What is causing mould in our car?
My wife has a 2005 Nissan Micra. She hasn't driven for a few weeks and we went to start it today, the seats and steering wheel are covered in mould. First what is the best way to get rid of the mould and second why has it happened?
If you plan to clean it yourself, you have to be very thorough and ensure that you're wearing a mask, gloves that cover all the way up your forearms and googles at the least. You can use a toothbrush to break up the larger mould clusters and a vacuum to suck up some of the rest, but make sure you throw away the vac bag or empty the cannister immediately after. White vinegar is a good treatment for mould as it's acidic and will kill it, so mix a distilled white vinegar and water solution 70-80% vinegar) and put it in a spray bottle for the easiest application. Spray all the mouldy areas and then let it dry completely. Vacuum up what's left and ensure nothing is left damp. To prevent mould coming back, get all possible leaks repaired to stop the interior getting damp, look into getting a dehumidifier if damp is a regular issue too. You need to make sure ALL the mould spores are gone so I'd personally have it professionally cleaned if the mould was exptensive but that's up to you.
Answered by Georgia Petrie on