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Old 02-02-16 | 01:55 AM
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Unhappy Help with Mold In RX300

hey guys need some help regarding mold in my 1999 Lexus rx300, my brother left the sunroof open in the wet state of Washington and it rained. I removed the water but i have mold over my center console (radio, gear shifter, it also grows in the cracks and divides between it, etc), Seats, Seat Belts and Steering Wheel. i have tried to clean it with armorial but it keeps coming back. Any advice or help?
Old 02-02-16 | 11:50 AM
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try vinegar.. and then leave some damp rid in there.. and well some air freshener..
Old 02-02-16 | 09:27 PM
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Try isopropyl alcohol first. If that doesn't work, you may have to resort to bleach, but make sure it is diluted (start with 1:8 bleach/water ratio, you can always make it stronger). Also whatever chemical you use, I recommend using a brush to work it into the crevices and also help loosen and remove the mold/mildew.

I also agree with mizak82 that you must dry out the car. maybe use a hair dryer to fully dry anything that feels damp.
Old 02-04-16 | 07:26 AM
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I have never used this product, but you may want to look at Mold Bomb fogger by Bio-Cide. It has some good reviews/testimonials.
Old 02-06-16 | 10:53 AM
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Like others have said vinegar, iso alcohol, diluted bleach. Sunlight or UV light should kill mold too.
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