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What you need:

• Mold remover spray
• hairdryer
• Dehumidifier

Mold can have dire consequences

• Mold in the car is not only a visually unattractive thing, which is also reflected in the proceeds for the vehicle in the event of a possible resale, but a matter of health.

• The upholstery suffers from mold in the long run and the core of the seats breaks, which of course can be clearly felt in the seating comfort.

• The electronics can be damaged, which can result in an expensive repair.

Cleaning the car

• First of all, you should find out what causes the mold. This could be due to a leaky window or damp things in the trunk. Of course, damp weather also promotes the development of mold.

• Another source of mold can be poorly maintained air conditioning. Please have the air conditioning system checked and cleaned by a specialist on a regular basis.


Cleaning the inside of the car - this is how you proceed

For the right car care it is important not to clean the interior either ...

• In order to get rid of mold in the long term, you first have to use an anti-fungal agent, preferably in spray form.

• It is important that you ventilate the car well and treat the upholstery with an upholstery cleaner. Any residual moisture can be removed with a hair dryer.

• If possible, you can always leave the car in the garage with the windows slightly open, which of course is not so possible when parking outdoors. The same applies here: ventilate as often and for as long as possible.

• Fungal treatment may be necessary several times, depending on the severity of the infestation.

• It can bring relief if you put a dehumidifier in the car overnight and let it dry again during the day for the next use in the car.

• Should the discs be in winter If the inside is icy, try to carry the scraped off ice outside and not leave it on the dashboard.

• Last but not least, you should make sure to pat your shoes when getting into the car if they are wet, and also to avoid any other sources of moisture as far as possible.

• It can make sense to necessarily close any rust perforation on the body that leads inwards in order to keep moisture from outside.