Process for vehicle interior deodorization
The vehicle interior deodorizer may comprise a deodorizing device for deodorizing the interior of a vehicle and a method of using the deodorizing device. During a treatment cycle, the deodorizing device may release a chemical tablet into a cup holding water after an evacuation interval. The chemical tablet may dissolve in the water, creating a deodorizing solution. A bubbler mechanism may de-gas the deodorizing solution and may force deodorizing gas out of the deodorizing device such that the deodorizing gas may saturate the interior of the vehicle during a treatment interval. The bubbler mechanism may quiesce during a dissipation interval such that the deodorizing gas may abate. The vehicle may be opened and aired out to complete the treatment cycle.
1. A method of deodorizing a vehicle comprising the steps of:
placing water into a cup of a deodorizing device by a user;
placing the deodorizing device into a cup holder of a vehicle by the user;
inserting a chemical tablet into a tablet chamber accessible at the top of a lid of said deodorizing device by the user;
said user activating the deodorizing device to initiate a release timer;
upon expiration of said release timer, the device dropping the chemical tablet into the water in the cup, energizing a bubbler mechanism by a controller, and initiating a treatment cycle;
at termination of said treatment cycle, said controller deenergizing the bubbler mechanism;
said device displaying a ‘post treatment wait indication’ as an indicator of abatement of a deodorizing gas;
said device displaying a ‘treatment complete indication’ to the user;
said user preparing the vehicle for normal use upon completion of the treatment and abatement cycle.
2. The method according to claim 1
where placing the water into the cup of the deodorizing device comprises the steps of removing the lid from the cup, adding the water to the cup up to a max fill line, and replacing the lid on the top of the cup.
3. The method according to claim 1
where preparing the vehicle for treatment comprises the steps of starting an engine, turning fans to a highest speed setting, opening all vents, setting a vehicle ventilation system to recirculate air within the vehicle, and closing all windows.
4. The method according to claim 1
where activating the deodorizing device comprises the steps of pressing a start/stop button, the device displaying a ‘ready to start treatment indication’, releasing the start/stop button, and the device displaying a ‘countdown indication’.
5. The method according to claim 1
where dropping the chemical tablet into the water in the cup comprises the steps of activating a tablet door to a release the tablet position.
6. The method according to claim 1
where preparing the vehicle for normal use comprises the steps of opening the doors, closing vents, turning fans off, and stopping the engine.
7. The method according to claim 1
where control signals are transmitted from the controller to one or more indicator lights to provide visual confirmation to a user of stages of the treatment process.
8. The method according to claim 1
where the controller determines if the chemical tablet is present in the tablet chamber and displaying a ‘tablet error indication’ if the chemical tablet is not present.