MOULDY SEATS

Hi peeps, Happy new year to all of you.

i need help, How do i stop my seats from getting covered in mould when i have left car a few days? any ideas will be helpfull.

Thanks.

 

There are a couple of options, for my cars I keep garaged through the winter I put in a small damp collector, basically small box with ice you put some crystals in the top and it draws any dampness into the collecting tray underneath which you can pour off.

There are some new fabric bags with some substance inside which does same job, but the stuff in the bag absorbers the water and you dry them out in the microwave. Not tried them though but seem less messy and you could jump in the car and leave them in place.

I would try and find out why car is getting so damp though to attract mould in first place, although once the sprores are there then they can start up quite quickly. A thorough clean would help get rid of them.  Just standing outside shouldn't be enough to attract any mould unless there is a leak somewhere. We had an MGF used to be outside and not moved all through the winter without any issues.

i have those absorbent trays inside the car for 3 weeks now, no water in them, Thanks Richard

If you are still getting mould on seats then there must be some spores present still, have a look at this and also similar searches on this site.

Interior Mould | Detailing World Forum

Vax them. Even Asda hire out 'Rug Doctor' units now.  As long as it has the hand held attachment, it'll do the trick. Best done where/when the car can be left to dry out though, dampness could be coming from the floor.  Perhaps leave the windows open? (if you can)

shaunyp said

Hi peeps, Happy new year to all of you.

i need help, How do i stop my seats from getting covered in mould when i have left car a few days? any ideas will be helpfull.

Thanks.

 

Hi,
Have you managed to sort this one now?

spray white vinegar on the areas affected .then wips off after 10 mins . leave a window open a few millimetres too and find out where water is getting into the car.

Top leaking, "Window Scrapers" tight to the window, all come to mind, as well as the Rain Drains in the engine bay, and lower edges of the door and body plugged up will allow water to collect, and if the rubber plug is missing from the Center of the Door it allows water to get a direct path to the carpet.

When I was storing 1 of my 2 cabbies, it was under a carport, New Top, all Windows closed and tight, during the late fall, I had a Mold issue, I decided to clean it with cleaning agent, (totally awesome, water, vinegar, and one tsp of bleach to a liter of water).  I wiped everything down.

I hadn't driven it in a few months (I have 2 Cabbies), so it sat all closed up…

What I did was to start driving it about every 3-4 days, and at least to work once a week.  I also left the rear windows slightly down…

Mold will happen in Covered and Clammy weather… Ya, gotta drive them.

Door Drain, They are also in the rear quarter panels to allow water out of the trunk area… I usually blow air or poke a wire in there to keep them clean.


Door plug.


In my Newbie post I have a section on where is my top leaking from…. lotta good hints there.

I have an outdoor cover on mine all the time it's not in use, which can be all over winter although I do start her up every now and again. I did notice some mould build up on my steering wheel and a few other areas so have bought a couple of these dehumifying things. They do make a difference.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/331718143095

As  said  above,  find and fix the  leak  ,   if  possible  leave the  windows down  1/4 inch to  allow air  flow,
 at this  time  of  year    if  it's  only slight mold,  I'd  spray lightly  with  an  anti -bac cleaner  for now  . 
But  try  to  dry out the  car. .