Drying out car that's been in the drink

[SpikeyBush]

Hey folks, any suggestions on how to dry out the interior of a car that has become soggy in a recent flood? The condensation has been a real pain but recently in the cold mornings it has been freezing up on the inside as well as the outside. Everything still works but the carpet and soundproofing are completely sodden. I've mopped up the excess water as best I can. Don't want to claim on the insurance as it is dear enough as it is, and they'd probably write it off anyway and I'd be left with naff all once the outstanding finance is paid off.

[SpikeyBush]

Where? How much? How do they work?

[jake-the-peg]

I would start by using a wet and dry vacuum - I have one of the "George" ones

You might know someone who has one or you can pick them up on Ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk...d=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Or you might be able to hire one.

If you need to get it even dryer than that you could hire a dehumidifier like this
http://www.hss.com/g/...ump-Dehumidifier.html
and run it in the car

http://www.hss.com/g/...ump-Dehumidifier.html

[jomifl]

£200 for an electric dehumidifier, how much for a replacement car? and you can use the dehumidifier again and again!

[Hopkirk]

I would certainly start by hiring a carpet cleaning machine, and use the upholstery tool to suck as much out of the carpets as possible.