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Dec 18, 2011 17:01:15 GMT
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Howdy folks... My Granada is under a 'breathable' cover at the moment and as much as I try to flap the cover a bit to let air in and open all the windows a centimetre or so for ventilation when I went to inspect the old barge today I was greeted my a few patches of powdery mould here & there on the interior...  Now I have two questions... 1) Can I put anything in the car that 'absorbs' moisture so the mould doesn't grow any more...? 2) What do you recommend for getting rid of mould from a car interior (I was thinking antibacterial wipes etc)...? Have a nice Consul GT pic' for your worries (with added Bertone Content for extra oooooooomph!!!)  |
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Last Edit: Dec 18, 2011 19:57:23 GMT by grifterkid
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recarouk
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Dec 18, 2011 17:25:15 GMT
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you know the sachets of silica gel you get inside shoe boxes etc etc? if you can find some larger bags of those (the likes you usually get inside furniture) that should keep the mould at bay  |
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ezzysi
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Dec 18, 2011 17:34:49 GMT
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Get an old pillowcase and fill it with cheap salt then leave it inside the car, rock salt seems best but any salt will work. You'll be amazed by the amount of moisture it will soak up, and when its really wet simply bosh it in the oven for a while to dry it out for re-use Don't but the pillowcase in the oven tho'  This method has worked a treat for me on several occasions and costs pennies. |
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Last Edit: Dec 18, 2011 17:35:57 GMT by ezzysi
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Dec 18, 2011 17:46:57 GMT
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Salt 'n' silica it is then...!!!
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kent
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Dec 18, 2011 17:56:14 GMT
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salt idea is genius!
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Garry
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Dec 18, 2011 18:05:21 GMT
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Rice works too, but is more expensive than salt.
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Dec 18, 2011 18:06:30 GMT
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+1 for silica, we get bigger packs of it in electronics at work. I've got a few strategically placed around my car where it had been damp. Seems perfectly dry now.
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I've got Rovers.
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Dec 18, 2011 18:43:06 GMT
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Homebase sell Humidry kits. Big bags of silica that last the whole winter and the tray for holding them and catching the water.
Humidry is the brand name and I use these as the silica is sealed in a bag. The cheaper kits have loose crystals that spill everywhere.
Dave.
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will
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Dec 18, 2011 19:14:39 GMT
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Someone on here? Ben90210 maybe mentioned a bag of lime in a similar thread a few days back.
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Dec 22, 2011 12:43:41 GMT
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Homebase sell Humidry kits. Big bags of silica that last the whole winter and the tray for holding them and catching the water. Humidry is the brand name and I use these as the silica is sealed in a bag. The cheaper kits have loose crystals that spill everywhere. Dave. Purchased a couple of Humidry 'Magnums' (what they call their biggest tray!!!) and put them in the Granada... Let's hope for the best...! |
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Dec 22, 2011 15:07:58 GMT
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Tescos sell big 3kg bags of salt for one pound odd, I've got 2 bags poured into a couple of those disposable foil serving trays, works a treat.
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Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Vintage bling always attracts pussy. |
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