Consumer Reports: That musty car smell must go!

Dealing with a car smell!

If your car smells musty—say, like a sweaty sock—the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to defunk your car’s air.

Is there a funky smell in your car, especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty—say, like a sweaty sock—the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to defunk your car’s air.

What you’re probably smelling is from the condensation that comes from the evaporator inside the heating and cooling system. Basically, water collects in that area and, if it sits long enough, creates the musty smell.

Most of the water is meant to exit your car through the evaporator drain under the vehicle. You’ve probably seen a small puddle of water under your car. But sometimes that water collects in the evaporator, and if it sits in there for a while, bacteria and mold can form, causing that smell.

The good news is that the solution probably won’t require a trip to the mechanic. This is an easy fix you can do yourself.

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