Automotive Academy

1) Most odors tend to be from spillages in the car that don’t dry up or get cleaned up properly. The proper method to remove the smells would be to take out the carpet or upholstery, clean it thoroughly and they let dry out properly.

2) Not many people would be happy to do this so there are other options you have, buying and using anti-bacterial spray will kill the source of the smell whether it is mould or mildew.

3) You should always wash and shampoo the area first and wait until it’s dry, then apply the anti-bacterial spray evenly and lightly. You then just simply let it dry out and the odor should be gone. You may still find small traces of the odor depending on how severe the flooding/spillage was. If you want to remove the smell completely then you would have to replace the area that was contaminated.

NOTE: Avoid getting this spray on any plastics in the car, they may stain.

4) If you have identified that the odor is coming from the vents then professional help is required. Never try to use any solution yourself as you may end up damaging the ventilation system of your car.