Do-it-yourself car interior dry cleaning

The car should always look clean and tidy. Most drivers attach great importance to the appearance of the car, however, the interior is just as important. Constantly being in the cabin, you inhale all the dust that accumulates there over time.

Dirt and grease appear on the buttons, on the gear lever, on the steering wheel, on the seat upholstery, no, no, yes, stains appear. Driving in a sloppy car is not a pleasant occupation, so it is necessary to carry out spring cleaning from time to time.

Many drivers will prefer to go to the nearest car wash, where they will be provided with comprehensive services for cleaning the body and interior, of course, this procedure is not free, in addition, car wash workers can do their job carelessly, and then you find dirt and dust under the seats or uncleaned spots on upholstery.

If you want to clean the interior thoroughly, then you can do the dry cleaning yourself, especially since there are many chemical cleaners, polishes and fragrances on sale, using which you will enjoy cleanliness and order.

So how do you do your own interior cleaning?

• First, you need to turn off the engine, turn off the power supply. If you like to work to music, then bring a portable radio or player, and do not turn on the audio system in the car, otherwise a short circuit may occur.

• Secondly, you need to take out everything superfluous from the car - remove all things from the glove compartments, pull objects out from under the seats, remove all decorations, DVRs and radar detectors. After that, remove the mats, they can be washed with soapy water and left to dry in the sun.

Immediately before dry cleaning, you need to carry out dry cleaning - get rid of all debris, for this you can use a vacuum cleaner. If the brush of the vacuum cleaner does not reach somewhere, then you can blow out the garbage with the help of a compressor - such a useful thing is sure to be in the garage of any self-respecting motorist.

And when all the garbage is removed, there is nothing superfluous in the car, you can go to dry cleaning. This operation involves the removal of stains, traces of grease, complete cleaning of the inner surface of the glass, polishing the front dashboard and instrument panel.

Seat, door and roof coverings can be cleaned with suitable cleaning products, you must first read what types of surfaces they are intended for. The agent is sprayed on a small area and then with a soft brush it foams and is left for a while. The chemical ingredients of the cleaner bind dirt and grease molecules. After drying, the agent, together with the dirt, is wiped off with a damp cloth, and the remaining foam is removed with a vacuum cleaner. This is how the interior is cleaned.

For leather, vinyl, leatherette surfaces, special non-aggressive products are used. Soapy water will work too. After applying the agent to the surface, it is also given some time to dissolve the dirt, and then washed off with a damp cloth and wiped dry. To prevent the skin from cracking and shrinking, it is recommended to use conditioners. Fabric surfaces and fabric seat covers can be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

It is also important to clean the floor of the car from dirt with detergents. Here everything happens according to the same scheme - the agent is applied, foams, it is allowed to stand for some time so that a chemical reaction occurs and the dirt molecules contact the active particles of the cleaner. Then everything is washed off with water, and wiped dry with a rag or napkins.

One important point - all napkins and rags that you use must be absolutely clean, and they cannot be reused.

Glasses are best washed with plain soapy water, and the soap should be at a low pH. Although there are also cleaning compounds for car windows, they are special in that they do not contain ammonia, which can damage glass and tint film. It is better to apply the glass cleaner with a soft fluffy cloth or napkin, rather than spraying it.

Plastic surfaces are treated with polishing compounds. After such cleaning, let the car air out and dry for a while, and then you can hit the road enjoying cleanliness and freshness.

Video on how to do dry cleaning yourself. We watch and learn how to do dry cleaning of the car interior with our own hands

And here you will find out the difference between a professional dry cleaning of a car interior and an amateur one. Very helpful to know.

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