2006-11-21 04:21:26 · 10 answers · asked by theprettyone 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Before you replace the carpets as last resort.................
Try febreeze (for automotive carpets), 500ml spray bottle for 2.99$
most likely your carpets need a wash again with detergent /baking soda. the smell part is usually due to growth of fungus ,mildew etc.which is not good for you coz they release spores in air.
clean it thoroughly, dry it with some vaccum and try febreeze on carpets and mats...it kills odour causing germs.
2006-11-21 04:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Aizen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First remove the mats and let your car sit in the sun with windows open until the rugs are bone dry. Cover the carpets with a thick coating of baking powder a let sit for a day or 2. Then vacuum the baking powder.
2006-11-21 04:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by radar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will in all probability could desire to eliminate the seats and take the carpet out so the noise insulating mat can dry out suitable. this will additionally make certain that there is not any water trapped in the floor pan which will rot the floor desirable out from under you. mould will proceed to enhance the place there is moisture recent so the sole real scientific care is to eliminate all factors of moisture. this will additionally help preclude mysterious destiny electric issues. as quickly as you get the carpet out use Lysol cleanser and then enable it sit down carpet area down in the sunlight on cardboard on pavement until it relatively is stable and dry. utilising something like ordinary green will bypass away it smelling clean if the Lysol is only too reliable for you.
2016-10-22 11:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by wach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully you should probably replace the rugs. But baking soda works wonders at removing odors. Just spread it on thick and let it sit there for a few hours, them vac it out.
2006-11-21 04:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Big Rick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a big job,you have to pull the carpet completely out of the vehicle,pressure wash the carpet with a 5 percent bleach solution,throw away and replace the jute(the carpet padding).dry thouroughly and re-assemble
2006-11-21 04:35:03 · answer #5 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO YOU MEAN THE CARPET OR THE FLOORMATS? IF IT IS THE FLOOR MATS TRY WASHING THEM WITH A DETERGENT BAKING SODA MIX. WE HAD SOME MUSTY TOWELS THAT GOT LEFT WET AND THE BAKING SODA WORKED ON THOSE. IF IT IS THE CARPET, TAKE IT TO A DETAIL SHOP, MAYBE THEY HAVE SOME TRICKS.
2006-11-21 04:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start by taking your nasty floor mats out of the car. Then you should take it to a professional auto detail shop, they can shampoo it. That might do the trick. good luck
2006-11-21 05:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is dry I would sprinklr baking soda on it (real heavy) then let it set then vacuum it then take it in and have it shampoed. If it is possible leave the windows open
2006-11-21 05:02:07 · answer #8 · answered by hugh_laur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Febrezze helps with funky smells!
2006-11-21 06:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by PinkHighHeels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy new floor mats..or if its the interior carpeting take it to a detailer and have them steam clean the carpets
2006-11-21 04:59:13 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋