Question from CZ
The Mitsubishi Split air conditioner unit in my bedroom has a terrible odor that the heating-cooling company has diagnosed as sweaty gym socks syndrome and says it needs spraying with a fungicide/mildew remover to coat the coils–and this solution will not work for me.
Vinegar and water, my first thought, would cause too much oxidation I’ve been told.
What alternative cleaning and clearing would work for the chemically sensitive?
I would appreciate suggestions!
Debra’s Answer
Readers, any suggestions?
Since professionals used to clean air conditioners with steam, I wonder if a steam cleaner (with plain water) might do the trick (as long as the spray wasn’t so strong that it bent the fins).
Concrobium from Home Depot works on mold for me but I also use peroxide .
You could call Vital Oxide and see if it is an option. It isn’t fragranced but does have a very light chalky-mint smell which goes away. http://www.vitaloxide.com/