The carpet was soaked due to water leaking on the floor.
Car wet under carpet.
Cars are enclosed spaces with poor air circulation when the car is not running.
When car carpet gets wet the water seeps down underneath it to the foam backing which can grow mildew on it if it stays wet.
This is due to clogged sunroof drains.
Use a tool such as a screwdriver to create leverage under the sill to prop it up.
In fact the steps to dry a car carpet are not different than drying the carpet in your home after a water leak or sewer backup.
Cold damp weather can make it even harder to get your car dry.
As a result even a little bit of water on the carpet can lead to mildew and other problems if left alone.
Steps to take to dry wet car carpet.
No matter how much you towel or vacuum off your car s surfaces any fabric and carpeting in your car as well as the chassis beneath will be damp to the touch.
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If the damp carpet is under a car mat remove the mat after checking to see if it contains any moisture or mold.
Continue this procedure until there is very little moisture remaining in your carpet.
Step 3 remove the mold.
So how can you deal with any lingering moisture.
Soak up all the moisture from your carpet with dry absorbent towels.
Fortunately a little heat and air circulation will do the trick.
The air conditioning system of your car is the most common source of water leak.
Lift the carpet from its sill by the door to help dry the foam underneath.