Deegee

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**EDIT, mods please relocate this thread in the IS250 2nd Gen Forums, my apologies*

Anyone know what steps to take to get rid of a mildew smell in my IS? Over the past year my girl drove my car primarily and she recently got her own ride and now that I'm the only driver in my car now I notice that when I come out to it after work and get in, I smell this mildewy/muggy scent. After i drive with the windows down you can't smell it at all, its just when you get in the car after it sits for a few hours or days. So far I've cleaned the floor/carpets/roof linear with two different types of cleaner and odor neutralizer and it helped a bit, but i still seem to get that muggy smell if I drive around with the windows up. I'm certain this was all caused due to the windows being left down while it rained a few days. What would you guys recommend to get that fresh new car scent that i used to have (this was used when I bought it last year). Should I febreeze the hell out of her? Is there anything that could completely remove the smell and not mask it up? I've searched numerous different threads and they mostly relate to the AC causing this type of smell, but i NEVER use the AC.

Thanks.

ajh1717

Try changing the cabin filter. I know with the is300, even if the air isn't on, it will still have air flow. Could be the cause.