Detailing The Interior of a Vehicle

The items required to detail the interior of a vehicle are: a vacuum ( a shop vac would be best), a bucket of hot soapy water and one of fresh water, soft rags, window cleaner, a small paint brush, and a stiff bristle brush.

The first thing that ought to be done is removing any things that are not needed in the vehicle, this includes floor mats. This prevents things from getting in your way. Next you should vacuum everything you can. This consists of the floor, under the seat, rear window, speakers, seats, and all vents. This will save a great deal of cleaning time later.

The next step would be to begin washing the dash with a soft soapy rag, using the small paintbrush to get into the vents and any other small area that is hard to get to. Wipe these areas with the fresh water. Be sure to get into the small grooves present on most steering wheels.

Next would come the doors. The same process can be used as on the dash. Clean in your own manner for the remainder of the vehicle using these steps being sure to do the ceiling while cleaning the rest of the vehicle. A different area that is usually forgotten is the glove box. It is up to each person as to whether they brush it or not.

At this time cleaning all windows would become the next stage. Use a soft rag and a decent window cleaner. There are a lot of different brands to decide from, such as Windex and Safelite Auto Glass.

If the seats of your vehicle requires to be washed it can be done with the soapy water and a bristle brush. Dip the brush in the soapy water and begin scrubbing the seat and back. Do not soak the fabric. Using the brush, clean the seat, back, and sides.

The small paint brush comes in useful to get into difficult to reach areas. If you have a shop vac then proceed to vacuum the area washed. Repeat process if the seat is still dirty. After you are ready, vacuum the chairs the best you can to absorb the excess dampness.

Armour All, and other brands has a range of special cleaning products that you can purchase if you prefer to. Only be certain to match the cleaner to the type of fabric you have in your vehicle.

Following the directions on those products is crucial. Next is scrubbing the floor. Using the bristle brush and soapy water, scrub the floors down and vacuum. This might have to be repeated a couple of times depending on how dire the floor is.

Whilst working on the driver’s side be certain to wash all pedals. If there are floor shifters they have to bewashed at this time. A decent vacuuming will pick up what has been brought to the surface. The floor mats can be scrubbed and placed back in the vehicle if the floor is not too wet.

Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on numerous topics, but is currently concerned with car detailing prices. If you want some tips on detailing cars come over to our site now at Detailing Car Interiors.