The dirtiest interior elements are the mats. If you have rubber mats in your car, they need to be washed periodically. It is better to combine the procedure with washing the car body, then they can be washed with shampoo. Just be sure to dry the mats before placing them on the floor of your car.
If you use pile rugs, they must be vacuumed and, in case of heavy contamination, cleaned with special upholstery cleaning products, as well as floor coverings, ceiling upholstery and seats. Before using the cleaner, it is recommended to vacuum the pile and fabric surfaces of the interior.
Sequence of execution
1. Thoroughly vacuum the front seats of the car, paying special attention to the joints and seams of the upholstery.
2. Clean the back seat in the same way.
3. Remove the rubber mats and clean the floor covering in the driver's and all passenger's footwells.
4. Vacuum the upholstery of the luggage compartment.
Upholstery, especially light-colored ones, quickly gets dirty and greasy. Moreover, various rugs, capes or even covers do not help. At the same time, you can't send a dirty chair or door to the dry cleaner. The problem can be solved with special aerosol formulations that create a rich foam on the surface being cleaned. The foam dissolves the dirt and pushes it out of the fabric (she was trained that way). At the same time, the seat does not absorb moisture, unless, of course, you overdo it. And then you can hit the road almost immediately after putting the interior in order.
These special cleaning compounds transform the appearance of the upholstery and also have an antistatic effect, which allows the interior parts to remain clean longer. The drug can also be useful in everyday life.
Before using the cleaner, read the instructions on the label.
6. After 2-3 minutes, remove the remaining foam using a soft cloth or brush (in the presence of serious contamination).
Warning! When cleaning interior elements covered with fabric (for example, ceiling upholstery), avoid over-wetting it, as this may cause the fabric to peel off from the panel. Chemical cleaning of the interior, offered by specialized workshops, can also have the same effect, so before placing an order, find out about the workshop's liability and warranty in the event of such defects.
To care for plastic interior parts and the dashboard, use special cleaners and polishes for plastic.
The polish is a cream with a light, pleasant smell. It easily removes various contaminants from plastic and also forms a thin protective film on the surface, restoring the color and texture of the panels and giving them the appearance as if the car had just rolled off the assembly line. The film also has antistatic and anti-fog properties. The product can be used to clean transparent plastic and will not leave any streaks on it.
Before using the cleaner, read the instructions on the label.
7. After waiting 2-3 minutes, polish the panels with a soft cloth.
8. After cleaning the plastic parts, apply a special polish to them.
Note: Usually, plastic polishes, in addition to the antistatic effect, depending on the manufacturer, provide two opposite effects: they give the surface a glossy shine or give it a noble matte finish. Therefore, before purchasing, read the description of the drug and choose the one that best suits your preferences.