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How to Wash the Interior of Your Car

Posted: Aug 11, 2009

       How to Wash the Interior of Your Car
Steps:
1. 
Clear out all trash and large items from the inside of the car. Clean under the seats and check for large objects before vacuuming. Empty the ashtray.
 
2. 
Pull out the floor mats and shake thoroughly.
 
3. 
Remove the seat covers (if applicable) and wash them according to the directions. 
 
4. 
Vacuum the seats, floor and floor mats.
 
5. 
Clean any stains on the floor mats using a scrub brush and carpet cleaner.
 
6. 
Clean stains or spots on fabric seat cushions with a stain remover or carpet cleaner.
 
7. 
Open the car windows to allow the seats and carpets to air-dry.
 
8. 
Leave the floor mats outside in the sun to dry.
 
9. 
Clean the inside and outside of the windows using microfiber towels  or terry cloth towels and window cleaner.
 
10. 
Clean the dashboard, doors and other vinyl areas with a microfiber or terry cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner or  protectant.
 
11. 
Put the seat covers and floor mats back in the car after everything dries.
 
 
Overall Warnings:
Do not clean leather seats with carpet shampoo. It is too harsh and will take the color out of leather. Use a cleaner specially designed for leather car seats