The car interior may become wet due to flooding, heavy rainfall, etc. It is recommended to dry it as soon as possible to prevent the appearance of mold and unpleasant odors.
Instructions
Step 1
Dry the car's soundproofing layer. It is located under the seat covers and, in the event of flooding, absorbs most of the water that has entered the passenger compartment. Squeeze out the soundproofing layer and then dry thoroughly in a warm room. If it is warm, dry and sunny outside, then drying in the fresh air is also permissible.
Step 2
Remove car mats, dry thoroughly with towels or rags, then hang and leave to dry completely. If the entire carpeting is wet, use a washing vacuum cleaner to remove at least some of the moisture, and then dry the carpet with fans, hair dryer, heater or other equipment.
Step 3
Get everything you can out of the car: seats, child seats, rugs, etc. The trim can also be removed. Then thoroughly wipe and dry the ceiling, wipe off the water in the cabin with rags or towels. If the water in the passenger compartment is cloudy or dirty, it is recommended to wipe the surfaces with a clean, wet cloth to remove the dirt. Seats and child car seats can be dried in a warm room with a powerful hair dryer, or left in the sun for a few hours to dry naturally.
Step 4
If the weather is warm and dry, leave the car for a few hours with the doors wide open. If the air temperature is not high enough, remove the trim wherever possible, open all windows 2-3 cm, turn on the stove and leave the car for 2-3 hours. In addition, powerful fans can be used to dry the interior.
Step 5
In the event that no methods of drying the interior have helped, or the car has remained flooded for too long, contact a car service. Most likely, specialists will be able to dry the interior and help you get rid of unpleasant, musty odor and mold.
