How to Eliminate Odor from a Car Air Conditioner

1

Purchase a mold and mildew fighting disinfectant aerosol spray, such as a specia

Purchase a mold and mildew fighting disinfectant aerosol spray, such as a specialty duct cleaner.

2

Alternatively, make your own all-natural spray with a vinegar and water.

Alternatively, make your own all-natural spray with a vinegar and water.

3

Turn the car, fan, and the AC all the way off.

Turn the car, fan, and the AC all the way off.

4

Spray your disinfectant into every single vent.

Spray your disinfectant into every single vent.

5

Turn the car on and the AC to max power, full blasting fan.

Turn the car on and the AC to max power, full blasting fan.

6

Find your re-circulation vent and spray into it generously, with the AC still ru

Find your re-circulation vent and spray into it generously, with the AC still running.

7

Switch the AC from "max" to full fan mode.

Switch the AC from "max" to full fan mode.

8

For serious issues, lift the hood, replace the cabin air filter and spray down a

For serious issues, lift the hood, replace the cabin air filter and spray down all the intake lines.

9

Run the car, doors open, with the AC off and the fans on full for five minutes.

Run the car, doors open, with the AC off and the fans on full for five minutes.

10

Take the car to your dealer if the smell persists.

Take the car to your dealer if the smell persists.

11

Turn off your AC 4-5 minutes before stopping the car.

Turn off your AC 4-5 minutes before stopping the car.

12

Keep the fans on high as the car shuts down.

Keep the fans on high as the car shuts down.

13

Blast the fans on high, doors open, once a year on a hot, dry day.

Blast the fans on high, doors open, once a year on a hot, dry day.

14

Spray down the ducts with disinfectant every 3-6 months if you live in a hot hum

Spray down the ducts with disinfectant every 3-6 months if you live in a hot humid area.

How to Eliminate Odor from a Car Air Conditioner

Steps

Purchase a mold and mildew fighting disinfectant aerosol spray, such as a specia

Alternatively, make your own all-natural spray with a vinegar and water.

Turn the car, fan, and the AC all the way off.

Spray your disinfectant into every single vent.

Turn the car on and the AC to max power, full blasting fan.

Find your re-circulation vent and spray into it generously, with the AC still ru

Switch the AC from "max" to full fan mode.

For serious issues, lift the hood, replace the cabin air filter and spray down a

Run the car, doors open, with the AC off and the fans on full for five minutes.

Take the car to your dealer if the smell persists.

Turn off your AC 4-5 minutes before stopping the car.

Keep the fans on high as the car shuts down.

Blast the fans on high, doors open, once a year on a hot, dry day.

Spray down the ducts with disinfectant every 3-6 months if you live in a hot hum

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How to Eliminate Odor from a Car Air Conditioner

Steps

Purchase a mold and mildew fighting disinfectant aerosol spray, such as a specia

Alternatively, make your own all-natural spray with a vinegar and water.

Turn the car, fan, and the AC all the way off.

Spray your disinfectant into every single vent.

Turn the car on and the AC to max power, full blasting fan.

Find your re-circulation vent and spray into it generously, with the AC still ru

Switch the AC from "max" to full fan mode.

For serious issues, lift the hood, replace the cabin air filter and spray down a

Run the car, doors open, with the AC off and the fans on full for five minutes.

Take the car to your dealer if the smell persists.

Turn off your AC 4-5 minutes before stopping the car.

Keep the fans on high as the car shuts down.

Blast the fans on high, doors open, once a year on a hot, dry day.

Spray down the ducts with disinfectant every 3-6 months if you live in a hot hum

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