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Mildew Smell In Car

I have just recently bought a 1995 Monte Carlo from my grandparents. It has been sitting closed up in Maryland for a little over a year. I brought it down to Florida and for the first few months I have had no problems. About two or three months ago I started noticing a musty or mildew smell. Not long after my bf starting telling me that every time I get out of my car I smell like that.

I'm a very clean person and my car reflects that. Every Tuesday on my day off I clean it out from head to toe. I use the sprinkle and vacuum air freshener in hopes it will help. That of course only lasts a couple hours and the smell comes back. I've never left my windows down in the rain and I never leave trash in there. Tomorrow I'm trying Damp Rid but if that does not work what should I try next?

Kelly from Florida

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RE: Mildew Smell In Car

Try spraying it with some What Odor? It completely got rid of the fish smell in my car after someone poured fish oil in my a/c vents. Really works great. had me saying What Odor?

Post by boyoiman

RE: Mildew Smell In Car

Here's a new website. it might answer your water/mildew issues.
http://www.mycarsmellsbad.com/index ... content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=85

I hope the link works. If not, just visit their website and click on Mold Spores link. Good Luck

Post By Nubie (Guest Post)

RE: Mildew Smell In Car

This is for after all the water is out of the floor and walls. Pour coffee grounds from the package onto a cookie sheet and leave overnight in the car. The coffee is still fit to use as beverage.

Post by kimhis

RE: Mildew Smell In Car

Try Coal (the little square kind you put in an outdoor NON gas grill OR bowls of vinagar and leave the windows up as long as possible.
(The vinagar smells HORRIBLE for a bit, but it is well worth it.

Post by SueQ

Archived Request: It rained in my car - How can I prevent mildew and mold?

I accidentally left the sun roof open on my two-month old car over night and, Murphy's Law, we got hit with a major storm. My interior was drenched! The car is still operating okay and i've been letting it sit in a underground garage with windows and sun roof open so it can air out. The seats are cloth. They don't feel very wet but I'm sure the water has soaked into the core and is festering there. Is there anything else I can do to prevent mold/mildew from setting in?

Kate

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