How to Remove Mold From Inside a Car

If you have trouble with water leaks or high humidity in your car, you will likely have a problem with mold. Mold can thrive in any darkened environment, where there is moisture, and mold spores can spread, quickly. If mold is present inside your car, you need to solve the problem that is causing moisture to gather. The actual removal of the mold, itself, is often a simple process.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum with HEPA filter
• Warm water
• White vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Scrubbing sponge
• Scrub brush
• Dry rag

Instructions

1. Pull any loose mats out of the car.

2. Vacuum the removed mats with a HEPA-filtered vacuum. The filter is effective at trapping mold spores, and the vacuum will remove most loose mold growth.

3. Fill a spray bottle halfway with warm water, and fill the second half with white vinegar.

4. Spray the remaining mold stains with the water and vinegar solution. White vinegar is a an efficient mold remover and natural cleaning agent.

5. Scrub at the mold with either a scrubbing sponge or a scrub brush.

6. Blot any remaining moisture with a dry rag, and repeat the Steps 1 through 5, as necessary, until the mold is removed.

References

• Samarins: How to Clean Car Interior
• Reader's Digest: Mildew Cleaning Solutions
• Canadian Mortgage and Housing Association: Fighting Mold --- The Homeowners' Guide