Means for dry-cleaning of salon
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Means for dry-cleaning of salon allow not only to perform cosmetic cleaning of velor, plastic and other interior elements (there are ordinary interior cleaners for this), but to carry out a comprehensive cleaning of the interior, which makes it possible to give it a first look. usually, for this they use special professional tools that can be used in garage conditions, or they make such compositions on their own. In the latter case, the price of cleaning will be much lower, and the effect of use is not much worse.
There are two types of dry cleaning - "dry" and "wet". Each of them has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Accordingly, depending on the materials used for upholstery and car ceiling, different dry cleaning products will be used. further in the text is a rating of the most popular and effective compositions used by domestic and foreign motorists, as well as a few simple recipes that allow you to make similar products at home.
Types and description of car interior dry cleaning
Seat treatment with a Tornador pistol
As mentioned above, there are two types of interior dry cleaning - “wet” and “dry”. Its first type involves the use of additional equipment - a gun and an air compressor connected to it. Means for "wet" cleaning involves the creation of a cleaning foam, which is applied to the contaminated surface using the said gun. “Wet” washing is more suitable for materials that do not completely absorb water or absorb it minimally (for example, it is not suitable for a car ceiling, since there is a risk of sagging, similarly with the fabric lining of the passenger compartment and / or doors). After the foam has been applied to the surface, it is dried with the same gun or removed with a vacuum cleaner. After a “wet” dry cleaning, the surface of the seats or other interior elements remains slightly damp, so it is advisable to leave the interior for a while to ventilate.
"Dry" dry cleaning involves the use of a product that, when dried, will not evaporate condensate. This provides two benefits. The first is that the windows in the cabin do not sweat from the inside. And the second is expressed in the fact that there is no need to additionally dry the treated surfaces and ventilate the interior. Usually on the product it is indicated that it is “dry dry cleaning”. Therefore, when choosing a particular cleaner, it is necessary to specify for which of the listed types it is intended. And besides, it is useful to read the instructions for its use (before use, not after). In some exotic cases, a steam generator is additionally used, but its use is associated with a number of inconveniences.
So, the question of interest to many motorists about what is the best agent for dry cleaning the interior of a car is in itself incorrect. When choosing, you need to compare the conditions of its use, for which surfaces it is suitable, and also compare the ratio of efficiency and price. Which we will try to produce for you.
| Name of funds | Brief description and features | Package volume, ml/mg | Price as of autumn 2018, rubles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koch Chemie MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER | Sold as a concentrate, which must be diluted in proportions from 1:5 to 1:50. Very effective, but also expensive. It dries the skin of the hands, so you need to either work with gloves, or use special protective creams after work. | 1000 ml, 11000 ml and 35000 ml | 750; 5400; 16500 |
| ATAS Wine | A very good all-purpose product designed for “wet” dry cleaning using a cleaning gun. The cleaner can not be washed off with water. | 750 | 150 |
| GRASS Universal Cleaner | Great product for a variety of surfaces. Suitable for manual and automated (using a gun) dry cleaning. The composition is concentrated, diluted in a ratio of 50 ... 150 ml per liter of water. | 500 ml, 1000 ml, 5000 mg, 20000 mg | The price of a liter bottle is about 200 rubles. |
| Dry cleaning of the interior RUNWAY Dry Interior Cleaner | Dry cleaning does not need a gun. Applied directly from the can. It is a fragrance and antistatic agent. | 500 | 160 |
| Turtle Wax Essential dry cleaning | also dry cleaning, used on textile surfaces. Suppresses unpleasant odors. However, sometimes there is fading of the fabric under the influence of this cleaner. | 500 | 300 |
| Interior dry cleaning Xado RED PENGUIN | Versatile and effective. Can be used for manual and automated dry cleaning. Therefore, it is sold in finished form and concentrate. | Ready - 500 ml, concentrate - 1 and 5 liters. | Accordingly - 120, 250 and 950 rubles. |
| Fill-Inn dry cleaning | Used for fabric, carpets, velor. Has a manual sprayer. The efficiency is average. | 400 | 130 |
| Sapfire Dry Cleaning | It is used for processing fabric coverings. Can be used at home. It is unlikely to cope with complex pollution, but it removes the lungs without problems. | 500 | 190 |
| Dry cleaning Autoprofi | Professional dry cleaning with antibacterial effect. However, it does not cope with complex pollution. Do not allow skin contact! | 650 | 230 |
| Dry cleaning Fenom | Designed for carpet and fabric surfaces. The efficiency is average. | 335 | 140 |
Rating of cleaning products for car interiors
On the territory of the post-Soviet states, many products for dry cleaning the interior are currently being sold. However, judging by the reports and reviews on the Internet, 10 of them are the most popular. Our team analyzed real reports on the use of cleaning products and compiled a kind of rating in which they are ranked in order of effectiveness and quality. The analysis does not claim to be the ultimate truth, but we hope that it will help car enthusiasts to purchase a dry cleaner that is best suited for a particular case.
If you have had a positive or negative experience with the use of such chemicals, or you have used a composition that is not on the list, share your opinion in the comments below. Thus, you will help other motorists and make the rating more objective.
Koch Chemie MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER
This is one of the most effective car interior cleaners. MEHRZWECKREINIGER is a professional product used in car washes. In fact, it is universal, since it is recommended to use it for interior elements that have a leather, textile or plastic surface. Reviews and tests found on the Internet suggest that Koch Chemie MEHRZWECKREINIGER really does a very good job even with very dirty and old stains. Perhaps the only drawback of the cleaner is its relatively high price.
detailed instructions for using the product are located on the bottle body. It can be applied to dirt by hand or with a special gun Tornado Black (or other similar models). The bottle contains a concentrate that must be diluted with water in proportions from 1:5 to 1:50, depending on the degree of contamination. If applied by hand, then this should be done with a rag, sponge or mitten. The manufacturer recommends using a special melanin sponge.
Interestingly, the cleaner does not need to be washed off with water, but to remove it, simply wipe it with a napkin or towel. At the same time, no streaks remain on the surface. The cleaner prevents fading of colors, stretching of fabric and leather. It has a pH value of 12,5 (an alkaline product, so it cannot be used in concentrated form). An additional indicator of effectiveness is that the product is approved by the automaker Mercedes-Benz Daimler AG and recommended by them for use in their cars. Note! Since the composition is alkaline, it dries human skin very much! Therefore, it is recommended either to work with gloves, or after use, apply additional moisturizing agents to the skin (conditioner, cream, etc.).
Means Koch Chemie MEHRZWECKREINIGER Sold in packages of three different volumes - one, eleven and thirty-five liters. Their article numbers, respectively, are 86001, 86011, 86035. Similarly, the price as of autumn 2018 is 750 rubles, 5400 rubles and 16500 rubles.
ATAS Wine
Positioned by the manufacturer as a universal cleaner. It is designed to remove greasy and oily stains, organic contaminants, as well as unpleasant odors. It can be used on different surfaces - plastic, leatherette, wood and so on. Suitable for wet cleaning. This means that it must be applied to the surface with a sprayer (included in the package), using the already mentioned Tornado. The second option is much better and more efficient. Real tests have shown a fairly high efficiency of the dirt remover.
During operation, the foam dissolves in the contaminated surface, so it can not be washed off with water, it is enough to wipe it with a dry towel, napkin or rag. No divorce left! Vinet cleaner can be used not only in the car interior, but also for domestic and industrial purposes, for example, when cleaning an apartment or even degreasing metal surfaces. Read the instructions carefully before use. In some cases, car owners do not use a concentrate with Tornador, but dilute it approximately 50:50 (or in other proportions), depending on the degree of contamination.
Universal cleaner for car interiors ATAS Vinet has a low price. So, the most popular package of 750 ml for the above period of time costs about 150 rubles, and it lasts for a long time. Article "Atas Vinet" - 10308.
GRASS Universal Cleaner
GRASS Universal Cleaner is a very good cleaner suitable for car interior dry cleaning. It can be used on leather, fabric and velor surfaces. Suitable for both manual use and automatic (“wet”) dry cleaning. In the first case, the concentrate sold on the market is diluted with water and applied to the contaminated surface with your own hands, after which it is removed along with the dirt. However, it is better to use the appropriate washing devices ("Tornador" and its analogues). usually, the Grass remedy is diluted in a ratio of 50 ... 150 grams per liter of water.
The composition of the product includes surface-active additives, complexing agents, flavors and auxiliary elements. Real tests show a very good performance of the grass detergent. It can be recommended as a tool for major cleaning of the car interior, for example, before selling it or after heavy pollution. Please note that the composition is very alkaline, so the product harms human skin. Therefore, it is better to work with gloves. If the product comes into contact with the skin, wash it off with plenty of water.
The interior cleaner GRASS Universal Cleaner is sold in packages of different volumes - 0,5 liters, 1 liter, 5 kilograms and 20 kilograms. The article of the most popular 1 liter bottle is 112100. Its price is about 200 rubles.
Dry cleaning of the interior RUNWAY Dry Interior Cleaner
It is called "dry" because it does not require the use of additional equipment, as well as water to wash off the formed foam. It is sold in a spray can, which must be shaken before use to form a thick foam in it. Then apply it to the contaminated surface. As real tests show, the foam is really thick enough and absorbs well. It is desirable to remove it with the help of microfiber, it is more effective. In some cases, a medium-hard bristle brush helps a lot.
Ranway cleaner is perfect for dry cleaning products with a surface of velor, fabric and carpet. In the car interior, it can be used to clean the seats, door upholstery, ceiling, floor mats and so on. Especially well clears the stains which have remained from coffee, milk, chocolate, lipstick. also leaves a pleasant smell of ripe apples in the cabin. It can also be used for vinyl coatings (dashboards, moldings). Has antistatic properties. In addition to the car interior, it can also be used for domestic purposes.
Dry cleaning RUNWAY Dry Interior Cleaner is sold in a 500 ml can. Its article number is RW6099. The average price of a spray can is about 160 rubles.
Turtle Wax Essential
The tool is similar to the previous one. Dry cleaning "Turtle Wax" (or popularly - "turtle") is a foam based on surfactants, which effectively cleans dirt. It can be used on the textile surfaces of the car interior - seats, door upholstery, flooring, ceiling and so on. can also be used in the home to clean furniture, carpets and other fleecy materials. The advantage of dry cleaning is that at the end of the work there is no condensation in the cabin and the windows do not sweat. That is, you do not need to leave the interior of the car for airing.
Turtle Wax Essential does a great job of removing odors by not just silencing them, but by absorbing the particles that cause odors. The cleaner forms an antistatic layer on the treated surface. The use of the product is traditional - take a bottle, shake it, apply foam to the contamination, wait a few minutes. then use microfiber (preferably) to remove foam and dirt from the surface. Please note that some car owners have noted that the cleaner may contribute to the fading of the fabric. Therefore, before use, it is advisable to test its effect somewhere in an inconspicuous place or on a similar surface.
Dry cleaning Turtle Wax Essential is sold in a 500 ml can. The article of the product is FG7466, the price is about 300 rubles.
Interior dry cleaning Xado RED PENGUIN
Red Penguin from Hado is an inexpensive and effective tool for use with various materials in the car interior - fabric, velor, plastic, carpet. Qualitatively removes oil and grease stains, as well as restores the appearance and texture of fabrics. It can be used for both manual and automatic dry cleaning (using a washing vacuum cleaner). Therefore, in stores you can find it both in a ready-to-use form (jars with a manual spray), and in the form of a concentrate.
The process of using the drug is traditional - the formed foam must be applied to the site of contamination, and then wait a while for it to be absorbed. then use a rag or microfiber to remove dirt. Despite its low price, numerous reviews on the Internet suggest that the product is quite effective even when laundering strong contaminants.
Ready solution "XADO" is sold in a 500 ml bottle with a spray bottle. Its article is XB 40413. The price of a bottle is 120 rubles. The concentrate is sold in containers of two volumes - one and five liters. In the first case, the article of the canister is XB40213, and in the second - XB40313. The price of a one-liter canister is about 250 rubles, and a five-liter canister is 950 rubles.
Fill-Inn dry cleaning
Positioned by the manufacturer as a cleaner for fabrics, carpets, velor. In addition to car upholstery, FILLINN can also be used in everyday life for similar purposes. It can serve as an air flavoring agent, as well as a color restorer. Judging by the reviews and tests, it has a good cleansing effect, so it can be used as a dry cleaning agent for interiors. Sold in a hand spray bottle.
Shake the package before use, then apply the product to the contaminated surface. You have to wait about one or two minutes. After that, use a microfiber or not very hard brush to remove foam and dirt. In the end, it is advisable to wipe the surface dry, as there is a high probability of condensation.
Dry cleaning of the Fill Inn salon is available in a 400 ml package. Her article is FL054. The average price is 130 rubles.
Sapfire Dry Cleaning
It is positioned as a means for dry cleaning of fabric coverings both in the car interior and in everyday life. As for efficiency, it can be described as above average. With the majority of oil and just greasy stains, the product copes quite effectively. However, it is unlikely to help if you have a serious dirty spot on the seat or other element. Therefore, given its average price, we will leave the purchase decision to the car owner.
Using a hand sprayer, apply a small amount (do not apply too much, otherwise it will take a long time to fade) to the contaminated surface and wait a few minutes. further with a rag, and preferably microfiber, remove dirt. As for consumption, a half-liter package is quite enough for a complete treatment of the interior of an average passenger car, for example, a Ford Fiesta.
Sapfire Dry Cleaning interior dry cleaning is available in a 500 ml package with a manual sprayer. Its article number is SQC1810. The price of the goods is about 190 rubles.
Dry cleaning Autoprofi
It is positioned by the manufacturer as a professional dry cleaning of the interior with an antibacterial effect. It can be used for the treatment of upholstery, carpets and other textiles, both in the car and at home. Real tests and trials have shown that Autoprofi is quite effective in dealing with medium-sized pollution. However, it is unlikely to cope with very old and complex ones.
Dry cleaning is used in the same way as the products described above. First of all, you need to shake the bottle for 10 seconds, and then, using a hand sprayer or a hand sprayer (depending on the package), apply the cleaner to the place of contamination, then wait a little (2 ... 5 minutes) and remove it together with microfiber or rags with dirt. Please note that the cleaner can be used at temperatures not lower than +5 degrees Celsius. Avoid contact with the skin! Otherwise, wash it off with plenty of water. Therefore, it is better to work with gloves. also try not to inhale the fumes of the product, it is better to work in a mask or respirator.
Dry cleaning of the Autoprofi interior is carried out in a 650 ml bottle with a manual sprayer. The article of the goods is 150202. The price of such a volume is 230 rubles. A package with a similar volume and at a similar price can be found in the form of an aerosol. Its article number is 2593824.
Dry cleaning Fenom
According to the manufacturer, Fenom dry cleaning effectively removes dirt from the surface of the upholstery of the car. can also be used on fabric and carpet materials. In addition to the car interior, it can also be used in everyday life, for example, for cleaning furniture elements. Dry cleaning does not leave condensation in the room, so the windows do not sweat and the interior does not need to be left for a long time to ventilate.
Please note that the cleaner can be used at temperatures above +15 degrees Celsius. Shake the can for a few seconds before use. then apply the product with an aerosol and wait 1 ... 2 minutes. further with a napkin or a washing vacuum cleaner, the product must be removed. Real tests showed its mediocre efficiency, so in some cases two or even three processing cycles are needed. so, dry cleaning "Fenom" can be recommended for purchase only if there is no better product on sale at the moment.
Fenom interior dry cleaning is sold in a 335 ml package. The article of such packaging is FN406. Its average price is 140 rubles.
In conclusion of the description of the products, it is worth mentioning that if you decide to use cleaners for wet cleaning, it is strongly recommended that you use professional equipment for this procedure. For example, many professional car washes use Tornador Cyclone series devices (there are many different models in the series that differ in power, ease of use and price). It is especially worth buying such equipment if you are engaged in car washing on a permanent (commercial) basis. It will allow you to clean the interior not only extremely high quality, but also quickly.
When using cleaning devices such as "Tornadora" do not overdo it with the amount of cleaning agent. Otherwise, the material into which it has been absorbed will remain wet for a long time, and this, firstly, is unpleasant in itself, and secondly, there is a risk of fungus and / or mold appearing on its surface. This is especially true for floor mats, which are covered with rubber on top.
Do-it-yourself interior cleaning products
Means for dry cleaning the interior of a car can be made with your own hands from improvised detergents, these are the so-called folk remedies. There are several simple recipes for preparing such compositions. Their use will significantly save money, and at the same time, it is enough to clean the interior of the car with your own hands.
One of these simplest recipes is to use a regular hygienic shampoo diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20. Similarly, you can use washing powder (one tablespoon per liter of water). Both of these compositions must be placed in a sealed vessel and shaken well until a thick foam appears on their surface. The use of cleansers is traditional - they must be applied in the form of foam to the contaminated surface, allowed to soak, and then removed with a brush or rag.
Similarly, the following improvised compositions can be used as a detergent:
- A solution of vinegar essence with water. namely, one teaspoon will be enough to dilute with a glass of water. Please note that this composition perfectly copes with the stains left by alcoholic beverages on the surface of the interior elements of the car.
- Ethyl alcohol at or close to 90% is great for stubborn stains left by ink or lipstick.
- Ammonia at a concentration of 10% allows you to quickly and effectively remove stains left by coffee, tea or fruit.
In the simplest cases, soap, toilet or household soap, using water, helps to get rid of contaminants. However, the listed home recipes are unlikely to allow you to get rid of significant contaminants in the cabin, especially if, in addition to stains, there are also unpleasant odors in it. Therefore, for major dry cleaning (for example, before selling a car), it is still worth using professional tools, despite the fact that often their price can be rather big.
