The main materials needed for interior cleaning:
- rags that do not leave lint. Use them for wet and dry cleaning;
- brushes for cleaning clothes (for cleaning seat cushions);
- vacuum cleaner with various attachments;
- suede for wiping windows;
- fine-pored sponges for artificial leather parts.
Interior cleaning and care products
Cleaners for plastics are intended for surfaces made of artificial materials. Cleans and refreshes the color of plastic, gives it a shine and removes static charge. Protects surfaces from dirt and dust for a long time.
Textile cleaners are designed for cushions, carpets, door trims and interiors. Reliably remove dirt and dust. Refreshes the color of the skin material. Many cleaners are able to remove even stubborn dirt.
Glass cleaners remove even tough stains such as insect marks, nicotine, oil stains, etc. Suitable for all glass surfaces.
Rubber care products (silicone-containing) designed for sealing doors, windows and luggage compartment, as well as for floor mats. They keep the rubber elastic, prevent it from hardening and keep the color fresh.
Spray on glasses preserves the cleaned glass for several days or weeks (depending on the weather). The spray applied to the glass forms a layer of foam after a few minutes, which you can remove with a dry paper towel.
Sequence of work
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1. Clean your car. Don't forget to clean out the ashtrays.
2. Take out the mats, knock them out, vacuum if necessary.
3. Wash the rubber mats.
Attention! The underside of the mat must be completely dry. A damp bottom of the rug can cause odors and stains on the floor covering.
4. Remove large dirt particles with a vacuum cleaner. For soft and hard textile upholstery, use the appropriate vacuum cleaner attachments. Wipe the smooth rubber floor with a damp cloth.
5. Clean the seat cushions with brushes or vacuum. Wipe the remaining surfaces made of artificial materials with a damp cloth. Treat corners and hard-to-reach places with brushes.
6. Wipe the seat belts with a dry brush. For heavy soiling, use soapy water.
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Pic. 3.1. Applying leather care product
7. Apply artificial leather care product to the leather and spread with a damp, clean suede cloth (pic. 3.1). Thus, you will achieve good penetration of the product deep into the surface of the skin. If the product gets on the windows, steering wheel or instrument panel, remove it immediately with a glass cleaner or synthetic materials.
Attention! Never use benzene or thinners, as synthetic materials may be stained and cannot be removed later.
8. Use an appropriate cleaner to clean plastic surfaces. Rinse the applied product with water and wipe with a dry cloth. With severe pollution, a non-concentrated fat-dissolving agent diluted in warm water will help.
9. Ceilings, usually covered with textiles, clean only if they are very dirty. Spray it well with a textile cleaner and wipe it with a sponge or terry mitt.
Repeat this operation only if necessary. Treat the entire ceiling as a whole, otherwise spots and streaks may form.
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Pic. 3.2. Apply leather care product
10. Treat the seat upholstery with a foaming upholstery cleaner. Leather upholstery should only be cleaned with a leather cleaner (pic. 3.2). Vacuum pillows and upholstery thoroughly while they are damp, this way dirt is best removed.
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Pic. 3.3. Inspection of rubber door seals
11. Rubber door seals should be inspected regularly (pic. 3.3) and care for them by spraying with a silicone-containing agent.
This significantly extends the life of the door rubber seals.
Replacing them is quite expensive.
12. Clean the inside of the windows with damp chamois and glass cleaner. Then wipe with dry corrugated paper.
13. If people often smoke in the car, then even after cleaning you can notice a gray coating on the windows. In this case, a special polish will help.
Attention! Do not allow drops of the product to fall on surfaces made of artificial materials - hard-to-remove or non-washable stains may remain.