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    How to tackle this mold issue?

    I just picked up a 1993 RX-7 that's been in storage for 20+ years. It has mold growing on the steering wheel, center console and some other vinyl places, the car also smells really musty. At this point I'd like to move the visible and invisible mold as best I can. I understand spores get everywhere and removing all "invisible" mold will never happen but, I want to do the best I can.

    1. I'm thinking of using Mold Armor to kill what I can see. I also have a Nextzett deep plastic cleaner I was going to follow that up with. I'd then use 303 to introduce oils that I just took out and protect it.
    2. The seats are alcantara. I was thinking of using a hot water extractor to clean these. Any thoughts on this?
    3. The carpeting I was going to vacuum and use the hot water extractor, same as the above.
    4. I was hoping to find a local detailer with access to a ozone machine to kill the rest. Should I do this before or after the cleaning?

    Please correct my thoughts or suggest alternate products, very open to suggestions. Thanks!

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    Re: How to tackle this mold issue?

    clean clean clean and clean some more.use you ozone machine last to kill whats left
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    Re: How to tackle this mold issue?

    I would 1) ph balanced apc everything. 2) treat with an enzyme. 3) let sit and clean clean again with favourite cleaner. Good luck.

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    Re: How to tackle this mold issue?

    i would think after trying a test spot some of the mold and mildew cleaners/inhibitors like zep that they sell at lowes would be good. Mold thrives on lack of air circulation and dampness, so part of your plan should be to air out and dry out. Summer isn't great for this, but if you're in a climate that will allow you to let it sit out in dry air while you're going through cleaning that couldn't hurt. And if not, maybe rig up some sort of dehumidifier contraption for a period of time between cleaning sessions?

    ps. glad nobody mentioned bleach. you don't need bleach.
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    Re: How to tackle this mold issue?

    Definately no bleach but do wear a respirator,you don't want mold spores in your lungs or the cleaner fumes for that matter.
    I didn't think about the first post but an enzyme cleaner like sinister said would definitely be a good idea to try
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