How to clean the interior of a vehicle?

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

1. Essential Equipment

Before you begin, equip yourself with the right materials:

• A powerful vacuum cleaner with fine nozzles
• Clean microfibers
• A cleaning brush or scrubbing sponge
• A multi-surface cleaner
  
• A cleaning gun for hard-to-reach areas
• A product for leather or textiles
• An effective deodorizer

2. Deep Suctioning

Start by vacuuming the entire passenger compartment:

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

3. Cleaning the Dashboard and Plastics

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

4. Seat Maintenance

For fabric seats:

• Use a textile cleaner and a brush or the screwdriver brush kit to remove stains.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with injection-extraction function if necessary for a thorough cleaning.

For leather seats:

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

5. Windows and Mirrors

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

6. Cleaning Floors and Carpets

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

7. Deodorization

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

Bonus Tip: The Cleaning Gun

For ultra-effective cleaning, use a cleaning gun. It propels air and cleaning solution 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 automotive detailing services.