The smell of the musty cabin it would not be nice if we travel by the car. How to fix it?

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Usually to expel smell, cabin sprays fragrances. Or put fragrances in gel form AC (Air Conditioner) grid. This method is practical but not necessarily safe, at least according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

USA origin environmental NGOs asking consumers to consider again the use of fragrances because a lot of room containing phthalates, this substance is soluble and functional ‘carry’ the smell of perfume to the nose. NDRC linking these substances with hormonal disorders and reproductive problems, this substance is absorbed into the body through breathing or skin, if the glass is always a closed car.

NRDC with other organizations urged the Environmental Protection Agency and Consumer Product Safety Commission to test all the fragrances, room and measuring the risks consumers may face, because there is no information on the label about it. The NDRC report also mentions the room fragrances, labeled ‘natural’ materials were also contains harmful chemicals.

Actually there are safer ways to expel the stench from the cabin. Of course not instantaneous, the most important thing is to maintain the cleanliness of the cabin.

The first stage: Check your carpets, upholstery and air conditioning vents to find traces of mold and moisture. Clean with a clean cloth. For the lattice of air conditioning, use a cotton bud. Continue to remove the floor mats and dry under the sun. When you have a vacuum cleaner used to clean dust and other dirt.

Charcoal can be used to absorb moisture and odors. Place under a chair and let stand until the smell disappeared. Dry the car with the doors / windows open is also advised to encourage air circulation inside the car.

Back about phthalates, Chris Cathcart, president of the Consumer Specialty Products Association, the association representing the manufacturers cleaning materials, cleaning and pest air fresheners NRDC rejected the accusation. According to NRDC research is very limited and flawed conclusions.

Regardless of the controversy, the use of chemicals that excessive is certainly unwise.

There are other more natural ways such as using vinegar, which absorbs nearly all types of odors. It is easy, simply put the vinegar in an open container and leave until the entire odor is absorbed. To keep the air fresh, can put a bag of coffee beans under the seats. Keep the seat upholstery and door trim remain dry. Leave the skin peeling of fresh citrus in a container in the car until dry.