How to Clean the Interior of Your Car Like a Pro?

Your car's interior accumulates dust, stains, and unpleasant odors over time. To restore a clean and fresh interior, it's essential to adopt the right techniques and use effective products. Here's a complete guide to professional interior cleaning.

1. The Essential Equipment

Before you begin, equip yourself with the right equipment:

• A powerful vacuum cleaner with fine nozzles
• Clean microfibers
• A cleaning brush or scrub sponge
• An all-purpose cleaner
  
• A cleaning gun for difficult areas
• A product for leather or textiles
• An effective air freshener

2. Deep Suction

Start by vacuuming the entire cabin:

• Remove the rugs and vacuum them separately.
• Vacuum the seats, under the seats and in the nooks and crannies.
• Use a brush or cleaning gun to dislodge dust embedded in fabrics.

3. Cleaning the Dashboard and Plastics

• Apply an all-purpose cleaner to a microfiber cloth and wipe down the dashboard, doors, and center console.
• For hard-to-reach areas (vents, buttons), use a cleaning brush or cleaning gun.
• For a flawless finish, apply a plastic dressing to renovate and protect the surfaces.

4. Seat Maintenance

For fabric seats:

• Use a fabric cleaner and brush or the screw-on brush kit to remove stains.
• Use an injector-extractor vacuum if necessary for a deep clean.

For leather seats:

• Clean with a leather-specific product.
• Apply a nourishing treatment to prevent it from drying out and cracking.

5. Windows and Rearview Mirrors

• Use a glass cleaner and a clean waffle microfiber cloth for streak-free results.
• Pay particular attention to the interior windshield, which often accumulates greasy residue.

6. Floor and Carpet Cleaning

• Vacuum and brush carpets to remove embedded dirt.
• Clean them with a specific product and let them dry before putting them back in place.

7. Deodorization

• For a pleasant and long-lasting odor, choose a quality odor eliminator .

Bonus Tip: The Cleaning Gun

For ultra-efficient cleaning, use a cleaning gun. It propels air and cleaning fluid under pressure, perfect for carpets, textiles, and hard-to-reach areas.

With these steps, your car will regain a clean and pleasant interior, worthy of the best car detailing services.