rain stink

[at3GG]

ok I know this sounds gross, but everytime it rains, and i get my wet shoes on the carpet of the yaris, my carpet stinks for like 3 days afterwards. This happen to anyone elses? Or does the rain in VA Beach just smell bad? :iono:

[lita_g]

I lived in VA Beach for 2 years and never had that problem. When you walk into your house, do you walk right into carpet? If so, you may want to get a mat so you can take off your shoes before walking around the house.

[Bob_VT]

I lived in VA Beach for 2 years and never had that problem. When you walk into your house, do you walk right into carpet? If so, you may want to get a mat so you can take off your shoes before walking around the house.

I think they are talking about their car :iono:

[at3GG]

HaHaHaHa it never happens in the house. Its just in the Yaris! Sorry about that I should have clarified that! Thats a badass penguin by the way.

[marcus]

could be the socks..i gets wet and it goes thru the shoes and trickles down the yaris mat..

[lita_g]

LOL, I get it now. Anyway, the mats on my car didn't stink either, although I drove a mazda 6 back then. Have you thought of maybe getting different mats? Something like plastic so it won't smell.

[PETERPOOP]

Get all weather mats. Like black rubber ones. They are great for collecting dirt balls and what not.

[jambo101]

Shake some baking soda into your carpets.If its coming from your vents spray some Lysol into the cabin air intake with fan on high,have some one switch duct settings while doing this.

[at3GG]

I think I'm gonna get some plastic mats. Thanks all.

[*MAD DOG*]

Get some mats, not only will you keep your carpet dry you'll also keep it from wearing out.

[nemelek]

Make sure to use the fresh air intake and keep the air flow setting towards the floor while driving. This will help dry the carpet.

[Bob_VT]

You really might want to dry out the carpet so you don't get mold.

[lita_g]

You can also try getting some Damprid for your car, that stuff works wonders against humidity.

[at3GG]

damprid? never heard of it. It's not too pressing really. I've Checked the carpet and it doesnt stay damp, so I"m not worried about mold. Now I feel like a jackass haha ....I'm the only with stinky carpets when it rains!!

[lita_g]

You can find more information on damprid here (http://www.damprid.dsiwebbuilder.com/index.asp?cat=176180). They sell it at supermarkets, Lowe's, Bed Bath and Beyond and stores of that sort. I mostly use it at home, but my husband had bought one for the car a long time ago, we used it in my Jetta since there was a leak from the sunroof and the carpet on the back got wet, it worked wonders. If they don't sell the one for cars anymore (I haven't seen it), you can get one of the little buckets that are used at home and leave it in the car at night.

If I was you I would worry about mold, even if you don't see it, if it smells it might appear soon.

[ddongbap]

I lived in VA Beach for 2 years and never had that problem. When you walk into your house, do you walk right into carpet? If so, you may want to get a mat so you can take off your shoes before walking around the house.

Maybe you should have a mat outside your door. In the rain. So when you're about to walk into your car, you can wipe your feet. On the.. wet mat...

[nsmitchell]

Some lavarock under your seat will keep moisture at bay.