What A Big Mess!

[Archerfish]

I didn't know that I left the right rear window open. A cracked open window that left a puddle of water.

So I removed the damp rear seat and vacuumed the water.



I left it on the sun for a while.



I wanted to clean the mess I made in every nooks and crannies so I removed the metal frame. The bolts are 14 and 12 mm wrench.



I forgot to mention that in removing the rear seat, you just pull it out in the plastic side where the metal part of the seat is snapped.



Going back, the metal underneath is now exposed.

[Archerfish]

It is easier of course to remove the carpet by removing the plastic trims around it, including the side where the seatbelt is attached.





After cleaning with the aid of my trusty vacuum cleaner, I collected a five inch depth of water! I couldn't believe it, a centimeter of water puddle has this volume.



I left the job of drying it completely with the electric fan.

[Archerfish]

I decided later that I should thoroughly clean the removed seat. So I soaked it with water and brushed it with soap.





After rinsing it with running water, I left it under the sun.

Today is the second day and it is almost dry.





I don't know if it was a good idea to soak it with water, it might leave a nasty smell later.

If you have any suggestions for a chemical cleaner that I should use, please do so.

And before I forget, this is a Honda City 2009.

[dr. d]

had it happened to me,
i might have brought it to the car manicuristas...
i'm not very good under the carpets.

so,
to clarify,
is the window glass cracked, or did you leave a crack open?

[yapoy86]

Always vacuum dry excess water.. i only do brush the fabric with detergent mixed with hot water.. then vacuum excess water.. no need to rinse with running water

[StockEngine]

I need to open my car windows. thanks for reminding me

[Archerfish]

I need to open my car windows. thanks for reminding me

had it happened to me,
i might have brought it to the car manicuristas...
i'm not very good under the carpets.

so,
to clarify,
is the window glass cracked, or did you leave a crack open?

No, the glass didn't crack but I left it open for about 3 mm.

[Archerfish]

Always vacuum dry excess water.. i only do brush the fabric with detergent mixed with hot water.. then vacuum excess water.. no need to rinse with running water

I should have posted first and waited for your answer before I did it. Now, I can smell something funny on the crevices of the seat. I'm just hopeful that it will disappear tomorrow until it's completely dry.

[jojopad]

I should have posted first and waited for your answer before I did it. Now, I can smell something funny on the crevices of the seat. I'm just hopeful that it will disappear tomorrow until it's completely dry.

Try baking soda. If that doesn't help try this

Gtechniq I2 Tri-Clean, Antibacterial Cleaner All Surface Interior Cleaner - 5ml

[dr. d]

I should have posted first and waited for your answer before I did it. Now, I can smell something funny on the crevices of the seat. I'm just hopeful that it will disappear tomorrow until it's completely dry.

ibilad sa init ng araw.
open the window a bit, to allow the odors to exit.
but you will have to make bantay the car, lest it rain and we start all over again.

[Sarsi]

Sell that car. It lost its value na. The smell will make you sad.

[Archerfish]

Sell that car. It lost its value na. The smell will make you sad.

Hey! I thought you're already a goner.
[emoji3]

I'll tell my son and let him decide, it's his car.

[dreamur]

Archerfish's first blog.

[travajante]

Archerfish's first blog.

Wet dream?[emoji4]

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[StockEngine]

Wet dream?[emoji4]

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Smelly cat

[Archerfish]

Smelly cat

And just an hour ago, I discovered that a cat made a "territory mark" on the windshield! These cats are doing well on annoying me.

[Archerfish]

Archerfish's first blog.

I never tried having a blog, but I don't think I can manage. I don't even have Facebook.
[emoji3]

Wet dream?[emoji4]

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That's a bad dream, having a wet car.
[emoji3]

[baludoy]

This reminds me, i have to let air in and out of my garage queen lest it gets infested w/ mildew and molds....again. [emoji16] This damp air is a killer for enclosed leather seats.

do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do

[dr. d]

This reminds me, i have to let air in and out of my garage queen lest it gets infested w/ mildew and molds....again. [emoji16] This damp air is a killer for enclosed leather seats.

do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do

this happened to us.
three weeks of non-use of the car,
wet, rainy weeks...
we had to clean the insides of the cars of mildew and molds.
dad-and-son bonding job.

we now rotate car use, para walang naka-tengga nang matagal.

[papi smith]

This reminds me, i have to let air in and out of my garage queen lest it gets infested w/ mildew and molds....again. [emoji16] This damp air is a killer for enclosed leather seats.

do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do

This is the least of my problems since part of it is always exposed to the afternoon sun, my worry is the battery since I only use it once a week and just for a short 2km run to the grocery. I feel that my >2 years old battery went dead because of this. Will a once a week 10km run to the office and back be sufficient to maintain it charged. I can't find my smart charger na kasi.

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