A clean car interior protects your health and keeps your vehicle looking good while increasing its value over time. Skilled car detailers master clean interior finishes by following professional methods with dedicated tools and material. Following basic cleaning rules and putting in enough work lets you match professional results at home. This easy guide will show you how to clean your car interior as a professional would.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Before you start, ensure you have the following items ready:
- A vacuum cleaner with attachments that includes a crevice tool is recommended.
- The interior details require microfiber cloths both for cleaning and polishing work.
- Apply soft brushes when dealing with delicate surfaces.
- Use basic cleaning fluids or specialized car interior washes.
- Get glass cleaning spray to make windows and mirrors sparkle.
- You need a leather cleaner and conditioner if your car uses real leather.
- Use upholstery and carpet cleaner for cleaning fabric car seats and carpets.
- An air compressor helps reach tight spots in your car.
- Trash bags to collect waste.
- Rubber gloves for protection.
Step 2: Remove Clutter
First get rid of personal belongings and trash along with any extra items in the car. This includes:
Floor mats
- Loose change
- Remove rubbish from drinking containers and food packaging.
- Remove all objects scattered in the glove box center console and door pockets’
Run through the articles you want to keep and place them on a separate stack. Place all trash items in a disposal bag so you can throw them out.
Step 3: Vacuum Thoroughly
You need a proper vacuum job to start achieving a clean interior. Follow these tips for the best results:
1. Start by vacuuming the upholstery and car seats.
- Clean the hidden spaces under and in between car seats with the crevice vacuum.
- Take off headrests to vacuum areas that are currently out of reach.
- Give extra cleaning time to the places where small bits of food and stains build up.
2. Move to the Floors
- Vacuum your floor mats independently after you remove them.
- Thoroughly clean all carpet sections by vacuuming the pedal space and reaching hidden interior corners.
3. Thoroughly clean the vents and hard-to-reach spots
Brown off dirt from vents and small openings with an air compressor or canned air.
Finish by vacuuming the space of any removed debris.
Step 4: Clean Hard Surfaces
Look at hard surfaces namely dashboard console door panels and other parts when vacuuming ends.
1. Dust and Wipe Down
- Clean hard surfaces with a soft microfiber cloth or brush to remove surface dust.
- Take off headrests to vacuum areas that are currently out of reach.
- Give extra cleaning time to the places where small bits of food and stains build up.
