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1 Step 1: Remove everything from the car
Step 1: Remove everything from the car
Cup holders, glove box, trunk. Cleaning AROUND stuff makes a half-job.
Empty cabin completely
Trash, cords, kid stuff, manuals. Sort into 'keep' / 'toss' piles.
2 Step 2: Vacuum everything (use crevice tool)
Step 2: Vacuum everything (use crevice tool)
Floor, seats (including between cushion and frame), trunk, under seats. Crevice tool gets corners.
Shop-Vac wet/dry (5-6 gallon)
Best for car interior. Hoses long enough to reach all corners. ~$80.
Use crevice attachment + brush
Every car vac has these. Use them.
3 Step 3: Clean upholstery + carpets
Step 3: Clean upholstery + carpets
Spray cleaner, agitate with brush, blot with microfiber. Don't soak — water in upholstery = mold.
Bissell SpotClean carpet shampooer
If carpets are really bad. Heats water + extracts. ~$120.
4 Step 4: Wipe hard surfaces
Step 4: Wipe hard surfaces
Dashboard, doors, console with microfiber + interior cleaner. Q-tips for vents and tight spots.
Microfiber towels (10+ pack)
Different colors for different surfaces. ~$15.
Q-tips for vents
Vents trap dust. Q-tips clean.
5 Step 5: Treat leather (if applicable)
Step 5: Treat leather (if applicable)
Leather cleaner + conditioner monthly. Don't use Armor All on leather — degrades over time. Don't apply to steering wheel (slippery).
Lexol Leather Cleaner + Conditioner
Industry standard. Apply, wipe, no shine. ~$15 each.
AVOID on steering wheel + shift knob
Makes them slippery. Use grippier interior cleaner there.
6 Step 6: Clean glass last
Step 6: Clean glass last
Glass cleaner + dedicated glass microfiber. Streak-free finish. Clean inside AND outside.
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