Lubegard 96030 Kool-It Evaporator and Heater Foam Cleaner

My ExperienceI 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) smellMoisture, 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 BeforeI’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 PracticesTiming 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 & ConsProsActually removes odors at the source, no perfume or cover-upEasy process if paired with a filter changeNoticeable improvement immediatelyWorks for Teslas and any car with HVAC stinkConsNot a one-time miracle, it’s maintenance you’ll need to repeatRequires pulling cabin filters for best resultsBottom LineIf 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.

Summer 2025… When starting up the AC on my 2021 Jeep Rubicon, there was a bad smell for about 30 seconds. This happened every time I turned the AC on after getting in the Jeep. I changed out the cabin air filter, but the problem remained. I then tried Lubegard 96030 Kool-It Evaporator and Heater Foam Cleaner. The directions were easy to follow and the entire process took about 30 minutes from start to finish, including reading the directions, performing the procedure, and cleaning up. The results were great! The Jeep interior smelled great and the smell at AC startup was gone. Highly recommend this product!

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.

Like it says in the title, the product in the bottle is good, but I emptied about 1/2 the stuff on seat cushions, my windshield, and one of my eyes, due to a faulty delivery system. Smells ok. Worked great removing the odors from the feces of the wide array of species who have taken up residence in my car at different times. I chose to take apart half the dash, shoot it on the fan, vents etc...the tube popped off a couple times, and so did the press button...repeatedly attempted to hold it together, as i fed it through different areas, but half the applications ended with me using my remaining good eye (explain that later) to watch the product spray my ceiling, or end up on my carpet. While the delivery system was total TRASH, the end result was perfect. My eye stopped burning, and I could see again, after some of the product ended up there. The bad odor was gone. Roach and mice turds have a coat of sanitization over them. I gave a good review, because the actual product inside the bottle is superior and cheap.

Worked perfectly cleaning out the smell within my car's vents. Be sure to change the cabin air filter at the same time.