Unpleasant for the occupants and can damage the vehicle, humidity is a real scourge which it is fortunately easy to get rid of.
Havehumidity in his car is commonplace, especially in winter when temperatures drop and bad weather is more frequent. Obviously very unpleasant for the driver and his passengers, it can also damage the vehicle, causing mold and reliability problems. Fortunately, it is possible to act and get rid of it very simply! Check out our tips below.
Park your car in a safe place
Of course, not everyone has a closed parking or garage. But if you can, especially in winter, remember to park your car in a sheltered place, in order to limit the ambient humidity that could enter inside. Favor a ventilated and dry place. If your car is stored in a secure place, you can also open the windows a little.
Check the tightness
If you discover humidity in your passenger compartment, which manifests itself in particular as fog on your windows at all times, check that your car is still watertight. To do this, take a look at the gaskets as well as the soft top if you have a convertible. Also look at your carpets, which are real mold nests, just like the headliner. A bad smell usually betrays its presence.
Dehumidify your car
In order to effectively absorb moisture from your car, you can use newspaper, which you will lay out on the ground. You can also buy an air purifier in small size or make one, using charcoal and salt, which you will have in a bag, placed in your cabin. Finally, remember to ventilate your car regularly when you are driving as well as when stationary.
Photo : Olivier Jeannin / Flickr
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Unpleasant for the occupants and can damage the vehicle, humidity is a real scourge which it is fortunately easy to get rid of.
Havehumidity in his car is commonplace, especially in winter when temperatures drop and bad weather is more frequent. Obviously very unpleasant for the driver and his passengers, it can also damage the vehicle, causing mold and reliability problems. Fortunately, it is possible to act and get rid of it very simply! Check out our tips below.
Park your car in a safe place
Of course, not everyone has a closed parking or garage. But if you can, especially in winter, remember to park your car in a sheltered place, in order to limit the ambient humidity that could enter inside. Favor a ventilated and dry place. If your car is stored in a secure place, you can also open the windows a little.
Check the tightness
If you discover humidity in your passenger compartment, which manifests itself in particular as fog on your windows at all times, check that your car is still watertight. To do this, take a look at the gaskets as well as the soft top if you have a convertible. Also look at your carpets, which are real mold nests, just like the headliner. A bad smell usually betrays its presence.
Dehumidify your car
In order to effectively absorb moisture from your car, you can use newspaper, which you will lay out on the ground. You can also buy an air purifier in small size or make one, using charcoal and salt, which you will have in a bag, placed in your cabin. Finally, remember to ventilate your car regularly when you are driving as well as when stationary.
Photo : Olivier Jeannin / Flickr
Also read on Auto-Moto.com:
Going on vacation: three tips to optimize your breaks
Three tips for hitting the road in winter
Motorhome: five tips to prepare it for winter
