rain stink - Toyota Yaris Forums

at3GG · 11-04-2008, 11:43 AM

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?

lita_g · 11-04-2008, 11:51 AM

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 · 11-04-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

I think they are talking about their car

at3GG · 11-04-2008, 11:56 AM

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 · 11-04-2008, 12:03 PM

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

lita_g · 11-04-2008, 12:09 PM

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 · 11-04-2008, 12:17 PM

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

jambo101 · 11-05-2008, 06:47 AM

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 · 11-05-2008, 06:02 PM

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

*MAD DOG* · 11-05-2008, 06:33 PM

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

nemelek · 11-05-2008, 08:13 PM

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 · 11-05-2008, 08:25 PM

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

lita_g · 11-06-2008, 09:11 AM

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

at3GG · 11-06-2008, 06:22 PM

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 · 11-07-2008, 12:45 PM

You can find more information on damprid here. 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 · 11-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 11-07-2008, 03:46 PM

Some lavarock under your seat will keep moisture at bay.

11-04-2008, 11:43 AM	#1
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	rain stink 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? __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's Last edited by at3GG; 11-04-2008 at 11:57 AM.

11-04-2008, 11:56 AM	#4
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	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. __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-05-2008, 06:02 PM	#9
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	I think I'm gonna get some plastic mats. Thanks all. __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-05-2008, 06:33 PM	#10
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Get some mats, not only will you keep your carpet dry you'll also keep it from wearing out. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-05-2008, 08:13 PM	#11
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	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. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

11-04-2008, 11:51 AM	#2
lita_g Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deland, FL Posts: 266	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.

11-04-2008, 12:03 PM	#5
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	could be the socks..i gets wet and it goes thru the shoes and trickles down the yaris mat..

11-04-2008, 12:09 PM	#6
lita_g Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deland, FL Posts: 266	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.

11-04-2008, 12:17 PM	#7
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	Get all weather mats. Like black rubber ones. They are great for collecting dirt balls and what not.

11-05-2008, 06:47 AM	#8
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	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.

11-05-2008, 08:25 PM	#12
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	You really might want to dry out the carpet so you don't get mold. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

11-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#13
lita_g Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deland, FL Posts: 266	You can also try getting some Damprid for your car, that stuff works wonders against humidity.

11-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#14
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	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!! __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-07-2008, 12:45 PM	#15
lita_g Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deland, FL Posts: 266	You can find more information on damprid here. 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.

11-07-2008, 03:46 PM	#17
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Some lavarock under your seat will keep moisture at bay. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

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