Does cleaning car interiors seem complicated to you? Here are some practical, ready-to-use tips to save you time, effort and ... money
We agree with you: cleaning car interiors is one of the most delicate procedures ever. It is a totally totally different than cleaning the exterior. As is well known, in the interior there are some materials with characteristics antithetical to those of the bodywork: which differ in order of softness, warmth and breathability of fabrics. On the contrary, hardness, coldness and waterproofness of paint are the elements that we could call "more external". Meanwhile, let us remember that the frequency with which we carry out certain operations is our first ally: cleaning the interior of the car often, facilitates, certainly, our task. So, the first tool we need to use is a good vacuum cleaner: go ahead and use the one from home. Let's vacuum the entire seat, paying special attention to the seams of the seat and the intersection of the backrest.
Your interior-as good as new!
Mats issue
HP12 universal degreaser Mafra
Our advice for mats is to always use a mild degreaser such as our HP12and a medium bristle brush: both will allow us to remove the dirt poured on them. Starting with this will, of course, also allow us easier access to carpet and upholstery in general. HP12 is a multi-purpose degreaser that effectively removes the most stubborn dirt with the strength and power of a product for professional use. but which, thanks to the extreme ease of use and safety of use, is perfectly suited for everyday use.
Seats
Tr. 3in1 Fabrics cleans and stains car fabrics
For every wash, it is essential to use specific, quality detergents that guarantee high safety: just as MAFRA's 3-in-1 Fabric Treatment does. Next, we spray the product over the entire seat to form an even and homogeneous coverage, so as to reduce the risk of unsightly halos forming, and with the help of a micro bra cloth we begin the cleaning process.
The carpet
Flash car interior cleaner
On carpeting, we can use a product that incorporates aconvenient brush,Flash, which should be sprayed very evenly over all parts of the floor and center tunnel, and then go on to brush vigorously, repeating the procedure in case of particularly stubborn dirt.
Cleaning and brightening the interior
Deterjet universal car interior cleaner
To best clean and brighten the interior of your car, we recommend Deterjet: a universal cleaning detergent. It is a car degreaser, designed to sanitize and deep clean all washable surfaces in the passenger compartment, used, in particular but not only, to clean the car's headliner.
Plastics treatment
Tr. 3in1 Plastics cleans and revives car plastics
In case the mats have rubber parts or even to keep the seals soft, we can apply the product "3in1 Plastics Treatment," which will make all rubber and plastic components shiny and soft. The product should be sprayed on the part to be treated and then spread with a cloth made of microfiber.
Waterproofing
Hydrostop fabric waterproofing spray
Finally, to avoid staining seats or carpeting with liquids you can use Idrostop, a product that, sprayed and left to dry for at least 24 hours, guarantees complete resistance to water and even oils, which will remain in "suspension" on the fabric making it easier to remove.
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