How to Clean the Interior of an Auto
That fast-food wrapper you meant to throw away, the mud you tracked in from last month's heavy rains and the thick layer of dust on your dashboard: If any of these conditions describe the inside of your car, it's time to clean your vehicle. You could drop $100 and take your dirty car or truck to a detailer. Or, with a little elbow grease and perhaps a half hour, you can clean the interior of your car yourself at a fraction of the cost, using a few household products.
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Things You'll Need
- Vacuum cleaner with extension hose
- Spray-on carpet cleaner
- Spray-on upholstery cleaner
- Soft brush
- Glass cleaner
- All-purpose spray cleaner
- Paper towels
Instructions
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Discard any papers, wrappers or other objects too large to vacuum. Plug in vacuum and go over floors in the front and back seats. Vacuum front and back seats thoroughly.
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Spray upholstery and carpet cleaners in discreet areas to check for any discoloration before spraying onto any stained areas. Remove carpet cleaner foam with a slightly damp rag. Avoid making the carpet area wet, because that could encourage mold. With upholstery cleaner, rub it into stain with a brush and let dry.
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Use window-cleaning spray on passenger windows, windshield and back window, wiping in a circular motion with paper towels. Spray and wipe away window-cleaning solution on speedometer window in front of steering wheel.
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Spray and wipe all-purpose cleaner on dashboard, interior door handles, ledge in front of speedometer and radio and heating and air-conditioning components. Spray lightly onto paper towel to clean around any electronic equipment.
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Revacuum floor and seats to capture any remaining dirt.
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Tips & Warnings
When using all-purpose cleaning spray, avoid spraying cleaning solution directly onto sensitive radio, door windows or locks or other electronic items to avoid damaging their circuitry.
