Wife left window open during Rain Storm

shawn7 · 01-18-2006, 09:47 AM

I have yet to see the damage, but she told me this morning she left her window down. Depending on how wet it got, do you think the seat will mildew? What steps should I take to help dry it out?

Thanks,
Shawn

**Tideland Prius** · 01-18-2006, 11:14 AM

whatever you do, don't use heat, use wind. e.g. fan over hairdryer

KTPhil · 01-18-2006, 11:25 AM

This would use gas, but what about running the front defroster (compressor on) with the temp set to nominal room temp (72) and set it to recirc--this may help dehumidify the interior.

DaveinOlyWA · 01-18-2006, 11:29 AM

yep... ventilate. pat or spnge dry as much as possible first. if its real wet, might have to open all the doors, couple fans (2 minimum for each door on the side. keep in mind, most of the rain will be concentrated on one side.(might save ya from opening all the doors) position the fans on the side AWAY from the moisture and blow out the side the wetness is on.

San_Carlos_Jeff · 01-18-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA@Jan 18 2006, 11:29 AM
yep... ventilate. pat or spnge dry as much as possible first. if its real wet, might have to open all the doors, couple fans (2 minimum for each door on the side. keep in mind, most of the rain will be concentrated on one side.(might save ya from opening all the doors) position the fans on the side AWAY from the moisture and blow out the side the wetness is on.

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In addition to this I'd get a good wet/dry vacuum and suck as much of the water as possible out of the carpet and seat. Then go to the steps above.

shawn7 · 01-18-2006, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the help. It's not too terriably bad. I went by today and felt the seat. I'll have to take a fan and air dry it.

Thanks,
Shawn

galaxee · 01-18-2006, 04:57 PM

do all you can to avoid having to replace the carpets and seats. DH just did one of those jobs and it's only only a huge pain, but expensive!

dehumidifying and air drying will definitely help here. you sure don't want any mold or other nasties growing in there!

grasshopper · 01-18-2006, 05:52 PM

One fan blowing and one fan pulling!

seasalsa · 01-21-2006, 08:33 AM

Looks like a good candidate for side window visors! In warm weather I leave all windows down about 2 inches. A surprise shower will not get your seats wet.

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01-18-2006, 09:47 AM	#1
shawn7 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 55 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have yet to see the damage, but she told me this morning she left her window down. Depending on how wet it got, do you think the seat will mildew? What steps should I take to help dry it out? Thanks, Shawn

01-18-2006, 11:14 AM	#2
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,620 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	whatever you do, don't use heat, use wind. e.g. fan over hairdryer

01-18-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,313 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	This would use gas, but what about running the front defroster (compressor on) with the temp set to nominal room temp (72) and set it to recirc--this may help dehumidify the interior.

01-18-2006, 11:29 AM	#4
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	yep... ventilate. pat or spnge dry as much as possible first. if its real wet, might have to open all the doors, couple fans (2 minimum for each door on the side. keep in mind, most of the rain will be concentrated on one side.(might save ya from opening all the doors) position the fans on the side AWAY from the moisture and blow out the side the wetness is on.

01-18-2006, 04:51 PM	#6
shawn7 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 55 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the help. It's not too terriably bad. I went by today and felt the seat. I'll have to take a fan and air dry it. Thanks, Shawn

01-18-2006, 04:57 PM	#7
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	do all you can to avoid having to replace the carpets and seats. DH just did one of those jobs and it's only only a huge pain, but expensive! dehumidifying and air drying will definitely help here. you sure don't want any mold or other nasties growing in there!

01-18-2006, 05:52 PM	#8
grasshopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 413 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	One fan blowing and one fan pulling!

01-21-2006, 08:33 AM	#9
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,202 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Looks like a good candidate for side window visors! In warm weather I leave all windows down about 2 inches. A surprise shower will not get your seats wet.