

What do yall recommend on using and where do yall place/keep it?! TIA
I keep one of these in the driver's door cup holder (below the trunk release button). Each one lasts for several months.

California Scents Air Freshener - Monterey Vanilla (3 pack) California Scents Air Freshener - Monterey Vanilla (3 pack)
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This will make the ladies swoon.

Tear out a V shape of plastic on top and pull about an inch and half out. (It's strong, when new)

Place in under the seat, near the vent.

(I can also recommend the "new car smell" version)


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I don't have a W205 but I bought one of those ~$150 Bissell carpet extractors and I use it occasionally (maybe once every 6 months). It really makes a car smell fresh. I do the carpets and the mats.
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I don't have a W205 but I bought one of those ~$150 Bissell carpet extractors and I use it occasionally (maybe once every 6 months). It really makes a car smell fresh. I do the carpets and the mats.
This ^^^^

I’ve never thought a clean car needed fragrance.
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This ^^^^

I’ve never thought a clean car needed fragrance.
​​​​​​Clean doesn't mean nice smelling.

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This ^^^^

I’ve never thought a clean car needed fragrance.
A bit arrogant to infer that folks who use air fresheners have something to hide.

Not everyone wants the neutral smell of "car interior" all the time
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[QUOTE=Kush Desai;8105167]Trying to figure out what everyone uses/recommends on keeping the MB smelling good/new! I just bought those vent plugin freshener but idk if I like the look let alone the smell of it. Smells too fruity for me and for the car.

What do yall recommend on using and where do yall place/keep it?! TIA[/QUOTE

Wonder Wafers are awesome. You can pick them up on eBay for almost nothing. They come in a variety of “flavors” (‘New Leather’ is my personal favorite), they go under your seat, and last for about a month.
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Thanks everyone for the input!
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This has always worked for me.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/new-car...car-scent.html
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I've also used that one and I can vouch for the fact that it is pretty good.
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Just bought this. Seems to work great—if you love the smell of leather as much as I do.
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If you've got cash to spare, you can also try going the Air Balance retrofit path:
http://www.gzcarphone.com/mercedes-b...hener_p34.html
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Originally Posted by Kush Desai
Trying to figure out what everyone uses/recommends on keeping the MB smelling good/new! I just bought those vent plugin freshener but idk if I like the look let alone the smell of it. Smells too fruity for me and for the car.

What do yall recommend on using and where do yall place/keep it?! TIA
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product...8S0WXSO0&psc=1

I purchased this, works great. Turns off by itself after 2hours. Lasts for 80hours fully charged. Uses the small oil bottles, which you can buy from anywhere or fill the empty one provided.

I have a coupe and place the diffuser in the back cupholders. I should note that I almost rarely park my car in the sun.

I dont have the cupholders in the front as I removed it to give more room and to place a wireless charging pad.



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Got this as well for the middle vents lol.

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product...8S0WXSO0&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com.au/DEALPEAK-f...omotive&sr=1-5
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Try Wonder Wafers.

Originally Posted by Kush Desai
Trying to figure out what everyone uses/recommends on keeping the MB smelling good/new! I just bought those vent plugin freshener but idk if I like the look let alone the smell of it. Smells too fruity for me and for the car.

What do yall recommend on using and where do yall place/keep it?! TIA
These things are the best smelling, longest lasting car fresheners I’ve ever found. They come JN a variety of “flavors,” but the leather scents are the best.

https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Wafers-Fresheners-Individually-Fragrance/dp/B016LF42VU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wonder+wafers+car+air+freshener&qid=1603890519&sprefix=wonder+wafer&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Wafers-Fresheners-Individually-Fragrance/dp/B016LF42VU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wonder+wafers+car+air+freshener&qid=1603890519&sprefix=wonder+wafer&sr=8-3
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Originally Posted by drjohn08318
These things are the best smelling, longest lasting car fresheners I’ve ever found. They come JN a variety of “flavors,” but the leather scents are the best.

https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Wafers...r+wafer&sr=8-3
Im not so sure how safe those fake leather smells are long term lol.

I will stick to my scented lavender oils lol.
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the retrofit Air Balance Kit on eBay = $650 USD.
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the retrofit Air Balance Kit on eBay = $650 USD.
$650 buys lots of hookers and skittles
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the retrofit Air Balance Kit on eBay = $650 USD.
my only regret is that i didnt order it with my 2016 C450.

the problem is finding a installer that can install this retrofit.

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