Millions of vehicles in circulation contain toxic levels of cigarette smoke residue known as thirdhand smoke.

What is thirdhand smoke?

Thirdhand smoke is the combination of nicotine and other chemicals found in cigarette smoke that remain on surfaces long after someone has smoked.

These chemicals can then be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, potentially increasing the risk of certain cancers and other serious diseases.

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17%

The percentage of pre-owned vehicles which contain levels of thirdhand smoke.

300 hours

The average person will spend more than 300 hours in their car per year.

90%

The percentage of carcinogens from cigarette smoke that stick to interior surfaces.

18+ months

Contamination can last between 18 months after smoking occurs up to the entire length of ownership.

Removing thirdhand smoke from a vehicle’s interior is next to impossible.

Dealerships and rental agencies focus on masking the smell of thirdhand smoke, not removing it. Unfortunately, standard detailing procedures introduce other chemicals known to react with compounds found in thirdhand smoke which worsen overall toxicity.

Imagine if a problem this big could be solved in less than 1 minute?

Introducing Ion

An innovative, rapid test designed to detect thirdhand smoke in your next pre-owned or rental vehicle.

Thirdhand smoke awareness is gaining momentum.

In 2000, there were less than 25 research articles including references to “thirdhand smoke”.

At the start of 2022, “thirdhand smoke” has been referenced more than 4,000 times by major media publications, outstanding medical journals, and leading research institutions.

Indoor cigarette smoke combines with air pollutants to form compounds that might cause cancer and that can linger for decades.

Thirdhand smoke is a stealth toxin that sticks to clothing, furniture, carpet, and other surfaces.

There is really no safe amount of thirdhand smoke.

Thirdhand smoke is a health hazard for infants and children.

A car’s interior contains more materials and surfaces, such as floor carpeting, seat fabrics, upholstery, and ceiling liners, that readily absorb toxic tobacco residue.

There are carcinogens in third-hand smoke and they are a cancer risk.

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(Single Test Kit)

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