Moisture-wicking car mats: more trouble than good
- December 30, 2022
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Winter is the time of reagents, dirty snow and constant discomfort due to the constant accumulation of fluid in the car interior, consisting of melted snow, road grime
Winter is the time of reagents, dirty snow and constant discomfort due to the constant accumulation of fluid in the car interior, consisting of melted snow, road grime and salt, which we have to bring inside. Can moisture-absorbing mats save us from these misfortunes and what is the serious danger of their use, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Wet and dirty car floors are an integral part of winter driving and cause constant inconvenience to drivers. And it seems that ordinary car mats should solve this problem. But no. If they are made of fabric, moisture first penetrates and then ends up on the metal floor of the car. And now this is already a problem, because it leads to corrosion of a very expensive body, and besides, it can cause a short circuit in the wiring, because in modern vehicles a huge number of different electrical harnesses go across the floor. And the constant presence in a mixture of salt, water and sand will clearly not benefit them. In addition, there is another unpleasant factor.
When parking, dirty manure quickly freezes, creating mechanical pressure on body elements and electrical wiring. And after you leave, it becomes liquid again, actively penetrating into microcracks and destroying details. Therefore, many car owners buy special rubber mats, which initially alleviate the severity of the problem. But still moisture ends up on the floor. For example during active maneuvers or during a careless landing in a car. And then it is precisely these carpets that create favorable conditions for the accumulation of liquid that is already under them. And then everything goes according to the scenario described above.
There is another way to solve the problem – moisture-absorbing mats. They literally suck up water, according to the principle of a blotting paper, which then miraculously disappears somewhere. But, unfortunately, even miracle carpets still do not solve the problem. And even vice versa, they cause even more damage to the car and the health of the “mate”. And it all has to do with how the car’s climate control system works in the winter.
When a person gets cold, the extremities are the first to feel it. To eliminate the resulting discomfort, we adjust the “climate” so that the flow of warm air is directed to the leg area. And they get better. In addition, hot air along the way begins to actively evaporate water mixed with reagents that have accumulated in the mat. But as a result, the ventilation system distributes this aggressive dirt evenly over the car. Including the ventilation system. And since it also actively blows on the glass, they quickly begin to lose their transparency. What affects driving safety.
But worst of all, we start breathing in this toxic mud. But this can already lead to obvious health problems. So a variety of miracle carpets designed to effectively collect and neutralize road sludge still can’t fool physics. But they can cause big problems for us and for our own money. Are there ways to maintain the car and health? Naturally. Admittedly, they will require constant effort from you.
First of all, it is necessary to abandon moisture-absorbing carpets. And getting into the car – carefully brush your feet. There will be less dirt and contact with the pedals will be more reliable. But if you actively use the car and are often forced to leave the interior, even a thorough shake will not solve the problem. In this case, it is necessary to pull out the mats at least once a day and pour out the accumulated moisture. Or just move to a place where the snow is always pristine and the roads are never salted. In any case, it pays to keep the car clean by wiping the mats dry after every ride: it benefits it and it keeps you healthy.
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Wet and dirty car floors are an integral part of winter driving and cause constant inconvenience to drivers. And it seems that ordinary car mats should solve this problem. But no. If they are made of fabric, moisture first penetrates and then ends up on the metal floor of the car. And now this is already a problem, because it leads to corrosion of a very expensive body, and besides, it can cause a short circuit in the wiring, because in modern vehicles a huge number of different electrical harnesses go across the floor. And the constant presence in a mixture of salt, water and sand will clearly not benefit them. In addition, there is another unpleasant factor.
When parking, dirty manure quickly freezes, creating mechanical pressure on body elements and electrical wiring. And after you leave, it becomes liquid again, actively penetrating into microcracks and destroying details. Therefore, many car owners buy special rubber mats, which initially alleviate the severity of the problem. But still moisture ends up on the floor. For example during active maneuvers or during a careless landing in a car. And then it is precisely these carpets that create favorable conditions for the accumulation of liquid that is already under them. And then everything goes according to the scenario described above.
There is another way to solve the problem – moisture-absorbing mats. They literally suck up water, according to the principle of a blotting paper, which then miraculously disappears somewhere. But, unfortunately, even miracle carpets still do not solve the problem. And even vice versa, they cause even more damage to the car and the health of the “mate”. And it all has to do with how the car’s climate control system works in the winter.
When a person gets cold, the extremities are the first to feel it. To eliminate the resulting discomfort, we adjust the “climate” so that the flow of warm air is directed to the leg area. And they get better. In addition, hot air along the way begins to actively evaporate water mixed with reagents that have accumulated in the mat. But as a result, the ventilation system distributes this aggressive dirt evenly over the car. Including the ventilation system. And since it also actively blows on the glass, they quickly begin to lose their transparency. What affects driving safety.
But worst of all, we start breathing in this toxic mud. But this can already lead to obvious health problems. So a variety of miracle carpets designed to effectively collect and neutralize road sludge still can’t fool physics. But they can cause big problems for us and for our own money. Are there ways to maintain the car and health? Naturally. Admittedly, they will require constant effort from you.
First of all, it is necessary to abandon moisture-absorbing carpets. And getting into the car – carefully brush your feet. There will be less dirt and contact with the pedals will be more reliable. But if you actively use the car and are often forced to leave the interior, even a thorough shake will not solve the problem. In this case, it is necessary to take out the carpets at least once a day and pour out the accumulated moisture. Or just move to an area where the snow is always pristine and the roads are never salted. In any case, it pays to keep the car clean by wiping the mats dry after every ride: it benefits it and it keeps you healthy.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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