How to Remove Air Conditioning Odor in the Car?
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Methods to remove air conditioning odor in the car: 1. Car owners can go to a 4S shop for air conditioning system cleaning and sterilization. After thorough treatment, the odor can be eliminated; 2. You can buy an air conditioning foam cleaner and an air filter to clean it yourself. Spray the air conditioning foam cleaner into the air inlet, then turn on the air conditioning system and let it circulate. It usually takes about six minutes. Once the time is up, turn off the air conditioning, and it will be clean. Finally, install a new air filter to complete the process. Air conditioning odor is caused by not having good habits when using the air conditioning. When parking, the air conditioning is not turned off in advance but the engine is directly shut off. At this time, because the evaporator is very cold, water vapor condenses in large quantities on the surface, making it particularly damp and cold. Some impurities and bacteria enter the evaporator, and over time, mold develops, causing a sour and foul odor in the air conditioning. After cleaning, it is important to develop good habits when using the air conditioning. Before parking, turn off the AC button and let the natural air blow for a while before stopping the car.
I have some effective DIY methods for dealing with unpleasant odors from car air conditioning. First, check if the cabin air filter is dirty - replacing it regularly is crucial. You can buy one on Taobao for just 30-50 yuan, and installation is simple enough to do yourself. I always keep an air conditioning system cleaner on hand; after spraying it into the vents, I turn the fan to maximum speed, alternating between internal and external circulation modes, and let it run at high temperature for ten minutes to flush out mold. Before parking, I make it a habit to turn off the AC first and let the fan run for a few minutes to remove moisture, preventing musty smells at next startup. During weekly car washes, I wipe down the dashboard and vents to minimize dust accumulation that causes odors. These methods usually eliminate smells after a few tries - cost-effective and convenient.
