[Elantra GT] A/C Smell

[Wayne Moses]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elantra_gt-bounces at gwebworks.com 
> [mailto:Elantra_gt-bounces at gwebworks.com] On Behalf Of Brian Nystrom
> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 6:13 AM
> To: Drivers & Believers Website : Hyundai Elantra GT forum
> Subject: Re: [Elantra GT] A/C Smell

> I strongly suggest that you test the Febreeze scent before using it. 
> Frankly, I find Febreeze to be more noxious than any mold 
> I've ever smelled. We've had rental cars on vacation that 
> were "freshened" with it that were so strong-smelling that 
> our eyes watered and noses burned, and we were forced to 
> drive with the windows down. The smell took several days to 
> dissipate to a tolerable level. Febreeze is nasty stuff, IMO.

Wow!  Maybe that is why it might be effective against the bacteria in the
ductwork. Point well taken Brian. I think when I try it I will freshen then
leave the car to sit overnight, before airing out the next day. The other
products also have a fairly strong though not unpleasant odour as well, but
I can't say that they cause the eye-watering and nose-burning that you
experienced.

Now that said, I have leather upholstery so the smell may not adhere as much
...?

Regards,
Wayne