Lysol Stopped The Nasty Mildew Smell inMy AC Vents! Fix for any car and truck

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2019
  • I noticed since it's been colder I've been running my defrost more often and forgetting that it triggers the AC and adds moisture to the HVAC system. I had a bad smell for days and decided to kill it before it kills me!!!
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  • @RobDaman
    @RobDaman  5 років тому +10

    Had this awful stank for a few weeks. It finally stopped raining and I got time to fix it!
    Does yours ever stank?

    • @Russxm
      @Russxm 5 років тому +1

      In my taco, no smell. Still pretty new though. My 1993 pickup.. yeap lol

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      @@Russxm lol.

    • @samuelfregoso5055
      @samuelfregoso5055 5 років тому +1

      How is it doing now? 4 months after is the smell still gone?

    • @maxstupidos
      @maxstupidos 4 роки тому +4

      My car stank again after my last Lysol clean up lasted about half a year not bad

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  4 роки тому +5

      Not bad to be stankless

  • @derekatwood6236
    @derekatwood6236 3 роки тому +31

    Great video. It would make sense to remove the filter before spraying that way most of the Lysol doesn't end up in the paper filter.

    • @danielvitolo2595
      @danielvitolo2595 2 роки тому +9

      True, but if you have this odor, filter probably needs to be replaced as well, so just leave old one in, then replace after Lysol

    • @gibreezy
      @gibreezy Рік тому +4

      @@danielvitolo2595 good idea. Replace after you spray. Good to go.

  • @Marc-NZ
    @Marc-NZ 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for the video..I was struggling with this problem and I did it twice .. really worked

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      Glad it helped👍

  • @6spd85notch
    @6spd85notch 4 роки тому +2

    I hope this works. My Tacoma stinks when the heat gets hot after a bit of driving. Not only does the truck smell but I smell it on my clothes. I’m ready to get rid of the truck.

  • @micktepolt6276
    @micktepolt6276 Рік тому

    yes me too, about 2 years ago now it smells like rotten carpet, i am going to try your fix thanks

  • @angelofonseca8452
    @angelofonseca8452 Рік тому +2

    FIY- Found a leak on the roof rack screws. This lets water in after rain or washing my highlander. Humidity set in and creates this awful smell.. I have done this Lysol, but I'm relearning how to after your video. Thanks

  • @oldfucker68
    @oldfucker68 5 років тому +17

    This is how to manage the bad smell. When you're about five minutes away from your destination turn the heater on and set the fan speed on high. This will dry out any condensation in your air vents. That condensation buildup is what's causing the smell

    • @geno5592
      @geno5592 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks man, my 2018 Camry had this nasty smell, I'll try it this tomorrow morning

  • @denzilmathew6043
    @denzilmathew6043 3 роки тому

    Hi am in India and today I will check for lysol... thanks for the video. A question I have a etios sedan diesel engine car. Please do correct me if am wrong. I start the car put out on close mode. On the aircondition to full and keep the windows open??? And after spraying I wait for how long to off the ignition.? Then I take the car for a round with the windows open and blower on.. with out switching on the aircondition.. ?🤔ok sir? Thanks

  • @jd5n03sc
    @jd5n03sc 2 роки тому +52

    For everyone else having this issue make sure it’s not your upper lip that smells.

    • @icyymariee3143
      @icyymariee3143 Рік тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ShadowbannedbyYoutube
      @ShadowbannedbyYoutube Рік тому

      Like no.16

    • @prafullpandit531
      @prafullpandit531 9 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

    • @hustlehi808hawaii4
      @hustlehi808hawaii4 4 місяці тому

      Ooo dayum!! It was my upper lip 😂😂

    • @meowkity1
      @meowkity1 2 місяці тому

      It was actually my body odor from doing a detox. Infected everything. Had to start life over. All clothes. Everything in my bedroom tossed including bed. Don’t know what to do about the car. It’s driving me crazy. The stench is so potent it sticks to you instantly.

  • @sr-xrp4817
    @sr-xrp4817 10 місяців тому +3

    Great video. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @_lim1542
    @_lim1542 2 роки тому

    Ive seen videos of people removing the vent cover to clean it up. Is that unnecessary? Can we just spray the vents from up top

  • @danielvitolo2595
    @danielvitolo2595 2 роки тому

    I bought new cabin filter. Should I put that in before or after Lysol? Should I leave one in until Lysol is done?

  • @earthdaddy
    @earthdaddy 3 роки тому +4

    Nice truck! This would definitely work however I would do it before a car wash because leaving any of those chemicals on the exterior surfaces especially in the sun could fade, crack, damage plastic and painted surfaces. Also I'd hit recirculate and spray some under the dash where it pulls inside air.

  • @Brenny627
    @Brenny627 5 років тому +4

    Mine smelled when brand new, I thought it was all the brand new hoses and stuff but I’ll try this

  • @treygonzales3293
    @treygonzales3293 2 роки тому +2

    I did it and it works!

  • @robertkeith7325
    @robertkeith7325 4 роки тому +3

    Just tried this on my 2014 Silverado, same Lysol and everything! Can’t wait to find out if this works. Thanks for this video! I’ve been dealing with stinky musty air for 3 months and it’s been driving me crazy. Those store bought solutions you put in your car and roll the windows up and it sprays is the biggest lie in the world. Those made it worse!

    • @redeye9042
      @redeye9042 4 роки тому

      So the smell doesn't come back . When using a c turn off before you get home then run reg fan to dry out Moisture in a c unit . Minute or two!

    • @OffDutyDad
      @OffDutyDad 2 роки тому +1

      Did it work?

    • @pewbangpew8109
      @pewbangpew8109 2 роки тому

      Did it work ?

  • @CreativeMonsterx
    @CreativeMonsterx 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for the tip, really appreciate it!

  • @markfrost1375
    @markfrost1375 2 роки тому +1

    Good call on replacing the cabin filter afterwards 👍

  • @kenworthrider4776
    @kenworthrider4776 5 років тому +16

    Rob did you change out your HVAC filter behind your glove box. Walmart sells a FRAM one with Arm and Hammer deodorizer in it. Food for thought.

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +2

      That's actually my next video. 😉It wasn't smelly btw.

  • @johnrenk4721
    @johnrenk4721 5 років тому +4

    Glad to see you got rid of those cheesy TRD Pro emblems much cleaner look now

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      they actually said TRD Bro so it was part of my "bro" build since the grill but HardShellTaco has evolved beyond that.

  • @miamiSincar
    @miamiSincar 3 роки тому +1

    lysol is corrosive or not

  • @balkodawgie936
    @balkodawgie936 4 роки тому +1

    Having sprayed the vents under the hood with Lysol, should I leave the windows open after? Mosquitoes and what have you might enter the car at night.

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  4 роки тому

      You don't need to but it'll have a strong fragrance for a little bit

  • @jasonmccabe6945
    @jasonmccabe6945 5 років тому +6

    Sometimes Lysol can leave an overwhelming smell when you spray too much and it looked like you used a lot. How has it been after a couple of days? Did the bad smell go away and can you still smell the Lysol?

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +4

      Great question. It's not bad. I asked Jesse and it didn't bother him either.
      Leaving the windows down when applying the spray I think helped a lot. It was really strong at the first application. It's much less stronger than those old school pine tree mirror air fresheners too.

  • @gtdodgeviper
    @gtdodgeviper 3 роки тому

    I did it to my car but now the lysol smell is too strong to drive with the ac on.

  • @AL20496
    @AL20496 5 років тому +13

    Hey Rob, it’s a month after posting this and I’m curious if it’s still smell free. Thanks man!

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +19

      Like a fresh morning breeze 😆

  • @jeffortman6395
    @jeffortman6395 Місяць тому +1

    I'm using a straw to spray into the vents

  • @TypeR632
    @TypeR632 5 років тому +2

    Do a UA-cam search on Ozone generators for your vehicle.

  • @thespacesbetweenstudio3346
    @thespacesbetweenstudio3346 Рік тому

    tried this but it comes back withing a couple weeks

  • @kimzengly
    @kimzengly 3 роки тому +5

    This is just a temporary fix, after a couple days the smell will return. The only way to get rid of this smell is to probably clean the vent and air ducts like how you have your home vents and air duct professionally vacuum and brush.. Also you can disassemble the air ducts and vents passage.. But disassembling some parts of the air duct will help decrease the smell by a small percentage only. But disassembling any vehicles ducts or vents is very cumbersome and tedious labor intensive. WORK. but to each his own.. good luck.

  • @ndeeeed
    @ndeeeed 5 років тому +2

    Thanks a lot. I’ve got a 4 runner with 21 years of stank.

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      That's a lot of stank time

  • @billdomi9374
    @billdomi9374 3 роки тому +5

    It's better that you have the smelly taco than the Wife. lol

  • @MrRedskins0021
    @MrRedskins0021 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video!! My truck smells too and I'll be doing this on it.

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +1

      let me know what your results are. thanks for watching 👍

    • @MrRedskins0021
      @MrRedskins0021 5 років тому +2

      @@RobDaman It worked!! My truck smells great! Thanks!

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +1

      Cool. Did you go early morning breeze?

    • @MrRedskins0021
      @MrRedskins0021 5 років тому +2

      @@RobDaman Yes I did. Smells great.

  • @johnkorn1810
    @johnkorn1810 5 років тому +8

    Did the smell go away? My wife's '17 Equinox is awful smelling. I'm hoping this works. I just did it and we'll see in the morning. Tha ks!

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +1

      if not , look at the cabin air filter as well. let me know how it goes.

    • @victor10197
      @victor10197 4 роки тому +1

      It worked?

    • @dreemwizard
      @dreemwizard 4 роки тому +6

      Maybe she just smells lol

    • @johnkorn1810
      @johnkorn1810 4 роки тому +2

      @@dreemwizard probably lol!

  • @mindscan420
    @mindscan420 4 роки тому

    too bad Lysol is freaking impossible to find nowadays, any alternative for this?

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  4 роки тому +1

      Something alcohol based should work but that's also the problem to attain nowadays

  • @LEACHISRICH
    @LEACHISRICH 4 роки тому

    Excellent, thanks

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  4 роки тому

      Glad you liked it!

    • @irispontaneles8130
      @irispontaneles8130 Рік тому

      Sir, is ok to use dettol disinfectant spray if lysol is not available?

  • @puffdaddyOne1
    @puffdaddyOne1 4 роки тому +5

    Hi! Should i remove the cabin filter before spraying? I just change my cabin filter and still smells.

    • @RedWingedBlackbird
      @RedWingedBlackbird 3 роки тому +1

      Yes otherwise the disifemctant will stop at the filter and not go through all vents

  • @robertobaza5794
    @robertobaza5794 5 років тому +1

    He Rob I ones had a bad smell in my car I went and buy a new In caven filter. Call the K&N filter. It goes inside the glove compartment.

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      thanks. I swapped mine with a Fram.

    • @robertobaza5794
      @robertobaza5794 5 років тому

      @@RobDaman Fram I don't understand

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      Fram is a brand of filter like k&n

  • @edwardogonzalez9005
    @edwardogonzalez9005 3 роки тому

    I tried this and have noticed my eyes feel very irritated now when running my ac. Anyone have that issue as well?

  • @kristifields6406
    @kristifields6406 4 роки тому +7

    I tried this fix and was excited about it. So simple and smells great initially. At least with my car the smell came back within a few weeks. Thanks for the hack, wish it worked. But sharing so others know it doesn't always.

    • @flouisbailey
      @flouisbailey 4 роки тому +3

      You may not have gotten the exact spot where the mold is living.

    • @talknheadz
      @talknheadz 3 роки тому +5

      Change your cabin air filter. Spray the new one with lysol and or you favorite smell good. I used the oil from a wall plug in...just open the top and drip some of the oil on both sides of filter. All my friend do it. Cars smell great and it last a long time....and you dont hv to deal with air freshener trees or those lil things youd clip to your vents. Do the lysol through the vents from outside again...but you hv to use at least half the can to kill bacteria...do this and the filter hack and youll be good to go..

    • @danielvitolo2595
      @danielvitolo2595 2 роки тому +1

      Taurus The Barber Little tip. Next time, try not to put oil scents on filter, oil will block air flow, but if it works okay for you, then it’s fine. Oil will make filter not last as long though

    • @retrobuttercup
      @retrobuttercup Рік тому +3

      I learned that I had my air circulation on too often which lead to the condensation build up and mildew growing. Not sure if that’s the same cause you might have but something to keep in mind. I hope this helped a bit

  • @mosiantiques8413
    @mosiantiques8413 Рік тому +1

    What about cabin filter

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  Рік тому

      Yes you could
      ua-cam.com/video/tqpVW65lNPU/v-deo.html

  • @bluesky-ud9wg
    @bluesky-ud9wg 3 роки тому +5

    The #1 problem is EVERYONE runs the HVAC on RECIRCULATION, big mistake. Run Fresh air 80% of the time.

    • @leonuug
      @leonuug 3 роки тому +2

      When you do Max A/C , it automatically turns on recirculate. I agree with you 100%, but trying to get a wife to not use Max A/C will be a losing battle lol

    • @bluesky-ud9wg
      @bluesky-ud9wg 3 роки тому

      @@leonuug I hear ya!!

  • @matts5478
    @matts5478 4 роки тому +3

    One year later, you're using Lysol for what?? :-)

  • @hotsauce3700
    @hotsauce3700 5 років тому +2

    I’ve found that Massengill works best.

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +1

      😹

    • @royjoslin7364
      @royjoslin7364 5 років тому +2

      That Massengill really does kill that nasty stank!!!

  • @budman1627
    @budman1627 5 років тому +3

    You might have some rodents leaving in your vent lines..took my 2018 tacoma to the dealer and they found that my cabin filter was chewed up and left some poop there..it’s a common problem dealership told me..they replace my cabin filter and disinfect my vent lines..they have a solution for it which they have to put some wires throughout your vent lines but cost about $550

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому +2

      that is really pricey. We have critters in socal but the filter wasn't pooped on. it was very dirty though so I changed it. video on the way of course.
      i know they eat the wires too and make some big bills for some people.
      thanks for the info.

  • @brooklynninja5755
    @brooklynninja5755 3 місяці тому +1

    This method only works temporarily. You’re going to need to get evaporator cleaned up

  • @heymanhaha
    @heymanhaha 4 роки тому +5

    imma try this tomorrow morning

    • @gericomatabang1117
      @gericomatabang1117 3 роки тому

      How was it? Did it work?

    • @heymanhaha
      @heymanhaha 3 роки тому +1

      @@gericomatabang1117 yes. Works!. It came back tho.
      So here's how to prevent it in the first place.
      The trick is to not let humidity build up in the vent, which creates mildew. So what I do is, every time I run cold AC during a warm day, I either run regular temp (non circulated) AC on for a few mins before I arrive at my destination or once I park, I roll down the windows slightly (of course in safe areas or your own parking lot) to avoid humidity from building up. Hope it helps.

  • @gabeperalta3562
    @gabeperalta3562 4 роки тому

    A week after trying this in my 2019 Tahoe, my AC system failed. I really didn't have that crazy of a smell, it was faint, so I tried this...I wish I would have just replaced the filter with one that is scented. $1,300 bucks later...smh

    • @ikelong4453
      @ikelong4453 4 роки тому +3

      That’s not what did it bruh I promise🤣

    • @edubb2491
      @edubb2491 4 роки тому +3

      Lol
      .lysol will not destroy your AC

    • @Robbie6298
      @Robbie6298 3 роки тому +6

      The problem is that it's a GM product. Not the lysol.

  • @rogerbrandt6678
    @rogerbrandt6678 3 роки тому

    The last owner musta covered the smell

  • @analogaudiorules1724
    @analogaudiorules1724 4 роки тому +1

    Lysol actually says it kills mold.

  • @TemeculaDoug
    @TemeculaDoug 4 роки тому +1

    Everyone hates a stinky taco...lol

  • @joesteele3159
    @joesteele3159 2 роки тому +6

    I'm at almost 33,000 miles on my 2018 tacoma and the AC is emitting what I can only describe as what smells like a dirty wet dog.

    • @evinjones2282
      @evinjones2282 2 роки тому

      Did you ever get it out what helped I have 2021 Tacoma 32K and smells funky

    • @joesteele3159
      @joesteele3159 2 роки тому

      @@evinjones2282 Yes I did. I completely forgot I posted this. It was actually dead baby mice that were behind the cabin air filter located behind the glove box. After getting those out and heavily sanitizing the whole space inside there; it fixed the problem. Hopefully you don't have the same problem I had but it is definitely worth a check.

  • @oofogman420oo2
    @oofogman420oo2 4 роки тому

    The taco has a bad quacamole smell haha

  • @SB-oc3qp
    @SB-oc3qp 5 років тому +1

    감사 ㄱㅅㄱㅅ

  • @thinline8504
    @thinline8504 3 роки тому +2

    I'm sure you wished you held on to that Lysol can a little longer 😂.. few months after this video Rona walked into our lives..

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  3 роки тому +2

      Oh...I still have it and another one 😉

    • @thinline8504
      @thinline8504 3 роки тому +1

      @@RobDaman 😂

  • @jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj
    @jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj 2 роки тому

    U find that mousey yet ?

  • @tonylopez5239
    @tonylopez5239 5 років тому +1

    Did it really work?

  • @FooTude
    @FooTude Рік тому

    Bad smell in your taco! 😂

  • @overcomeeverything8632
    @overcomeeverything8632 4 роки тому +1

    I wish i can get the disinfectant spray , its corona virus time ....

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  4 роки тому

      ya seriously

    • @gditd9310
      @gditd9310 4 роки тому

      it kills virus in car for sure

  • @mblake0420
    @mblake0420 5 років тому

    I'll be damned, I've never had a car stink, toyota would be fixing this

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      It didn't for 2 years but I usually run the vents with AC off before reaching my destination but I ran defroster a lot due to the colder temps we've been having.
      I think they have a TSB on it but I couldn't locate it.

    • @mblake0420
      @mblake0420 5 років тому

      @@RobDaman change habit

    • @alexanderstevens145
      @alexanderstevens145 3 роки тому

      They can’t make cars properly anymore. Never had any of these problems with my old cheap banger cars. Might just by an old Camry or something. Sick of this

  • @bobndina
    @bobndina Рік тому

    Who doesn't hate a stinky taco?

  • @JW-lo1ts
    @JW-lo1ts 5 років тому +1

    Brand New Toyota made the entire family sick, with mold growing in the HVAC, now find out there is a Class Action Lawsuit

    • @RobDaman
      @RobDaman  5 років тому

      Wow

    • @dontworryaboutit1829
      @dontworryaboutit1829 5 років тому

      Hard do believe????

    • @geno5592
      @geno5592 4 роки тому

      I got sick too, it sucked so bad. It was like being food poisoning to your stomach

    • @fukubish6024
      @fukubish6024 4 роки тому

      Would it make y’all got a headache too ?

  • @jamieeisenhower1560
    @jamieeisenhower1560 4 роки тому +1

    The name of the truck smells Toyota

  • @artmchugh5644
    @artmchugh5644 3 роки тому

    Your taco has a smell ????? That is what she told me !!😄😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺🍺

  • @TonyTube407
    @TonyTube407 3 роки тому

    You might want to emphasize that you shouldn't sit inside the vehicle while you're doing this. I realize you didn't, but the video editing makes it seem like you did just that.

  • @horsecockexpress7612
    @horsecockexpress7612 2 роки тому

    nobody likes a stinky taco

  • @markgonsalves3778
    @markgonsalves3778 4 роки тому +1

    Bad idea...Lysol is flammable.....your AC system has a fan motor that is more than likely mounted in the air stream that you are spraying that in.....

    • @onewisedre
      @onewisedre 3 роки тому +6

      You worry too much. Likely you're one of those people tgat drives a car with a covid mask on.

  • @sebestiensoliz8831
    @sebestiensoliz8831 8 місяців тому

    Zoom the camera out a little you're too much in everyone's face, dude!

  • @idealdetails
    @idealdetails 4 роки тому +1

    This is such a horrible idea. Please don't do this.

    • @AC-kl8gi
      @AC-kl8gi 2 роки тому

      Why do you say it's not a good idea??