Removing damp smell

jimbo101 · 17th July 2018, 17:40

I have recently drained my pool and spa in my ZT. I entirely removed the interior (Inc carpet) to allow the carpet to dry thoroughly. The carpet sat on my drive for nearly a week in our helpful heatwave, and we're entirely dried out. The inside of the car was completely dried and sunroof drains were fixed before the interior was reinstalled.

Unfortunately, my car still has that fusty, damp smell inside. Anyone got any suggestions on how to remove it?

Mr bountyfull · 17th July 2018, 18:37

You could try a smoke bomb, can be bought from the like of Halfords etc. Follow the instructions and it will help but time and other scents will eventually help the most.

Regards Steve

Jdwoodhou · 17th July 2018, 19:43

Try cleaning out the plenum chamber and replacing the cabin air filter before using the aircon cleaner bomb.

jimbo101 · 17th July 2018, 20:24

Thanks for the suggestions, I shall try them.

Already cleaned the plenum and cleared the bung. New pollen filter is planned before she gets back on the road.

17th July 2018, 17:40	#1
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17th July 2018, 20:24	#4
jimbo101 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Anthracite Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shepton Mallet Posts: 65 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks for the suggestions, I shall try them. Already cleaned the plenum and cleared the bung. New pollen filter is planned before she gets back on the road. __________________ 03 MG ZT 120+ Solar Red 04 MG ZT 190+ Anthracite Previous MG/Rover/Austin/Triumph I have owned: 02 Rover 75 Club SE Tourer Wedgewood Blue 89 Austin Maestro 1.6HL 87 MG Metro 84 Triumph Acclaim

17th July 2018, 18:37	#2
Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	You could try a smoke bomb, can be bought from the like of Halfords etc. Follow the instructions and it will help but time and other scents will eventually help the most. Regards Steve