hey guys so my s got wet from the inside by the previous owner ( no idea how it happened ) its no longer wet, but the inside of the car has that water/humid smell. Just not a pleasant smell for the ladies to roll in . I already put a little black ice tree in there ( best stuff ever btw ) but still thats not going to get rid of that smell has anyone ever forgot to put there top up and got the same problem or any ideas on how i can maybe get rid of the smell? i was thinking maybe leaving a large humidifier in there for a while any ideas?

 

Is their mold somewhere in the car? Try to find the source of the smell, otherwise air the car out.

 

no, no mold that i know of unless its under the carpet. cause i took the seats off to vacuum the carpet and the passenger side was wet under and behind the passenger seat. I haven't really tried airing it out. Shoot i haven't even really drove it much. It just sits there. Im waiting for my front bumper to get out of the shop.

 

Maybe a few steam cleanings followed by a thorough vacuum would be my suggestion.

 

Ive never been too successful. I once coated the carpet, underside and top side, with baking soda and leaving it sit for a couple days before I vacuumed it up. It helped, but your best bet is to take the carpet out and seriously scrub it, soak it and dry it thoroughly.

 

and was going to suggest the same. under tha carpet is an insulation that is probable the source of the smell. Taking the carpet completely out and thoroughly cleaning it is the best bet

 

ive also found putting a dehumidifier in there and some baking soda for a while to do wonders

 

This will works like magic to removed bad odor for the car . Let me make long story short, back in 2005 my mother live in New-Orleans and her 2004 Honda Accord got flooded by Hurricane Katrina and her car smell like sanitary sewer. Her neighbor shows me the trick to get that odor out. Get yourself one loaf of fresh bread and place it all over inside your car and especially on the floor of the car. Put your top up and close all the windows and makes sure it a nice sunny day. Let your car sit in the sun for at least 4 hours or more. Please do not ask me how it work, but work like magic.


P.S. Please don’t try to eat the breads after or you need to call 911.

 

So should I just put down some baking soda on the carpet and put a dehumidifier in there and then vaccum it up? And lmao are you serious about the bread thing or are you pulling my strings? Lol if your serious what kind of bread worked good? Wheat, white, what brand? Thanks guys!

 

I used the one with the lowest price in the store. I was just like you when I first hear it, but it work man. My Mom past away June/2010 why am I using her to be joking around.

Jon