5 Tips on Removing Mildew Streaks from Your Vehicle
Car Detox offers heavy mold and mildew removal. We also have worked with several cars with water damage and we hope that this article helps you out in removing mildew in cases when you don’t really need a professional to do this.
Why you Don't Want Mildew on your Car
As you may know, mold is a kind of fungus that may present some health risks while lowering air quality. In Florida, mold grows easily on vehicles if there is excess moisture. Excess moisture could happen in interiors through spills and floods. Moreover, it could happen on the exterior when cars are parked under certain types of trees.
Removing mildew from your car can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and products, it’s an easy job that sometimes you can do by yourself. In this guide, we’ll show you five simple steps to get rid of mildew streaks from your vehicle’s interior or exterior quickly and effectively. In Addition, we will tell you when we recommend the help of a professional.
Create an agitated lather with a sponge or soft scrub brush, applying the lather directly to the mildew stains.
A mild soap and water solution is the best cleaning solution for mildew streaks. Begin with a small amount of soap and mix it in a bucket of warm water. Dip your sponge or soft scrub brush into the soapy solution and create an agitated lather. Once you’ve achieved a foamy lather, apply it directly to the mildew-stained surfaces on your car’s exterior or interior. Scrub gently using circular motions to ensure all areas are evenly coated with the cleaning solution.
There are several reasons why new cars may require paint correction. First, improper dealership detailing jobs. Second, unreported paint jobs on the car during its transportation. Another reason could be a bad application by the manufacturer.
Remove loose debris such as leaves and dirt.
Before you begin cleaning mildew, it’s important to first remove any loose debris. This includes things like leaves, dead bugs, dirt, and other debris that can be removed with a vacuum or broom. Use gentle sweeping motions and make sure to reach into the crevices of your car’s exterior where dirt can accumulate. Doing this will help ensure the mildew-cleaning process is effective.
There are several reasons why new cars may require paint correction. First, improper dealership detailing jobs. Second, unreported paint jobs on the car during its transportation. Another reason could be a bad application by the manufacturer.
Rinse off the lather and mildewed area with clean water from a hose or pressure washer if necessary.
To keep future mildew streaks away, seal your car’s inner lining with ceramic coating vinyl protection or wax regularly throughout the year.
Once all mildew streaks have been removed, it is important to use protective layers such as vinyl protection or ceramic coating on your vehicle’s interior and exterior. This will provide an added layer of protection allowing water and other elements to bead off the surfaces preventing mildew from being able to attach to the paint job or any cracks from seeping into the vehicle’s inner lining. Additionally, you should be sure to regularly inspect your car’s inner lining as well as wash it every few months; this prevents mildew build-up before it can even appear!
When would I need a pro?
If your car was flooded by a hurricane, rain, or more than half a gallon spill, if it was driving on high water and some got inside, if water got from the sunroof or any of the roof rack channels, or if the AC improperly drained that water underneath the carpet. A professional will have to take the seats and lift the carpets to make sure there is no water underneath where the jute is.
There are several reasons why new cars may require paint correction. First, improper dealership detailing jobs. Second, unreported paint jobs on the car during its transportation. Another reason could be a bad application by the manufacturer.
Lastly, I give you a list of things to avoid getting mold inside or outside of your car.
1. Leaving the car in the garage with the windows completely shut for long periods of time.
2. Leaving open or closed bottles with water or any other drink.
3. Leaving any food in between the car seats, on top of the carpets, or on top of the seats.
4. Not drying your vehicle after getting wet by rain inside.
5. Parking under trees that are leaving visible dirt, contamination, sap, and leaves on top of the car.
6. Leaving tree sap, bird droppings, and bugs for too long.
7. Not taking care of food or drink spill.
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