2) Limit sources of humidity in the car
To keep it as dry as possible, you should avoid bringing wet items into the vehicle . For example, if it’s raining or snowing, you should put your wet clothes in the trunk and pat your shoes dry before getting in the car. If your floor mats have gotten wet, you can put them out to dry, for example in the sun. And if you’re lucky enough to have a garage, you can take advantage of it to leave the windows slightly ajar to allow ventilation. To take it a step further, you can also make your own cheap moisture absorber with a knotted sock filled with silica cat litter, charcoal, rice, or salt. Then, push everything into strategic locations.
3) Check the carpets
Wet carpets can cause unpleasant odors due to maceration between the frame and the mats. Textiles in the car may also have difficulty drying if exposed to moisture or rising capillaries. Knowing how to spot a wet carpet will help dehumidify it. You can do this by placing newspaper over the soaked areas to absorb the water from the carpet fibers.
4) Don’t forget to turn on the ventilation
Ventilation helps limit the buildup of humidity in the cabin. Its operation can then be optimized by using warm air to ventilate and promote water evaporation. And if your breath causes fog, open it quickly to eliminate stagnant moisture. Also consider air conditioning. It doesn’t just cool the cabin. It dries the air and thus fights humidity and the growth of fungi, but it also lubricates the car’s seals and reduces unpleasant odors. So don’t hesitate to use it all year round and make sure it works well.
Also, remember to always set the air circulation to the outside position and not to the recirculated air from the cabin. You can still use the heater, but this will prevent fogging problems throughout the winter!
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