Interior Car Cleaning Vacuuming Okay, it’s obvious that when detailing your car you should vacuum the seats, floor mats, etc. However, you know how vacuums come with all of those different tools and accessories? They’re more useful than you think! A simple vacuum hose with a crevice tool attachment will get all those hard to reach places ASAP. Use your crevice tool when cleaning these areas: Edging of windows Under the dash Cup holders Between the console and the seats Door pockets Instrument panel Tip #1: For hard to reach areas, use a soft bristle toothbrush or an air compressor (in short bursts) to effectively remove debris. Now you can vacuum the floors, seats and doors if need. Upholstery Cleaning the upholstery in your car can be a tough challenge. There are different types of materials that it can be made out of. Are your seats and upholstery cloth or leather? Something to keep in mind when it comes to car cleaning is prevention and protection. A coat of Armor All or similar substance can protect the seats and upholstery and make it easier to just wipe clean. Some stains in leather wipe clean with warm water and some mild soap. Below are two of my articles which you may find helpful: How to Clean Leather Removing Leather Stains Stains in cloth can be more difficult. Use baking soda and water (test in an unseen area) and blot at the stain with a clean dye free towel. Seat Belts Before I clean my seat belts I place a towel on the seat to avoid dripping and possibly spilling water. DIY Seat Belt Cleaner Recipe: 1/2 cup mild laundry detergent 1/2 gallon warm water Mix the ingredients in a bucket, and then follow these steps: Use a soft bristle brush to carefully scrub the seat belts. Dip and re-dip the brush until dirt, dust and grime are gone. Get a clean rag and dunk it in warm water. Wipe down the seat belts to remove any soapy residue. Re-wet as needed. With a dry towel, wrap each seat belt and press firmly together to remove any excess water.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:28:27 +0000