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Roger - 14 Jan 2007 00:58 GMT

Hey all, water seeped up through the floorboard of my 2000 Accord during
a flood last summer; now I'm having a big problem with an increasingly
bad odor. Any suggestions for how to get rid of it (not the car, the
odor :)) ?

Thanks,
Rog

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Elle - 14 Jan 2007 01:36 GMT

Start with "Febreze," available in the detergents section of
your grocery.

Man the weather is taking a toll on cars lately. If it's not
the heat, it's the snow. If it's not snowing, someone is
recovering from a flood.

> Hey all, water seeped up through the floorboard of my 2000
> Accord during
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> Thanks,
> Rog

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Andrew - 14 Jan 2007 02:58 GMT

> Start with "Febreze," available in the detergents section of
> your grocery.
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>> Thanks,
>> Rog

Unfortunately, "Febreze" won't do squat. You've probably got at least a
mildew problem - and maybe mould.
From:
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/housing/356-643/356-643.html

> Upholstered Articles, Mattresses, Carpets For upholstered articles,
> mattresses, rugs and carpets, remove loose mold from outer coverings by
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> speed up the killing of the mildew. Sun and air articles, if practical,
> to stop mold growth and remove odors.

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Brian Smith - 14 Jan 2007 10:25 GMT

> Hey all, water seeped up through the floorboard of my 2000 Accord during
> a flood last summer; now I'm having a big problem with an increasingly
> bad odor. Any suggestions for how to get rid of it (not the car, the
> odor :)) ?

It's probably the mould that you smell. That can kill. Have the carpets
removed and discarded, thoroughly clean the interior of the vehicle and
install new underlay and carpet.

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Jeff - 14 Jan 2007 20:52 GMT

>> Hey all, water seeped up through the floorboard of my 2000 Accord during
>> a flood last summer; now I'm having a big problem with an increasingly
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> removed and discarded, thoroughly clean the interior of the vehicle and
> install new underlay and carpet.

You have to get rid of all the mold and make sure everything under the
carpet is dry. Otherwise, the car will rust out.

Also, make sure no water got into the seats.

Jeff

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G-Man - 15 Jan 2007 17:31 GMT

At this point it's too late to salvage the carpet. It's a health issue too.
We had the same think hapen in my '96, but the dealer removed the carpet
from the car within a day, and it was shampood and dried completely before
installing it again. No odors and no rust. The brain box under the seat
was trashed. It was an insurance claim. They wanted to total the car (it
had 140k on it, but I talked the into repair. Cost was $1700. I have owned
this car from new. It now has 181K on it and going strong! I run
Synthetick oil, and it only uses about 1/2 qt between changes (which means I
never have to add oil).

I have a 2006 EX-V6 NAV, but I drive this old car most of the time. I don't
have to worry too much about door dings, and where I park it. Still looks
like new though.

Take care of your Honda, and it will take care of you!

G-Man

> Hey all, water seeped up through the floorboard of my 2000 Accord during
> a flood last summer; now I'm having a big problem with an increasingly
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> Thanks,
> Rog

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mopa - 15 Jan 2007 19:51 GMT

The best thing is probably to replace the whole carpet. They sell these
on ebay, and such. It would cost you less then 1k, and your car will
look nice and clear. I doubt there is any other way, because your
carpet is full of mildew and has rotten.

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> Hey all, water seeped up through the floorboard of my 2000 Accord during
> a flood last summer; now I'm having a big problem with an increasingly
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> Thanks,
> Rog

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