Vehicle Mold Removal Services

We advise anyone with asthma or a history of asthma attacks in moldy environments to not drive vehicle with mold to or from our location for mold remediation. Mold sensitivity or even the slightest agitation of spores could trigger an asthma attack, putting the driver, passengers, and other road-goers at risk.

We are well versed in a wide variety of mold removal & remediation techniques. Utilizing a combination of atmospheric testing, labor-intensive deep cleaning & detoxification measures, we can kill the mold in your car with certainty. Additionally, we can facilitate the type of preventative care & material treatment your vehicle needs to keep it completely mold-free for years to come.

If your car’s interior smells damp or “dewy,” chances are mildew & mold may already be growing within the fabrics, carpets, or seat foam. To check for mold, remove all the interior components you can like floor mats or seat covers, and look for any signs of growth, discoloration, or wetness. If you would like a second opinion, we can schedule you for a leak-down test and perform a moisture scan of your interior and really get to root of the mold problem before removal & remediation takes place.

Mold can grow almost anywhere in a vehicle interior. We commonly see mold on floorboard carpets, headliners, seat belts, seats, headrests, and even growing in the trunk or rear hatch. If an area of the vehicle is susceptible to moisture, leaking, or collecting standing water, chances are mold will flourish. 

With the climate we have here in the Pacific NorthWest, it’s nearly impossible to avoid mold all together. Beyond routine interior detailing & reconditioning, garage or car port storage is highly recommended at the very least. For those seeking even more protection against mold due to health complications, it may be worth investing in properly storing your vehicle, using a dehumidifier during storage or use of desiccant in your cars cabin.

In short, car mold is due largely to trapped moisture, stagnant air and organic matter. If your vehicle is showing signs of mold growth, chances are there may be a leaky seal or point of entry for water and environmental contaminates to find their way in. If you haven’t identified the source of the original moisture, there may be a leak in your seals or sunroof somewhere. We suggest having a leak down test performed prior to scheduling your appointment for remediation.  

Car mold isn’t a life & death issue, but it can pose a risk to you or your passenger’s health if exposure to a moldy vehicle is prolonged. Beyond that, it’s unsightly — it can discolor, stain, and compromise your fabrics, resulting in irreversible damage where the only solution is to completely replace interior components of the vehicle. 

We are able to provide quantitative test results for those who are interested, or for insurance parties as necessary. Depending on the level and type of testing you would prefer, these tests as wells as the outsourced lab results would result in additional costs. Inquire if interested. 

We do not have any recommendations for off-the-shelf mold & mildew removal products at this time. While there are a few advertised, most seem to only remove surface mold but do not address airborne spores, or aren’t designed for deep cleaning. Check back or feel free to contact us directly if you have a handy mold killing solution or short term technique for eliminating car mold. 

Just because surface mold isn’t visible doesn’t mean your vehicle is mold free. If the musty, mildew smell is present in your interior, chances are there’s mold hiding underneath carpet padding or growing in your headliner. It might be worth considering a Smoker’s Remedy with OZONE or similar deodorization procedure to see if the smell subsides. Alternatively, schedule a mold removal & remediation consultation at your earliest convenience. 

Prior to our work taking place, we insist our customers identify the source of moisture and address the point of entry if it had to do with a leak on your vehicle. This service is available to be done by most glass repair shops in the area to help you identify and fix any necessary seals. We often see clogged sunroof drains which moisture will backup and enter the car at the footwells of the front seats as well as windshield replacements gone bad or even door and window seals which have failed. In rare instances, we have seen vehicles without a leak, that have been stored for months without being driven, which can develop mold. This generally results in pine needle or organic matter clogging necessary drains or seals from storage outside. Once you have identified and fixed the moisture problem, we would be happy to complete our mold remediation process on your vehicle.