Posted on 11/28/2025
Florida’s winter is mild in temperature, but heavy in moisture. Cool mornings, sudden showers, and salty air combine to leave interiors damp. That moisture feeds mildew, creates foggy glass, and leaves a stubborn musty smell. The good news is that a few habits and some targeted maintenance can keep your cabin clean, dry, and comfortable all season. Why Florida Winters Invite Odors and Mold Mold thrives when humidity stays high and air sits still. On the Space Coast, you get both. Short drives do not warm the cabin enough to evaporate moisture, so wet floor mats and seat fabric never fully dry. Evening temperature drops make water condense on cool glass and plastic. Left alone, that dampness settles into carpet padding and the HVAC box, which is why a car can smell fine at noon and musty the next morning. Daily Habits That Keep Moisture Out Start with what you carry into the cabin. Knock sand and water off shoes before getting in, and shake ... read more