When car carpet gets wet the water seeps down underneath it to the foam backing which can grow mildew on it if it stays wet.
Car wet under carpet.
Use a tool such as a screwdriver to create leverage under the sill to prop it up.
Today we find and fix the water leaking inside my car.
Whether you ve got wet car carpet due to a heater core leak plugged ac drain plugged sunroof drain or a leaking windshield the drying and deodorizing steps are the same.
No matter how much you towel or vacuum off your car s surfaces any fabric and carpeting in your car as well as the chassis beneath will be damp to the touch.
If the damp carpet is under a car mat remove the mat after checking to see if it contains any moisture or mold.
If you see a clear and odorless fluid under your car then it s possibly just water from your car s ac system.
Continue this procedure until there is very little moisture remaining in your carpet.
The carpet was soaked due to water leaking on the floor.
Start by positioning a fan two if possible so that it blows across the car s floors and seats from one side to the other.
The air conditioning system of your car is the most common source of water leak.
Cold damp weather can make it even harder to get your car dry.
So how can you deal with any lingering moisture.
As a result even a little bit of water on the carpet can lead to mildew and other problems if left alone.
This is due to clogged sunroof drains.
Cars are enclosed spaces with poor air circulation when the car is not running.
Fortunately a little heat and air circulation will do the trick.
Soak up all the moisture from your carpet with dry absorbent towels.
Lift the carpet from its sill by the door to help dry the foam underneath.