Tips from experienced motorists on how to remove the smell of damp in the car

foto27996-1The interior of any car should smell nice. Only if this condition is met, it will be a pleasure to use the vehicle.

The appearance of extraneous odors requires immediate action. The article will focus on how to remove the smell of dampness in the car with the help of improvised and specialized formulations.

What's the first thing to do?

Before proceeding to eliminate the unpleasant smell from the car, it is necessary to find out the cause of its occurrence.

If it's not a breakdown, then you need to take the following measures:

  1. foto27996-2Ventilate the salon. The car doors are left open for at least 5 hours.
  2. Turn on the air conditioner. Its work ensures the removal of excess moisture. If there is a lot of it in the cabin, then the air conditioner should work for at least half an hour.
  3. Switch on the oven. It will allow you to avoid condensation on the glass if it is cool outside the window.
  4. Wash and dry the rugs. Sometimes it is on them that moisture accumulates, leading to the appearance of a damp smell. Be sure to dry the floor under the rugs.

If all the steps are completed, but the smell of dampness in the car persists, a better treatment of the interior is required.

Use of improvised means

To combat an unpleasant odor, you can use the tools at hand... It is necessary to choose those compounds that have a disinfecting effect. They must not only neutralize the unpleasant odor, but also destroy the bacteria that cause it.

Soda

Soda not only suppresses the activity of pathogenic flora, but also absorbs excess moisture.

Use it as follows:

  • pour baking soda onto the rugs and floor so that it covers the entire space;
  • leave it to influence for a day;
  • collect the powder with a vacuum cleaner.
Fabric covers can be treated in the same way, but baking soda is ineffective on leather upholstery.

Vinegar

You can deal with damp odors in your car with a mild vinegar solution.

Mode of application:

  1. foto27996-3In 200 ml of water dissolve 100 ml of vinegar 9%.
  2. Pour the composition into a spray bottle.
  3. All accessible surfaces are processed with it, with the exception of covers.
  4. Wipe the interior with a clean damp cloth.
  5. Leave doors or windows open for at least 12 hours.

Vinegar can be used prophylactically, even if the smell has not yet appeared. It is necessary to carry out surface treatment with it at least once a week.

Vinegar is not used to care for leather cases and her substitute, as this threatens the appearance of divorces.

Ammonia

To remove the smell of dampness, you can use ammonia, which is active against pathogenic flora. It not only eliminates extraneous odors, but fights against their cause - bacteria and fungi.

Mode of application:

  • pour 100 ml of water into a suitable container, add 20 drops of ammonia to it;
  • pour the solution into a container with a spray bottle;
  • apply the compound to car mats and floor;
  • wipe the surface with a dry clean cloth.

There is another way to use ammonia to combat the smell of dampness: it is poured into a saucer in the amount of one teaspoon, put into the salon and all doors and windows are closed. After 12 hours, the product is removed and the car is ventilated.

Inhalation of ammonia vapors can cause intoxication of the body. Therefore, you can drive the car only after the ammonia has completely disappeared.

Chlorhexidine

You can buy this strong antiseptic at any pharmacy. This is a budget, but effective tool that destroys almost all bacteria known to science.

Mode of application:

  1. foto27996-4Dilute 100 ml of chlorhexidine alcohol solution with water in equal proportions.
  2. Pour the solution into a spray bottle, treat all accessible surfaces with it.
  3. Leave the product to dry naturally.
  4. Ventilate the car during the day.

Chlorhexidine can be used to care not only for hard surfaces, but also for covers made of different materials.

Coffee

Ground coffee beans are a powerful flavoring agent that displaces all other odors. For optimal effect, only freshly ground natural powder should be used.

Mode of application:

  • grind 10 coffee beans;
  • distribute the powder into fabric bags;
  • spread them around the cabin;
  • leave for a day.

If the coffee aroma suits the owner of the vehicle, then you can maintain it on an ongoing basis by changing the bags once a week.

You need to use coffee after general cleaning and drying of the car interior, since it will not be able to cope with the bacteria that provoke the smell of damp on its own.

Special formulations

You can cope with the smell of dampness with the help of specialized chemicals that are sold in online stores and in stores for motorists. Top 3 best remedies:

Doctor Wax

The odor neutralizer for the car "breath of the alps" is a non-toxic biodegradable gel substance that effectively absorbs foreign odors and provides freshness in the car interior.

You can install it anywhere... The manufacturer recommends placing the jar under the car seat. The box must be left open to produce the desired effect. Price - 320 rubles.

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Deliss

The manufacturer notes that his remedy has a triple effect:

  • neutralizes odor,
  • eliminates the cause of its appearance,
  • flavors the salon.

The product must be sprayed onto the surface to be treated. If it is hard, wipe it with a dry cloth, and if it is soft, wait for the composition to dry. The spray has a light floral scent. Price - 320 rubles.

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Helmetex Auto Coffee & Wood

The product is available as a spray. It can be used to treat any kind of surface, including:

  • fabric and leather upholstery,
  • rugs,
  • ceiling,
  • floor, etc.

The composition not only eliminates the smell of dampness at the molecular level, but also has an antibacterial effect. After using it, there will be no streaks or marks left in the car.

The spray has a hypoallergenic formula. Price - 420 rubles per 100 ml bottle.

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If you smell from the air conditioner?

If a damp smell comes from the air conditioner, you need to open the front cover of the unit and remove the filter.

It is useless to clean it, as after a while the smell will appear again. The filter must be replaced, and the air conditioner itself must be treated from the inside.

Procedure:

  1. Take out and dry the rugs, wash and dry the floor.
  2. Turn on the oven at full power, close the doors and leave it to work for 10 minutes.
  3. Switch the air conditioner to recirculation.
  4. Use a special air conditioner cleaner. It can be foam, gas or liquid that needs to be blown into the cavity of the system.
  5. After another 10 minutes, turn off the oven, open the doors for ventilation.

Prevention

To prevent the appearance of a damp smell in the cabin, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

  • do not leave the car outside in the rain, you need to park it in the garage;
  • foto27996-8thoroughly dry the rugs and the floor under them;
  • regularly clean the salon;
  • perform timely replacement of door seals;
  • periodically clean the seats with a washing vacuum cleaner and a steam generator;
  • Store gel dehumidifiers under the seat or in the glove compartment;
  • ventilate the vehicle by leaving it open;
  • timely undergo maintenance.

Helpful information

Tips to get rid of the damp smell in your car:

  1. Any remedy will be ineffective if you do not perform high-quality ventilation of the car.
  2. Do not rely on classic cardboard flavors to deal with the damp smell. A comprehensive approach is required to solve the problem.
  3. Care must be taken when handling covers so as not to spoil the material.
The smell of dampness cannot be ignored. It is not only unpleasant, but it can also cause health problems.

Constant inhalation of air with mold spores will lead to the development of respiratory diseases, such as asthma.

You will find a lot of useful and important information about removing various unpleasant odors from objects and surfaces in this section.

Conclusion

Many drivers encounter the smell of dampness in a car. To get rid of it, first of all, you need to direct efforts to eliminate the cause of its appearance. When it is eliminated, you can use antibacterial and flavoring agents.

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