Eliminate musty odors by cleaning your car’s air vents and plenum. Learn the DIY steps and why replacing the cabin air filter is essential for fresh air.
If your car has an odd smell or the air conditioning is blowing out a musty odour, then its air vents are probably due for a cleaning. The air vents are not the most obvious components to clean out when washing your car; however, they should be given priority since they trap dirt, cause bad smells, and circulate stale air when unkept. As such, you’ll want to drop your car off at the cleaners every now and again to keep your air vents minty fresh. You can also do it yourself with a few tools, some elbow grease, and a bit of patience.
To do this, get a soft brush, a microfiber cloth, compressed air, a gentle cleaning solution, and a deodorizer, which you’ll apply last. Start by locating the plenum and AC vents. Cars usually have two plenums: one for the engine, which helps increase your car’s horsepower, and another for the HVAC.
