How to deal with water entering the car through an open window without causing standing water?
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When water enters the car through an open window without causing standing water, the treatment is as follows: remove the water inside the car, wipe dry the wet areas, then open the doors for ventilation. After the moisture has dried, test the electronic equipment in the car to ensure it functions properly. Precautions are as follows: 1. Moisture evaporation: Wet seats may develop mold. Avoid using a hot air blower to dry them. If the car has seat heating functions, use them to speed up moisture evaporation. After air-drying, use a leather polish cleaner. For sponge seats, you can remove the entire seat and air-dry the sponge inside. 2. Carpet cleaning: Do not soak the carpet completely in water for cleaning. On one hand, this can damage the bonding between different layers of the carpet material. On the other hand, it may prevent the carpet from drying thoroughly for a long time, affecting its use and causing dampness inside the car.
Yesterday, my car also had a situation where the window wasn't properly closed and rainwater got inside. Fortunately, it didn't accumulate into a large puddle. I immediately used some dry towels to soak up the water, focusing on wiping areas like the door panels and floor mats where water tends to hide. Otherwise, the water could seep under the carpet and cause a musty smell over time. Then, I checked under the seats and floor mats to see if they were soaked through, especially reminding myself to be cautious around electronic components like window controls and speakers to prevent water damage and short circuits. I opened the windows to ventilate for at least an hour and placed an electric fan to blow air for half a day, or sprinkled some dehumidifier to speed up the drying process. It's a good habit to always close the windows when parking to avoid such minor accidents causing trouble.
