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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsAny tips for de-humidifying a car?
Have a convertible. No obvious leaks - but after it rains - and I get in it - my sunglasses fog up and it smells like a gym pool. Today, mosquitoes bit me.
Afraid mushrooms may start growing.
Throd
(7,208 posts)2: Park it for 3 months.
3: Drive it back.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,296 posts)And if you don't want to be cold, you can run the heat too, at the same time. I've done that.
Good luck!
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)dry it out. thank CP
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)like mildew?
If you don't mind the smell ~ put a few drops of Oil of Citronella on a tissue in your car to get rid of mosquitoes.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)stick something good in the vents. What, I don't know.
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)auntAgonist
(17,252 posts)periodic blood transfusions.
Maybe mosquitoes are smarter than we think they are? I mean, who the hell would want MY blood LOL
aA
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)it was because she liked to drink vinegar. Yecch.
jakeXT
(10,575 posts)However, the silent and insidious symptoms referred to by Stoll are really only related to chronic, heavy-intensity hookworm infections. Major morbidity associated with hookworm is caused by intestinal blood loss, iron deficiency anemia, and protein malnutrition [6]. They result mainly from adult hookworms in the small intestine ingesting blood, rupturing erythrocytes, and degrading hemoglobin in the host
http://web.stanford.edu/group/parasites/ParaSites2009/PinedaANDYang_Hookworm/PinedaANDYang_Hookworm.htm
jakeXT
(10,575 posts)Time to Change Your Vehicles Cabin Air Filter
Before winter sets in is a good time to check your cabin air filter, after its been working hard all spring, summer and fall. Cabin air filters clean the incoming air and remove allergens, and according to the Car Care Council, should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, or per the owners manual.
The cabin air filter helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicles air conditioning and heating and ventilation systems. The filter also prevents leaves, bugs and other debris from entering the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.
A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can cause musty odors in the vehicle and cause contaminants to become so concentrated in the cabin that passengers actually breathe in more fumes and particles when riding in the car compared to walking down the street. A restricted cabin air filter can also impair airflow in the HVAC system, possibly causing interior heating and cooling problems, important for staying comfortable this winter. Over time, the heater and air conditioner may also become damaged by corrosion.
Most filters are accessible through an access panel in the HVAC housing, which may be under the hood or in the interior of the car. An automotive service technician can help locate the cabin filter and replace it according to the vehicles owner manual. Some filters require basic hand tools to remove and install the replacement filter; others just require your hands. Filters should not be cleaned and reinstalled; instead, they should be replaced.
http://www.carcare.org/2013/10/time-to-change-your-vehicles-cabin-air-filter/
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)The guy is great. He fixes things and keeps the cost down. But I really hate the smell of mildew. I'll have to do something about it now that I know what to do. Thanks.
jakeXT
(10,575 posts)I never had to deal with the mildew smell, so I don't know how necessary the disinfection of air vents is, if you have driven for long time with a clogged filter.
The disinfection process is described in the second video.
I believe my filter costs a bit more because it contains activated carbon.
http://www.baldwinfilter.com/literature/english/TechTips/201304TechTipsCarbonCabinAirFilters.pdf
NJCher
(35,421 posts)I have a musty smelling basement, and have had it ever since Sandy. I knew about charcoal briquettes, so I put some out in an open pan. I also have a dehumidifier.
Another thing you can do is shred some newspaper and leave it in a bag in your car. It will also absorb some of that smell.
Finally, you can try putting some kitty litter in an open-type container in your car. I used a wide mouth bottle and put a piece of cheesecloth over it, using a rubber band to keep it from falling out. Cat litter is absolutely fantastic for absorbing odors and moisture. I use it in the winter, too, to get myself out of tight spots in the snow.
Cher
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)blogslut
(37,955 posts)My apartment windows fog up something awful during the winter and so I keep a container of rock salt on my sill. It doesn't stop the moisture completely but at least my windows don't drip to the floor anymore when I run the heater.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)fizzgig
(24,146 posts)our little shit hole apartment had giant, ancient windows in the living room that would just drip all winter long.
edgineered
(2,101 posts)Chances are that it will continue to leak making de-humidifying useless until the leak is stopped. Cold air does hold less moisture than warm so the A/C will help.
The rubber seals flatten out sometimes, in particular the ones that go around the windows. Try this: start at the top of the windshield post (with the door open) and firmly grabbing the seal rock it back and forth while pulling away from the post. Look for moisture behind it as you work your way down, paying attention to the areas that pull away more easily than others. 2) Along the top of the window will be at least one spot where two separate pieces of rubber come together. Examine them carefully as above and manipulate in a similar fashion. If you don't plan on putting the top down for a while you can put a small amount of silicon sealer along the joint. 3) The back of the window varies greatly between cars. In a coupe or roadster the seal is like the one above the window, in a sedan the front and rear windows meet, so just do what you think will work. 4) The entire top of the windshield meets the seal that is attached to the top itself. Make sure the top of the windshield area is clean and free from bumps, pits, debris, etc. Check the seal on the top in the same manner by lifting it a few inches. A light coat of grease along that seal helps.
But in answer to your question, no.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)and read my thread. DU is the best. Thank you so much for taking all that time to respond !!
edgineered
(2,101 posts)I hope things work out.
olddots
(10,237 posts)its so funky maybe that will help .
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,282 posts)... sometimes, lighting a few matches can help.
OakCliffDem
(1,274 posts)Of course going faster that 100 for prolonged periods of time occasionally causes brown stains on the seats.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)They make special boxes to put in the fridge with sreened, but open sides. Works wonders on odor.
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,780 posts)discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,470 posts)A bad enough leak in the trunk will smell up the whole car.