Published on: 05/11/2015 Updated on: 20/02/2025
Fall is here! The chances of using a bicycle or moped are reduced, and with the cold weather just around the corner we tend to spend more and more time in the car. Here are some tips for effective car interior cleaning and pleasant driving.
1 - Eliminates dust and surface dirt
As a first step, it is essential to remove the excess dust that inevitably tends to accumulate on all car interiors over time.
Going directly to the application of cleaning products would be counterproductive because, in contact with the dust, they could create additional stains.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove all the dust inside the car: during this operation it is always best to start from the bottom, moving to the seat and finally to the backrest.
Don't forget to remove the floor mats from the car as well. To clean these, it is advisable to first bang them hard and then use a brush with a detergent to remove dirt and soil.
You can use the following dry car interior cleaner
2 - Perform an initial general cleaning of the 'cockpit.
Once the excess dust has been removed you can proceed to the actual car interior cleaning phase .
The advice is to first perform a general cleaning of the interior to remove the most conspicuous dirt stains, degrease the interior, and remove the characteristic black patina on the surfaces.
At this stage, it is always best to use an all-purpose sanitizing cleaner to work on all parts of the car: car top, door or trunk linings, and carpet.
To do this best, remember to have a microfiber cloth handy that you will need to apply the cleaner.
To get started you might try this universal car interior cleaner
3 - Clean the Seats
Having done the 'initial vacuuming of dust and dirt, it is now possible to act on the stains on the seats.
Use products specifically for fabrics or leather depending on the surface (as when cleaning car upholstery) and remember to apply them evenly to the entire seat, not just the stained areas.
Spreading the product even on the unstained areas is important to achieve an even renewing effect and to avoid accentuating the differences between the treated and untreated areas.
A small tip to prevent further staining of the seats is to always keep the windows closed. In case of rain, the water entering the car would inevitably end up creating a mixture with the dirt on the surface, which is then complicated to remove.
Beverage and food stains are hard to predict, but in the case of rain, you can instead prevent the problem by simply preventing water from settling on the seat. Let's use this little trick!
Below are some products for cleaning car seats, which you can also find here.
4 - Revitalizes Dashboards
Dashboards attract a lot of dust, are particularly prone to wear and tear, and lose their shine quickly. Cleaning them and making sure they retain their vigor over time is therefore especially important.
First you need to remove excess dirt. To do this, we recommend using a sanitizing cleaner and a microfiber cloth: first spray the product on the cloth and then wipe it over the dashboard. You will notice a small foam forming that will lift and absorb the dirt brought to the surface.
After this first pass, make a second pass with a dampened cloth: thanks to the second pass, the remaining product residue and dirt will be removed.
Once the dashboard has been cleaned, it will be possible to polish it. To make the dashboard appear shiny and retain its shine and health over time, it is necessary to use a dashboard polish cleaner.
Apply the product directly to the plastic and again use a cloth to spread it evenly. In this way you will ensure that the dashboard has a shiny, glossy effect for an aesthetic effect that will certainly not go unnoticed.
Here are some solutions for cleaning the car dashboard
5 - Make the windows shiny by eliminating halos
Annoying halos on interior windows, in addition to giving the car a neglected appearance, can make driving difficult by disturbing the view.
Use a window cleaner to be sprayed directly onto the glass surface. Once the product is applied, use double-layer paper possibly made of pure cellulose to absorb dirt, grease and consequently halos.
To complete the finishing touches, wipe a microfiber glass cloth moistened with water over the glass and...goodbye halos!
Discover 3 products to clean auto glass that might be right for you
6 - Use a car perfumer
Getting into a car and smelling a good smell is definitely different than smelling the classic stench of stale air or smoke. We don't always notice it, but those who are not used to getting into our car will immediately notice what "air smells like"!
In this case, the solution is to use a sanitizer to eliminate mold and bacteria that accumulate in the air vents and a car perfumer that gives a fragrant note to the car.
For the car air conditioner, we recommend you try our car sanitizer while for the entire passenger compartment you can choose your favorite fragrance from those available in our car fragrance lines
What are you waiting for clean car interior following these tips and make the interior of your car a pleasant environment to be in. You will be grateful to yourself and your friends will thank you!
