A wet umbrella on the floor, damp shoes in the footwell, a window left open a crack in the rain. During the monsoon that’s all it takes: in a closed, humid cabin, mould can start establishing itself in fabric and carpet within about two days.
Early warning signs
- A musty smell when you first open the door, especially in the morning
- White or grey spotting on seat fabric, seat belts, or under floor mats
- Damp carpet under the mats that never seems to dry out
- A stale smell from the AC vents when the fan starts
What you can do day to day
- Keep wet umbrellas and shoes in a waterproof bag or tray
- Lift and dry floor mats after rainy days
- Run the AC (not just the fan) for a few minutes to dehumidify the cabin
- Park with windows fully closed, and fix any leaking door or sunroof seals
When to call in a professional
Once you can smell it or see it, surface wiping won’t reach the spores in the fibres. Our interior steam sanitization uses dry, high-temperature steam to kill mould, bacteria, and allergens deep in seats, carpets, and vents, followed by a thorough deep clean, without soaking the cabin.
