I've vacuumed and steamed cleaned the interior with shampoo. Problem is, once it dries, the interior starts to smell stale? Smells like it's damp (interior completely dry) would appreciate it if anyone would share some tips. I really have no idea. I've tried searching but no one really likes to share their "secret" Ty

 

The vinegar in a cool whip container may help a bit.

Have you had it professionally cleaned? Or just a backyard thing?

 

leave windows down overnight (if you have a garage of course)

or try steam cleaning after you shampoo but without shampoo

squash air freshner

 

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febreeze (auto)

 

sprinkle baking soda on your carpet and leave there a couple of days. Get it out by vacuming then put some more under your floor mats n leave there until you vaccum it out again. i also use meguiars order eliminator.

 

^^^ what he said. Then a hawaiian shirt airfreshener on the rear view mirror. Call it a day

 

Strip the car down. Wash/clean all panels, carpter etc.

 

Just an idea. Try rubbing alcohol. One bottle is about $1. The current smell could be mold or bacteria. Alcohol will kill it. Try it on a spot to make sure it's safe for your (cloth) interior. Soak it enough, and make sure it goes deep into cushion.

The alcohol will kill the bad stuff and then evaporate with ventilation. And leave no residual smell.

* Note: I don't know if your car have power seats, heat, or side air bags, etc, etc. So know where the electrical stuffs are before you start. Maybe use a spray bottle for better focus.

 

All an air freshener does is cover up the smell.

Well, I guess it could work as long as you keep buying new air fresheners. :/

 

try this stuff worked for my car

http://www.autoexpressions.com/air-c...-cologne/nitro

 

Ozium

 

Once your done steam cleaning the carpets and shampooing them, make sure you vacuum it really well and maybe use cloths to get the dampness out...