It's important to clean the interior of your car.It can get in the way of your driving if you have too much trash on the floor or dashboard.If your windows are dirty, you won't be able to see oncoming vehicles, this can cause a wreck.It is important for the appearance and value of your vehicle, as well as boosting your self esteem when going places socially.It is possible to clean the interior of your car with a few simple supplies.
Step 1: There are extraneous items that you should remove.
All of your valuables and stuff that could get in the way, such as work and gym bags, children's toys, books and magazines, should be taken out.It's a good chance to organize things that have been left in the vehicle.
Step 2: Take all of the trash out.
Water bottles, paper and cardboard should be recycled.If you are cleaning the car in the driveway, you could pull the recycling container over to make it easier to dispose of the recyclables.Take them out of the car and put them in a container.
Step 3: The trash needs to be removed.
The trash should be put in a garbage bag.If you have any unpleasant garbage in the car, you may want to wear gloves for this step.If you need the garbage bag later in the cleaning process, keep it on-hand.
Step 4: Go to the center console.
Put some household cleaner or glass cleaner in a rag.Work from the cleanest areas to the dirtiest.The steering wheel and center console need to be cleaned.The gearstick and inside door pockets need to be wiped down.You could use wipes instead of a rag.If you don't use a clean cloth, you will be responsible for the mess you've just cleaned up.If you have time, you can use a cotton bud to clean hard to reach areas, such as detailing on the steering wheel.If you want to get the dust out of your cup holders, you can use a rag or car cleaning wipe.
Step 5: The dashboard's buttons need to be cleaned.
To clean the buttons on your dashboard, use a damp rag.The buttons should be dry with a clean rag.You can use a flathead screwdriver.Wrap the screwdriver with a rag.Run the rag along the buttons to remove any dust that may have accumulated.
Step 6: Using an old toothbrush.
Use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean the interior doors and console of the car.An old toothbrush can be used to clean the texture on your doors or steering wheel.To get rid of the dirt, brush in a circular motion.
Step 7: Use a window cleaner to damp a microfiber towel.
There is a window cleaner on the towel.Microfibre towels are great for cleaning windows because they help remove stains.It's best to avoid ammonia.If ammonia is in your glass cleaner, it could cause damage to your car and windows.The cleaner needs to meet the recommendations for tinted windows.
Step 8: The windows have to be cleaned.
Use your towel to clean the windows.To clean the inside of a window, use a circular motion.
Step 9: There is a Polish with a circular motion.
To clean the windows, flip the towel to the clean side.The corners and edges of the windows are important.Apply the cleaner and buff it again if necessary.
Step 10: The floor mats need to be washed.
The mats on the floor should be removed prior to vacuuming.You can shake the dirt out of the plastic floor mats if your vehicle has them.Let them dry with a garden hose.If your car has carpet mats, you can vacuum them in the car.After vacuuming the interior, return the mats to the car.
Step 11: From top to bottom.
Start by vacuuming the ceiling of the car and then work your way down to the floor.The upholstery nozzle is needed to vacuum the seats, headliners, and other areas of your car.The vacuum cleaner's crevice tool can be used to clean the crevices in the seats.You should use the dusting brush when you get to the plastic and vinyl.You can use the floor brush to clean the carpet in your car.
Step 12: The seats should be moved so that they are easier to access.
Push the seats all the way forward or backward to clean under the front seats.The crevice tool can be used to pick up debris under the front seats.
Step 13: The leather seats need to be cleaned.
The leather seats need to be conditioned and cleaned.Use a soft brush and saddle soap to clean leather seats.The seats should be in good condition.Try a new cleaning product on a small area.Proceed with cleaning your seats if the new product works well.You may need to replace the seats if the leather is cracked or worn out.
Step 14: It's a good idea to clean your fabric seats.
To check for approved cleaners on your upholstery, check your car's manual.First, clean your seats.Use a foam or other cleaning product on the seats.The seats need to be vacuumed a second time.You can use a carpet cleaner on your seats.You could clean your car seats and carpets at the same time.Don't use window cleaner on the seats.
Step 15: It's possible to remove tough stains with a stain removal product.
Candy, chocolate, crayons and other products can cause car seat stains.A stain removal product and a clean rag can be used to remove stains.You can stop the melting with an ice cube and then remove the item if you find it in your rear seat.
Step 16: Remove your car seats.
It is a good idea to air out the car if you have used a lot of cleaning products on your seats.If it is a sunny day, you can open your car doors and windows to let air in.
Step 17: An air freshener is needed.
If you want to change the smell in your car, you can spray or install a new product.If you are a smoker, you can buy specialized air fresheners.If you want to get rid of the smell of an old car, you can use an air freshener with water-based fragrances.If you don't clean your car often, look for long-term air fresheners.
Step 18: Everything should be back in place.
The mats should be put on the floor.The seats should be returned to their normal position.You could put the items back in an orderly fashion if you removed them in order to vacuum.