Lubegard 96030 Kool-It Evaporator and Heater Foam Cleaner

My Experience I bought my Tesla Model Y pre-owned, and from day one the HVAC blasted out that dreaded “dirty socks/vinegar” odor. Every drive started great and ended gross. When I finally pulled the long-overdue cabin filters, I used Lubegard Evapo before installing the new filters so it could flush the system fully. The difference was immediate, the foul smell was gone, and for the first time I could run the climate system without cringing. Weeks later, the freshness has held steady. This isn’t perfume. It actually eliminates the source. Why Teslas (and many cars) smell Moisture, debris, and bacteria build up in the A/C evaporator. Tesla’s Cabin Overheat Protection can make it worse by running the A/C while parked, leaving the coils damp, the perfect breeding ground for odor. The result is the infamous “dirty socks” smell many owners complain about. What I Tried Before I’d tried sprays and air fresheners. At best, they masked the stink for a day. None of them worked long-term. This was the first product that actually solved it. Tips & Best Practices Timing is everything: Use this cleaner right before swapping in new filters. That way the system is flushed and dry before the clean filters go in. Run both modes: Cycle the A/C cold and heater hot so the cleaner reaches the evaporator core. Dry it out: After heavy A/C use, run the heater for a couple of minutes, it keeps the coils dry and mold-free. Repeat: Plan on doing this with every filter change (12–18 months). Pros & Cons Pros Actually removes odors at the source, no perfume or cover-up Easy process if paired with a filter change Noticeable improvement immediately Works for Teslas and any car with HVAC stink Cons Not a one-time miracle, it’s maintenance you’ll need to repeat Requires pulling cabin filters for best results Bottom Line If your Tesla HVAC smells like a gym bag every time you turn it on, this is the fix. Used before installing new filters, Lubegard Evapo eliminates the odor at its source and keeps the system fresh. For me, it turned climate control from the worst part of driving into something I actually enjoy again. This is now a must-do at every filter change. I’ll never skip it. 💡 Insider Hint: Always spray and circulate before installing fresh filters. Pair with HEPA cabin filters for maximum long-term results. Tesla owners: in humid weather, disabling Cabin Overheat Protection can help prevent odor from coming back.

I’ve tried a few products for cleaning my car’s AC and heater system, and the Lubegard Kool-It Foam Cleaner is by far the easiest and most effective. The spray foam expands nicely and gets into all the vents, evaporator, and ducting, leaving everything fresh and free of odors. I followed the instructions carefully, and it didn’t require disassembly—just spray, wait, and let it work. After using it, the AC airflow feels cleaner, and the smell is much improved. For anyone looking to keep their car’s HVAC system fresh and hygienic, this product works really well and is worth it.

You get less product for your money; however, of some of the others (such as an evaporator cleaner from Home Depot or Nextzett purchased here on Amazon) this one worked the best. I read and followed the directions each time and up to this point the smell comes back right away. Well, with this one I sprayed the entire can again (took 15 seconds) and thought: "That's it?" Well, continued with the directions. It was humid for Father's Day and used the A/C the whole day. The next day it was not and I didn't get a hint of the musty/moldy smell that used to come from the vents. The next day was the same. It has been three days now since I used it and no smell. We'll see about it long term but if the results are the same over the next couple days, then I'll be purchasing this again for my Camry.

I used this and installed a cabin filter kit in my 2011 Silverado, which had a terrible, old, musty, moldy odor. This was very easy to use and quite effective. I recommend it. On the other hand, I wasted $45 on ChloBomb first which did absolutely nothing. Try this first since it adds a pleasant odor and makes your a/c more efficient, even if it doesn't kill all of the oder (it killed all of mine and left my truck smelling clean and pleasant). If you still have odor clean your interior and use a carpet cleaner on your carpet. If that doesn't fix it, after it dries out, put baking soda in a powdered sugar shaker and cover your carpet with baking soda and brush it in and then after several days, vacuum it. If that doesn't fix it, use Febreze to spray all of your carpet. If that doesn't work, maybe consider ChloBomb, but it may still be a total waste of money.

Car smells fresh again. One cannister will do the job.

Saw a lot of positive reviews and bought this to deal with a sour, musty smell that comes out when I first turn on the A/C in my car. Followed the instructions carefully, but unfortunately, it didn’t seem to make much of a difference in my case. Not sure if I missed a step or if the odor source is deeper in the system. The foam did expand and drain as expected, so the application process itself was easy. It might work better for lighter odors, but it didn’t solve my issue.

bought & used this product multiple times for its quality & def do its job as described. smell is better inside my car & feels like breathing fresh air again!

The product works perfectly and it doesn’t what is described. The only issue it the can is not big enough for big suv

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