Auto Detailing : How to Get Rid of Mold Smell in a Car

The best way to rid a car of a moldy smell is to use a degreaser cleaner to lighten things up before getting rid of the odor with an enzyme-based cleaner. Discover how a vacuum should be used in getting rid of odors with help from the owner of a car detailing business in this free video on auto detailing and getting rid of odors.

Expert: Tim Duke
Bio: Tim Duke is the owner of Premier Detailing, a mobile car detailing business.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

[curtiscash]

The video is called "How to Get Rid of Mold Smell in a Car" not "How to Remove Carpet Stains."

[mvcconcept]

when dealing with any kind of mold you should always wear gloves and wear a mask like p100 disposable ...then in order to prevent any spores from circulating....you have to kill it first with either straight vinegar, , , tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract.or what ever product you prefer....once that is taken care of...You can start with the cleaning process by simply vacuuming it up and using some sponge towels ....I myself would never use a hard bristle or any kind of brush that will worsen things....

[cocotower]

The mildew is under the carpet and can only be treated using a deep steam cleaner. Wiping down the surface is only hiding this problem for a short while.

[enterthepc]

Glad to know Brad from Home Improvement is doing well :)

[rayfaulks]

what enzyme based product did you use ? i would like to know the name because my car reeks of mildew!

[Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

What brand citrus based cleaner and enzyme based cleaner did you use?

[Tiffanyjackz]

Thanks. What are the names of the products?

[Tyler_Durden_]

I know it's an ancient video, but still like this quick video....I just fixed an issue where my evap drain tube somehow got into my vehicle and was leaking condensation into my driver and passenger I fixed it, but the car smells like ASS lol....thankfully the Az heat will likely dry things up real fast, and I bet i'll do this process 3 to 5 times =P

[benknowsbest]

@hardcoregridiron thats because he only did it once to demontrate. if youd been paying attention he said to vacuum and repeat until its gone.

[kimokeokeahi]

I don't know how to agitate. May I just scrub it instead? And should I use gloves, being that I will be using caustic agents intended to remove disease-carrying mold? And is it okay if I wear my baseball cap the correct way? And what about mange?

[UniversalMysticsOfChrist]

Such a simple answer. I've been looking for the answer to this question for weeks. Thank you! :-)

[TellitlikeitIzz]

whats an enzyme based??? like is it a household product???

[MagicModzzCOM]

If i have done this multiple times and the smell is still there what should I do?

[jarroddavenriner]

Actually a professional would use a carpet extractor. Not wipe around dirt with a rag

[TheNitroPython]

you should make a quick section showing what the solutions are made of.

[noelgreer]

You didn't say the name of the enzyme base cleaner. What is it?

[rEcKLesSzzz]

hes removing the smell not the stain... read the title

[Laurence]

I like the "break down into base elements that can be hoovered up..." comment. I'm just off to hoover up some carbon, oxygen and a little phosphate myself as it happens.

[Jinzune]

@hardcoregridiron well I dont remember the title saying 'How to Remove Stains'...

[wkat]

I wonder what causes the car to smell of mold on humid and rainy days but not others? Strange it does that.