Best Way to Clean My Seats in My Car

How to Clean a Car Interior: Top 10 Car Interior Cleaning Tips

If you drive a lot for work or have kids and pets, you know how hard it can be to keep the inside of your car clean. Here are 10 cleaning tips and tricks to make your car's interior sparkle again.

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Clear Trash

Before you pull out the vacuum and cleaning supplies, clear out all the obvious trash. Check everywhere thoroughly. There will likely be trash on the floor, under the seats, and in the seat cracks. Toss out any wrappers, bottles, toys, and other objects that your vacuum can't handle. These are the 15 cleaning secrets only car detailers know.

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Remove and Clean Floor Mats

Pull the floor mats out of the vehicle and shake them out as much as possible. This will make vacuuming easier. Scrub them with soap and hot water or a foaming carpet cleaner and allow them to air dry completely before reinstalling them. Learn how to replace damaged car carpet.

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Vacuum Interior Car Seats and Floors

Vacuum both front and back seats, the floor and, if necessary, the trunk. Vacuum every area of the vehicle where you can get the nozzle, including under the pedals and along the side door panels.

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Clean Cup Holders

Cup holders can harbor grime, spilled coffee, and dead hair and skin cells (yuck). Try using a cotton swab dipped in a little cleaning solution to reach those difficult areas. In some vehicles, the entire cup holder is removable for easier cleaning.

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Clean Interior Windows

Spray a window cleaner solution on windows and wipe clean with a paper towel or microfiber cloth. You can also mix: one cup water, two tablespoons vinegar, and one cup rubbing alcohol for an effective homemade window cleaner. Here are our pick for the top 10 car window cleaners.

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Remove Stains

If there are stains on the seats or on the carpet (and we guarantee there will be, especially if you have kids!) try this homemade solution. In a spray bottle mix two cups water, one cup vinegar and about a tablespoon of dish soap. Spray on the stains and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then wipe clean with a wet cloth. If the stain persists, try a product like Spot Shot or Resolve. Spot-test in an inconspicuous area to make sure the upholstery fabric is colorfast.

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Remove Pet Hair

If you have a dog, you know the pain of dealing with pet hair in the car. If the vacuum doesn't remove all the fur, try using a rubber-dipped glove. Simply brush the hair away with your hand, and it sticks to the glove like magic! To protect your car's interior from any future pet damage, try a waterproof seat protector like this one.

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Make a Homemade Car Freshener

Create a homemade car freshener with one cup of baking soda and five drops of your favorite essential oil. Place both the soda and oil in a sealable plastic bag or glass jar for 24 hours. Then shake it up, sprinkle on the car's floor and let it sit for 20 minutes. When the time has passed, vacuum up the baking soda. The scent will linger, making your car smell fresh and clean! Planning on spending the afternoon cleaning your car? Use one of these top-rated car cleaning products.

Originally Published: August 27, 2020

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Best Way to Clean My Seats in My Car

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