I've got mold in my car for the first time in my life, and watching this made me feel a little less overwhelmed by the process. Thanks!

Thank you. I almost cried when I got into my Mini and there was mold. I was medically unable to drive for a bit, and it was neglected. Here in Seattle it’s damp and yuck. Vinegar is the key. It leaves a anti-microbial layer to prevent further mold/mildew for a while, so I’m told by my PHD Pharm candidate daughter. Thank you. Great video! Hey!!! Your steering wheel is on the wrong side ;)

@maggiedoor6093

Жыл бұрын

Here in Canada we have gallon jugs of cleaning vinegar , strong white vinegar for pickling, regular for salad dressings and baking etc and malt vinegar. Thankfully I haven't any problem here with my car, I only drive it once a week in winter. I had no idea something like this could happen.

@kimkerr917

Жыл бұрын

Hi from Olympia!

@RachlovesKen

4 ай бұрын

I also live in Seattle and same thing is going on with me! Car is covered hopefully this video helps 😅🥹

I run the AC with full on heat to remove the after moisture. Also, once all done run an ozonator for twenty minutes tops.

Mold is probably deep in the heating and cooling ducts for the cabin too. First step before you start on the seats is to take the air-intake filters out (usually engine compartment up by windshield wipers), run the heater fan on hot and high speed with the car running for an hour and spray TWO cans of disinfectant (like Lysol in the USA) into the air intake. The disenfectant will come shooting out of all the vents, disenfecting them, and land on your seats which is fine in this case, but you will want to make sure it's non-bleach based first.

@elcapitan6605

2 ай бұрын

mold is not harmful to humans, no reason for panic and hysteria over it

@StarvingPixels

Ай бұрын

​@@elcapitan6605 it absolutely is harmful

@BoughToNature

15 күн бұрын

@@elcapitan6605what the hell are you talking about, how can you just speak nonsense and mislead people on purpose?

@brendadavis9759

Күн бұрын

Mold is bad for people with allergies or respiratory issues ​@@elcapitan6605

Greetings from San Diego, California! Always great to see car detailing from a different part of the world. Great job!

Dude! That wet/dry vacuum bit was way too satisfying 🤣

Great transformation. Ive done this several times. I dont know why I didnt think to video the process. I will on the next one. Thanks for the inspiration.

Thanks for sharing Martin. Since being off work and having to isolate I've only used my car once in about 10 weeks. It's now started to get mould on the seats. So I will try this. Thanks again!

@mrs_hindson7239

3 жыл бұрын

Same!☹

@CountryBlessingz

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😤

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

Vicky you are way too pretty to be working on a dirty car.

@kjallen2610

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 erm what

@Alexander_l322

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 simp. And creepy. Get a life.

Thank you for your help. 😆😬🤬🤪 I freaked when I saw mold in the car. Yep been sitting for a few months and nonstop rain and some snow for a while. You are greatly appreciated for sharing your knowledge. Stay healthy. 😁

The results compared to what it was like before are amazing! We have one of those Vax-wet vacuums as well and have been thinking of giving my Mother’s car a good going over. Gave my Vectra a clean with it last year because I had just bought it and despite the previous owner having had it pre-sale valeted, the water still came out brown like yours did. Great piece of kit these vacuums. Plus they can be used in the house for cleaning your carpets and rugs, too! 👍🏽

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, impossible to do without one.

Got a classic car that sat in a musty garage for over 10 years. Brought it home and yes it stinks from mold. I do have the same equipment you have available to me. Going to stock up on some vinegar and try to get this thing clean so I can start the restoration process. Thanks for this vid. It helps.

Impressive cleaning job, i did not know vinegar is such a fine mold killer, thnx Martin!

@VeritasEtAequitas

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I use a little every time I wash bedding, towels, socks, etc.

@milorocky6960

3 жыл бұрын

Dont know if you guys gives a damn but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can watch all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my gf these days :)

@bowenalfonso3208

3 жыл бұрын

@Milo Rocky yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D

Just watching the cleaning process is so satisfying

Top job Martin nice clean and hygienic again amazing how much muck builds up over the years keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you for sharing. I have a car that’s been sitting, and now that I’ve gone inside it’s got mold inside 😢 you have such a good attitude and willingness to get it done! You’ve inspired my cleanup. Thank you 🙏🏾 looks great.

Brilliant! I've got the same car sitting for the same length of time with the same sort of mould build up. Perfect video for me!

Great job Martin. This damp old country causes problems you wouldn’t think of. The wet vacuum cleaners really are a great cleaning tool.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud

Hello Martin. I'm so glad to see that you are wearing a respirator, instead of a particle mask. A lot of people out there claim that a particle mask is a respirator. I know you know the difference, and I'm glad. I'm also glad you pointed out safety glasses. Nothing worse than getting some kind of cleaner in your eyes. You know what, I think that car is as clean as it ever has been, even when it was brand new. Your work ethic is beyond what I can do for sure. Takes a lot of work to do what you did to the inside of that car. Now you just need to hang a little tree from the mirror.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was a lot of work but without the wet vac, I don't think I would have done it myself.

looking a lot better great job Martin

What a job. Well done. You cleaned it well mate. Take care

Love this! Thank you for sharing how to eliminate mould in cars! I’m at the start of owning my own valeting service and without people like yourself guiding us it would be hectic!

Good job martin, that's what I use white vinegar diluted with water and 15 drops of lavender oil, kills all bacteria.

@AnaLopez-kw3xd

3 жыл бұрын

Half vinegar half water?

Great video Martin keep up the amazing content

Thanks so much for sharing this. I was so scared after being away for 5 weeks and seeing all the mold. This makes me feel so much better. Thought i was going to have to get rid of my car 😅

Great job!! Result was stunning!!

@retrorestore

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great video chief . Few tips through dry hoover first, slower passes so you extract more. Then afterwards put a couple of those cheap plastic dehumidifier plastic boxes in while it drys . You can get air freshers with anti mold inhabitants too

Thank you so much! Greetings from Italy

Wow!!! Excellent work!!!

Well done Sir!

You are multi-talented. job well done mate. I’m happy with that 😎

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud

I found this video via Google, went to subscribe and found I was already subscribed 😁

Good work Martin looking good 😀

Excellent video. Covered all the bases. Thank you very much.

Amazing job Martin.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Barbara

Just got a 96 civic and the mold isn’t half as bad as this, thanks for the tips!!!

Nice Work Mart. Baz.

Great video Martin. Those vax are the business and well worth the money as the results show. Car is looking good now Martin. Cheers, Jeff.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Jeff, it would be impossible without one.

Was impressed with the vax had really good spray pressure and the steamer was impressive too. I bought a small hand held one like a kettle with a hose but feel a bit inadequate now after seeing yours🙄,

*Amazing work* 👏

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Be well.

Don't forget to change the cabin filter, as well.

wow watching this again as my astra has same problem.but thanks to you martin this will be a doddle

Great job martin.....

Great advice mate! Just few things to add. I gathered some info around the net. 1. How to stop vauxhall from excess humidity? I tried everything. Had 3 of them and all seems to have the same problem. Even with full heat during driving all windows becoming so foggy it's almost impossible to drive. I heard duct tape over the gap where you take out the pollen filter. Obviously you need a good clean of the surrounding area first. Apparently water gets in there. So I'll try this now. Also will change the pollen filter. 2. I seems to find massive amount of water under the spare wheel. That will be my first place to start to dry that up. And will be looking for holes, shouldn't be any TBH. Bear in mind my car just started to get small patches because I'm using it just not often enough. 3. And if you are not using your car for long periods cat litter can help a lot according to some. It's probably will cost a bit of a money, but if it's working and saves time I don't care. 4. On ebay you can find 20l of white vinegar for £18 or 10l for £15 that should be enough 😅

Thank youuuu i just got my first car and couldn't drive much through the winter. So now I got mold. I cried my eyes out. But I'll definitely try this thank youu

That damned Kid Juice gets everywhere!!! Nice work, Martin👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud.

Nice one mate 👍

Great informative and well constructed video , thanks so much for taking the time to make it 👍👌💯 now I feel confident in tackling my car which has a similar but thankfully less intense mold problem.

excellent martin

So we can add valeting to your CV Martin 😉very impressed pal lovely job 👌

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud Too much like hard work lol

amazing work!

Good video. FYI mold is fungus not bacteria

When I saw the title I wondered what car it would be. It's a vectra like mine

Thanks so much for such great advice!

Much appreciated mate

Great vid Martin 👍

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jamie

Cracking job. 👍👍

Great job...nice demo of how to DIY ..tks

Nice work!

Martin you done a great job on those seats the steam cleaner you are using are brilliant I use mine in kitchen from time to time.👍

Just the kind of information I need to get started on the massive clean up of my G35. Big thank you!!!

@PoloZ34

6 ай бұрын

is it from the drain tubes in the sunroof? Lol just picked up an Altima with smells of mold or mildew can’t tell but gotta do this over the weekend😭 leaving the windows down for now while I’m at work to air out

@AllGloryToJesus4Ever

3 ай бұрын

You had some in your seats as well? Or just the carpet?

Martin is a legend

Great job Martin, not the sort of job I’d like either, difficult I know but because the cars been standing for a while makes you wonder what’s lurking in the vents and any filters, you certainly don’t want a face full of that as soon as the blowers go on. 😷

Thanks for sharing this information brother.. in this monsoon my car 🚗 is covered in fungus,locked in for 15days probably..

Great job pal!👍

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris

thank you so much for this video I really appreciate it because I have a little mold damage in my backseat and had no idea how to go about cleaning it. So just wanted to say thank you very much and I love your videos. :-)

@retrorestore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

another great vid martin, i agree with ya to much of a faf on these days to remove a seat from a car

You definitely need G101cleaner it's a really good multipurpose cleaner for these jobs you can mix it with water

Good job. I did this to my wife's car not too long ago. Don't forget to shoot some vinegar through the ventilation system and change your cabin air filter.

Thanks for sharing! I wonder about the vents and electrical system. Were you able to show a video of this vehicle a day or two later with it up and functioning properly?

I don’t know you…but I love you for this!!! And all the extra advice in these comments. Truly helped and and saved me 💰 thank you!!! 🙏🏽 ❤😊

@retrorestore

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Exhausted just watching all that work.

Thank you for a thorough informative video. Just for future reference, mould is fungus (plural: fungi), a different organism to bacteria. 🤗👍🏾

Top job martin

Great vid Martin il look into getting some white vinegar and giving my car a good wet vac thanks for the tips

thanks for the video!!! getting ready to follow your example. im wondering if you leave your ac unit in the outside air setting if it’s the main cause for moisture getting in the car

This is a constant battle for me with my Ford F250. It's parked at our yard in Oregon most the time I'm on the road, I'm a CDL trucker. We haven't had as much freight volume as we used to routed through our yard. So I finally got in it today and had a fair bit of mold to deal with. It's not as bad in the summers, but during our rainy season in autumn/winter/spring it tends to flare up. I need to just get me some of them bag things you can put in the vehicle. Forget what they're called, but just looks like a cloth sack with some sort of mineral mixture inside, and it absorbs moisture. Once it's "full" you can just put it in an oven to cook/evaporate the moisture out of it. Kinda like a dehumidifier but no electricity required and specifically for cars or other small enclosed spaces like garden sheds, pantries, closets, ect..

Ill have to tackle this soon with my project car.

Great video thanks mate. You helped me decide to get a pro to do it as I have no steam cleaner etc

Great video as usual Martin, I think you may have water ingress somewhere, make sure you dry it out well or it will be back, I have found that a de-humidifier works great in a car it’s surprising how much water they extract. All the best. Steve.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Steve, i'm on the look out for one.

I could really do with using that vax machine on my car upholstery...it looks wicked...a job well done I’d say 👍🏼

Awesome video thank you

You could also use one of those air conditioning cleaners in a can. Press the nozzle and it locks on, put air con on recirculation then just leave it to empty and keep the car shut for about half an hour and it should kill any remaining spores.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are Air freshener bombs, I'll be getting one of those.

Hi Martin I’d said in the last video about fabric softener 50/50 mix but just this week I’ve discovered dettol now do a tin spray called dettol all in one and it’s suitable for soft furnishings and obviously being dettol has the old (kills 99.9%) on the tin bud👍🏼 and more to the point it’s only 3quid in Tesco’s 👍🏼👍🏼 and it’s grand I’ve done the car seats, settee, kids car seat and nothing has any doggy marks on it so it’s good stuff in my opinion and an antibacterial spray for £3 👌🏼

Great video! Thanks for sharing

@retrorestore

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Huge and rather unpleasant job, for sure . Nice work Martin !

Amazing superb propper job

Thanks, good really good video! I need to get some mold out of the old toyota standing around. Gotta do without the fancy tools somehow though.

I recently saw a video where they used lemon juice and it actually did very well. I tried it and much to my surprise it works. I subsequently used my spotbot carpet cleaner to vacuum the remaining liquid then shampooed it to get it totally clean. It worked great.

as you can see, this is a really good video.

Thank you for such a helpful video, i might get a car this way and i want to be prepaid on what im getting into. It seems this may be the befter option then taking and swapping the whole engine with my broken down car 😅

It will be water leaking down the windscreen and strait past pollen filter intake duct gasket where in seals on to bulkhead. Common on all gm cars.Whilst your in there, grease up wiper linkages and remove drain boots.

My car is so moldy rn. It's been sitting in my car port for 6 months. I wanna barf. Thanks for the video!

Cracking job again Martin Blackpool autoshine will be So proud of you. That's, one of my other you tubers I like to watch. Take care budy say hi to Sharon for me.

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud

Don't forget as soon as you turn on the fan it could have spores of bacteria blowing out.

@VeritasEtAequitas

3 жыл бұрын

Fungus, yes. Bacteria doesn't form spores.

Got a 2008 civic si a few months ago. The day after driving it home I got told I couldn’t drive for 6 months due to medical. I kept it in the garage to protect from clear coat faluire seeing as I can’t wash the car and put protectants on it. It’s a dark not well ventilated garage so I didn’t realize it was there till after 2 months of it sitting because I turned my flash on to try and find the goodies left from the previous owner. I’ve been in a panic cause I’ve already not been able to drive and worry it’ll die or my engine will flood on me so when I realized it was covered top to bottom with mold I panicked. I’m in the process of cleaning it currently with a few other tricks I’ve found aswell so thank you

Much appreciated! I'm deep in the woods and my car that I was about to sell before the Covid-19 crisis has been mostly sitting and it has all kinds of mold that I have cleaned twice (improperly)..this plus no direct sunlight...ugh! But I have safety gear and access to these tools at a friend's place....and there are some detailers working in my area as well. Glad to know what I am dealing with and what will work to fix it.

@pamuk7

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat

Good job

Goggles too bro 👍 cover ears to protect that too. Thank you for this training

@retrorestore Hi Martin wow what difference you eat you dinner off those seats now well fish and chips 😁 LOL I do like those sigmus I like the shape of them as all ways another good one so satisfying to watch 👍

@retrorestore

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud