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> MOLD! What to do about it?
SirAndy
post Jan 19 2017, 12:37 PM
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Crap, looks like i had some water seeping into my car over the last few weeks.

Removed the cover this morning to get my toolbox and the whole interior is covered with mold.
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Anyone here have any experience with cleaning this mess?
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mepstein
post Jan 19 2017, 02:31 PM
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If you have carpet, I would put it in your clothes washer. Not all at once. A couple pieces at a time. Then out in the sun to dry. I did it to mine when I bought it and it turned out good. Or go to the do it your self car wash and hit it with the soap and rinse.
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post Jan 19 2017, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 19 2017, 02:31 PM) *

If you have carpet, I would put it in your clothes washer. Not all at once. A couple pieces at a time. Then out in the sun to dry. I did it to mine when I bought it and it turned out good. Or go to the do it your self car wash and hit it with the soap and rinse.


You might consider the coin-op wishy-washy. Some of those places sell beer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

My wife does not like stuff from the garage going in her washing machine. Plus they have some higher capacity machines. maybe you can add vinegar to the rinse water.
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SirAndy   MOLD! What to do about it?   Jan 19 2017, 12:37 PM
ConeDodger   Crap, looks like i had some water seeping into my...   Jan 19 2017, 12:42 PM
timothy_nd28   Your car is ruined, I'll give you 100 bucks fo...   Jan 19 2017, 12:59 PM
Cracker   Don't fall for that Andy ~ I'll give you ...   Jan 19 2017, 05:58 PM
Tom_T   If it's on carpet & upholstery, you can us...   Jan 19 2017, 01:04 PM
Perry Kiehl   Bathroom wipes with bleach, and 914 Umbrella Cover...   Jan 19 2017, 01:05 PM
7TPorsh   What's the difference between mold and mildew?...   Jan 19 2017, 01:09 PM
mepstein   Find someone with an ozone generator. Kills the mo...   Jan 19 2017, 01:12 PM
Rand   White vinegar solution is way better than bleach. ...   Jan 19 2017, 01:14 PM
Chris H.   We have a lot of experience with that in the midwe...   Jan 19 2017, 01:16 PM
Jeffs9146   Buy moisture absorbent and leave it in the car aft...   Jan 19 2017, 01:17 PM
7TPorsh   Buy moisture absorbent and leave it in the car af...   Jan 19 2017, 04:55 PM
Porsche930dude   Buy moisture absorbent and leave it in the car af...   Jan 19 2017, 09:38 PM
timothy_nd28   On a more serious note, +1 with the ozone generato...   Jan 19 2017, 01:18 PM
Frankvw   Ok.....been there. Steamclean company came and cle...   Jan 19 2017, 01:28 PM
malcolm2   Not sure how to get the mold out, but I had an old...   Jan 19 2017, 01:34 PM
mepstein   If you have carpet, I would put it in your clothes...   Jan 19 2017, 02:31 PM
malcolm2   If you have carpet, I would put it in your clothe...   Jan 19 2017, 02:58 PM
914_teener   Definately if you have your car under a tarp you n...   Jan 19 2017, 02:36 PM
scallyk9   For cars that will set for awhile and especially i...   Jan 19 2017, 02:47 PM
wndsnd   Boats, Water, Mildew ... I use this. Find it at...   Jan 19 2017, 03:23 PM
Beebo Kanelle   1) Rub down the surfaces with 100% alcohol 2) V...   Jan 19 2017, 05:23 PM
iamchappy   Go to nearest west marine they have it covered, i ...   Jan 19 2017, 11:05 PM
Front yard mechanic   Mold holds hands with rust   Jan 20 2017, 06:46 AM
Porschef   Stay away from the bleach. You're not cleaning...   Jan 20 2017, 08:07 PM


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