Automotive

How to Clean Car Interior

Keeping your car interior clean protects your investment and improves both appearance and performance. Here's the right way.

What You'll Need

  • Soap-Man Vibes Multi-Surface Cleaner
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Vacuum with attachments
  • Soft brush
  • Soap-Man Streak-Free Glass Cleaner

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove trash and vacuum

    Clear all trash and loose items. Vacuum seats, floors, between seats, and under seats with crevice and brush attachments.

  2. 2

    Clean the dashboard and console

    Spray Vibes Multi-Surface Cleaner on a microfiber cloth and wipe the dashboard, console, door panels, and steering wheel.

  3. 3

    Clean the seats

    For fabric: upholstery cleaner and a brush. For leather: damp cloth with mild soap, then leather conditioner.

  4. 4

    Clean the glass

    Clean all interior windows and mirrors with Streak-Free Glass Cleaner for a clear, streak-free finish.

Pro Tips

  • TIPThe steering wheel is the dirtiest surface in your car. Clean it weekly.
  • TIPUse a foam paintbrush to dust AC vents -- bristles reach where cloths can't.
  • TIPClean floor mats separately outside the car for the best results.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • XUsing household glass cleaner on tinted windows, which breaks down the tint film.
  • XSpraying cleaner directly onto the dashboard, which drips into electronics and vents.
  • XUsing too much water on leather seats, which causes cracking and mildew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick vacuum and wipe weekly. Full detail monthly. Leather conditioning every 3 months.