Frequent causes for musty smells include mold and or mildew in the vent system carpet or headliner.
Remove mildew from carpet in car.
Get between the seat cracks as well as under the seat.
Thanks for the tips.
Bleach to kill mold using bleach to kill mold you find flourishing in your carpeting has a few drawbacks.
To remove mildew and musty smells apply a mixture of vinegar and water to the affected area of the carpet.
Vacuuming helps remove mold spores that are floating around.
Can t tell the difference because i cannot see the problem but i can definitely smell it.
I will try to clean the odor with the comments suggested.
A local car wash place ruined my car carpeting by failing to properly dry the car after they shampooed the carpet.
However if you used baking soda with the vinegar it will remove any odors from the carpet along with the mold.
However you can permanently remove the mildew smell by following these simple steps.
Now i have this persistent mold and mildew problem.
Use a vacuum to clean the inside of the car.
Aside from the staining issue when bleach hits dyed carpet fibers this serious home cleaner can eat away at some materials.
Even a cabin air filter clogged with rotting leaves or leaking trunk can become odiferous.
If the damp carpet is under a car mat remove the mat after checking to see if it contains any moisture or mold.
Step 2 remove the moisture.
Although you can use your own vacuum for this purpose those at your local car wash are industrial strength and will pick up more.
Depending on the amount of mildew on the carpet mix one cup of white vinegar for every two cups of water.
Pour white distilled vinegar into a new plastic spray.
Soak up all the moisture from your carpet with dry absorbent towels.
Vinegar is a great home remedy for absorbing stubborn odors.