Car not used for a few months— now covered in mold?

New Home

It's probably a silly suggestion but the windows of my wheelbarrow of a car fog up if I forget to leave the air circulation button thingy open (stop me if I'm being too technical - see pic. At least some air gets the chance to circulate.

I would agree re: the moisture traps and the dehumidifier.

CMOTDibbler

The mould that grows on your seatbelts, seats and steering wheel and other places doesn't just need damp. It needs food. In the form of dead skin cells, crumbs and other nourishing debris that comes from you and your passengers. And the damp doesn't require a leak. Condensation from heating/cooling during the day and night is enough.

Just a cheery thought for people who think their cars are immune from this problem.

brokenbad

Get a reusable car dehumidifier bag from Temu to absorb excess moisture in the car - i have one in the car and it does the job.

reusable silicone car dehumidifier bag 0 88lb color changing microwave rechargeable ideal for vehicles closets basements garages - appliances - Temu Ireland

New Home

I got a similar one in Halford a good few years back, I usually stick it on a rad to dry. The other moisture traps (plastic boxes with either granules or a block that absorb the humidity) are good, too, you can get them very easily (often in places like Dealz) and usually cost peanuts. Some are not refillable, though.

Esel

Lidl have a dehumidifier pack for less than €10 at the moment.

1 KG bag, absorbs 200 ml water. Dry and re-use.

loyatemu

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I have 2 of those in the car, it's still fogging up at this time of year.

Esel

Checked it yesterday, it was 1100g weight. That's after 2 days in the car. It is not supposed to be dried until it weighs 1200g. If it improves the condensation on the screen I'll be happy. Hopefully, regular cycles of use will help.

GPoint

deep clean with mould killing stuff and steam , retract all belts , wrap them around seats and run dehumidifier and heater inside. Followed by an ozone treatment to kill bacteria. Maintain dry afterwards .

9935452

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I think half of the problem is getting into the car with moisture on the feet or when it is raining with a wet jacket or the likes.

My daily has air con which keeps the car fairly dry and fog free.

I bought a classic last month that lives in a garage that will fog up driving it.

I've bought a small mains dehumidifier for it to see if I can eliminate the fogging

fatbhoy

Safest way to get rid of the mould is to make up a solution of white vinegar and water, maybe 50/50, and use that with a cloth, maybe a microfibre cloth, to clean the affected areas. The vinegar smell will go away soon after, but this kills the mould. You might have to do this every now and then till it stops appearing, or maybe once will be enough.

fish fingers

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