Car Cleaning Tips: Video Series

Cleaning automobile vinyl requires using a product specifically designated for vinyl, misting that product onto a microfiber cloth and wiping down the surface. Follow up with a vinyl conditioner when cleaning car vinyl with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean a car ceiling, avoid using a lot of moisture on its surface as it can cause the adhesive to dissolve, but a rinse-less detergent product misted onto a microfiber cloth is the best way to treat ceiling stains. Keep the ceiling of a car clean with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning the headliner in a car requires using a microfiber cloth and a rinse-less detergent, gently rubbing back and forth while avoiding the lights, compartments and sun visor. Keep a car's headliner clean with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning a car windshield involves misting the glass with a glass cleaner, wiping it down with a paper cloth and drying the windshield with a microfiber towel. Keep the inside of a car's windshield clean and streak-free with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean a leather vehicle interior, use a leather-specific detergent on a microfiber cloth to remove stains and residue, followed by a good leather conditioner to replace the natural oils in the material. Clean and condition automobile leather with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning a smoke-damaged car involves first shampooing the car thoroughly, including the carpets and upholstery, and then sprinkling baking soda over the fabrics before using a fogger or odor bomb. Get rid of all traces of smoke in a car with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning carpets in a car requires using a stiff-bristled brush to loosen the dirt and debris, pushing all of the dirt into a single pile and using crevice tools on a vacuum cleaner to suck up the mess. Vacuum the carpets in an automobile with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean car plastic, mist a plastic-specific product onto a microfiber cloth, wipe down the stained area and follow up with a plastic conditioner. Avoid using harsh cleaners that could discolor plastics with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning the car's dashboard and center console requires using a very mild glass cleaner so as not to damage any screens, buttons or glass on the console. Use a small paint brush to loosen dust and debris on the center console, and always use a microfiber cloth, with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean car seat belts, use a product specific for that material, extend the seat belt out and rub the product in with a microfiber towel. Repeat the process until the stain is removed from the car seat belt with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning car seat tracks requires the use of a stiff-bristled brush as well as paint brushes of varying sizes to loosen debris in small, tight areas. Brush out dirt from the car seat tracks with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

When cleaning car upholstery, always use a product specifically designed for the material, whether it be leather, vinyl or fabric, and always follow up with a conditioner that will extend the life of the material. Clean vehicle upholstery, which will preserve the color and life of the seats, with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

When cleaning leather car seats, first remove loose debris with a stiff-bristled brush, spray a leather cleaner onto a microfiber cloth to wipe the seats down, and condition the leather with a good leather conditioning product. Maintain leather car seats, which prolongs the life of the material, with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning the velour interior of a car requires applying a vleour-specific cleaning agent to a microfiber cloth and wiping down the velour area of the car. Use a stiff-bristled brush to loosen dirt before cleaning velour in a car with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning the convertible top on a car requires using a cleaning product specifically designed for the top material, whether it be cloth or vinyl. Follow the instructions on a convertible top cleaner product with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean a car license plate, use a screwdriver to remove the plate, brush off dirt and debris from the surface, spray the plate with a cleaner and wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. Keep a license plate and plate frame spotless and shiny with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

When cleaning a car's interior, begin in the rear of the car, starting with the back seats and floorboards, and continue forward to the front seats. Then work backwards to reinspect the work. Follow a system of cleaning inside a car, so as to cover all areas of the interior, with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning alloy car wheels requires first applying an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing the wheels with a stiff-bristled brush and then wiping off the product with a microfiber cloth. Finish cleaning alloy wheels using an alloy metal polisher with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean an egged car, rinse off the area as soon as possible, rub the stain down with a microfiber cloth, and repeat the process until the egg stain is completely removed. Catch egg and bird dropping stains as soon as they occur with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning haze off of car headlights requires a headlight cleaning system of progressively finer sandpaper that smooths out the haze. Finish off newly sanded headlights using a sealant with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean insects off a car's exterior, spray down the area with a diluted all-purpose cleaner, scrub the area with a soft-bristled brush and wipe off the product with a microfiber towel. Remove bug spatter from the exterior of a car with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean car floor mats, first beat the mats to remove excess dust, vacuum the mats to remove dirt and then shampoo them with a rinse-less carpet detergent. Let car floor mats air dry before replacing them in the car with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning spots on car windows caused by hard water buildup requires using an all-purpose cleaner followed by a diluted white vinegar mixture, which dissolves the calcium and environmental buildup on the glass. Remove spots on car windshields and windows with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Cleaning road dirt from car tires involves spraying down the tire with an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing down the tire with a stiff-bristled brush and wiping it down with a microfiber towel. Keep tires clean and free of harmful debris with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

To clean the tires on a car, first spray them down with an all-purpose cleaner, scrub in the product with a stiff-bristled brush and then apply a tire dressing with the included applicator. Wipe down the cleaned tires using a microfiber cloth with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.