A stay-at-home dad's epic car detailing session has captured the attention of 4.6 million viewers in just a few days, showcasing what might be the most thorough -- and chaotic -- vehicle cleaning ever documented on social media. Joey Foo (@joey.foo) turned a simple complaint about his wife's Ford Bronco having "an aroma" into a comprehensive automotive deep clean that lasted over three hours and involved everything from pressure washers to leaf blowers.

The viral TikTok, posted on Oct. 29, follows Foo's characteristic stream-of-consciousness approach to household tasks, complete with random observations, time stamps, and tangential musings that have made him famous among his 3.1 million followers. What started as his wife wanting to drive his new car became an automotive transformation project that showcases both the challenges of family vehicle maintenance and Foo's uniquely entertaining approach to problem-solving.

"My wife told me that she has an aroma in her vehicle so she's going to drive my new car today while I go ahead and rip apart hers and pressure clean her car," Foo explains at the beginning of the video, immediately setting the tone for what would become a marathon cleaning session.

Foo's investigation into the mysterious odor began with some detective work that immediately yielded clues. "Well there is a diaper right on her dashboard that might explain the smell but there's no blue line. Yeah clean diaper," he reports, demonstrating the kind of parental forensics that resonates with people everywhere.

The Ford Bronco's interior revealed the typical battlefield of family life: "96 Happy Meals have been eaten on these car seats," Foo observes while surveying the damage. Rather than judging the mess, he offers a refreshingly positive perspective: "And if you see any food or crumbs, that just means your kids are well fed. Good job, parents."

This approach to finding positives in parenting chaos struck a chord with viewers. One commenter, Kylie Sauter, wrote, "I love how you take messes and find the positives. 'If there's a lot of food in your car seat it means your kids are well fed.' I actually teared up."

Foo's cleaning arsenal went well beyond traditional car care products and showcased his unconventional but effective approach. His pressure washer took center stage, equipped with what he called "this cool attachment" that his wife's parents had given him -- a rotating underbody cleaner that he repurposed for seat covers.

"My wife's parents gave me this cool attachment for my pressure washer, so that means my wife can't be mad at me for pressure washing," he reasons, referencing a previous incident where "the last time I came within 10 feet of my wife's car with a pressure washer, she gave me the silent treatment for 22 minutes."

The cleaning process included several unusual techniques that made car detailing professionals cringe in the comments. Foo used Dawn dish soap to wash the exterior, window cleaner on interior surfaces, and his leaf blower to dry various components.

Professional detailer Darius Taylor commented, "As a car detailer, your car cleaning videos always stress me out," while another user noted, "Dawn dish soap is awful for the paint of a vehicle," and, "Windex isn't tint approved either."

One of the most relatable aspects of Foo's cleaning session was his inability to focus on a single task. Midway through pressure washing seat covers, he suddenly switched to cleaning his driveway, prompting his own observation: "Anybody else have a hard time focusing on one task?"

This scattered but thorough approach resonated strongly with viewers. User ericaheliza commented, "As someone with ADHD, I think it's because he's extremely enticing to watch. You never know what's coming next. He's got random thoughts thrown into the video and it's always fast paced!"

The video included numerous tangential observations, from noting his neighbor Mike's name ("that's pretty cool") to admitting "I tried Wingstop for the first time this weekend and I didn't like it" and sharing that he's "a Libra. I don't like anybody mad at me."

Viewers consistently praised Foo's entertainment value, with many dubbing him "the Blippi for adults" -- a reference to the children's entertainer known for educational content and boundless energy. Foo responded to this observation, "What kind of clothes should I wear and what colors should it be?"

The video sparked extensive discussion about family car maintenance. Top commenter Marky Mark wrote, "There's no odor. She just wanted you to clean her car," earning over 56,000 likes and suggesting the "aroma" was merely a clever way to get Foo to tackle the cleaning project.

User Leeanne_Elliott's comment captured the essence of Foo's appeal: "Everytime I watch you I realize my attention span is actually fine," which swiftly garnered nearly 28,000 likes.

While Foo's approach was unconventional, several knowledgeable commenters offered practical advice for addressing vehicle smells. Multiple users suggested checking the cabin air filter, with Bobbi McCormack writing, "Inside the car there's an air filter that your air system runs into the inside of the car it may need cleaned off that could be where the smell's [from] coming from."

User cbj23fl suggested a culprit: "99.9% times it's a water bottle with leftover drink!" This comment sparked numerous stories from parents about forgotten sippy cups and spilled beverages creating mysterious car odors.

Perhaps the best moment came when Foo explained his motivation: "When my wife's car is less cluttered and more clean that means when she gets home she is more inclined to be in a good mood. When my wife's in a good mood, I'm in a good mood too, so it's a win-win."

This relationship wisdom, delivered while pressure washing floor mats, encapsulated the deeper message beneath the surface chaos. Multiple commenters transcribed and praised this philosophy, recognizing the thoughtful partnership behind the entertaining cleaning session.

The video concludes with Foo's wife returning to find her thoroughly cleaned Ford Bronco, though the question of the original aroma remained mysteriously unaddressed -- leading many to suspect the whole scenario was orchestrated to give Foo's wife a chance to drive his new vehicle while getting her car detailed in the process.

Meg wrote, "I honestly aspire to be as family oriented and as happy as you and your wife."

Motor1 reached out to Joey Foo via email. We'll be sure to update this if he responds.