# Mildew/Mold in Convertible Interior **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 14, 2008, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-mold-in-convertible-interior/19564 "2008-09-14T13:28:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2008, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-mold-in-convertible-interior/19564/1 "2008-09-14T13:28:57Z")
I have an older convertible that I drive once or twice a month at most. When not in use, I keep it under a carport and covered with a fabric car cover. Lately, the weather has been very wet, and this morning I noticed mildew/mold forming on the interior surfaces. I cleaned with Fantastic spray and then reconditioned the leather and vinyl surfaces. Can anyone tell me what I might do to prevent this condition again? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-mold-in-convertible-interior/19564/2 "2008-09-15T00:31:17Z")
Your car cover is probably causing your problem by trapping moisture inside the car. Good air flow or ventilation is necessary to keeping the mold down. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-mold-in-convertible-interior/19564/3 "2008-09-15T00:39:51Z")
Remove the car cover and let the car dry out. Most car covers keep moisture in the car, and that’s what’s causing your problem. I have a car cover for my car that gets limited use. I stopped using it. it’s easier to clean the dust off the car than to deal with the problems caused by the car cover. ---
**Author:** ![Beadsandbeads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c57346/32.png) [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-mold-in-convertible-interior/19564/4 "2008-09-15T04:46:14Z")
Park it in the sun or put a heater in it.