However you can permanently remove the mildew smell by following these simple steps.
Remove mildew from carpet in car.
Step 2 remove the moisture.
A local car wash place ruined my car carpeting by failing to properly dry the car after they shampooed the carpet.
Aside from the staining issue when bleach hits dyed carpet fibers this serious home cleaner can eat away at some materials.
Frequent causes for musty smells include mold and or mildew in the vent system carpet or headliner.
Use a vacuum to clean the inside of the car.
Now i have this persistent mold and mildew problem.
Vinegar is a great home remedy for absorbing stubborn odors.
If the damp carpet is under a car mat remove the mat after checking to see if it contains any moisture or mold.
Soak up all the moisture from your carpet with dry absorbent towels.
Pour white distilled vinegar into a new plastic spray.
Before getting to the actual mold remove all the moisture that s in your carpet.
Vacuuming helps remove mold spores that are floating around.
Even a cabin air filter clogged with rotting leaves or leaking trunk can become odiferous.
However if you used baking soda with the vinegar it will remove any odors from the carpet along with the mold.
Can t tell the difference because i cannot see the problem but i can definitely smell it.
This stinky smell cannot be solved by just spraying an air freshener and no matter how many air fresheners you use you will not be able to get rid of this smell.
Although you can use your own vacuum for this purpose those at your local car wash are industrial strength and will pick up more.
Bleach to kill mold using bleach to kill mold you find flourishing in your carpeting has a few drawbacks.
Depending on the amount of mildew on the carpet mix one cup of white vinegar for every two cups of water.
Get between the seat cracks as well as under the seat.
I will try to clean the odor with the comments suggested.