Monday, February 17, 2020

How to Properly Clean the Interior of Your Vehicle

Keeping the interior of your vehicle clean and organized is more important than you may think. Your vehicle’s interior plays an essential role in its longevity. Here are five crucial steps Melloy Dodge suggests you follow when cleaning the vehicle interior to make your car feel as good as new.

Decluttering

Look for valuables and other items that are important to you, such as bags, files, and children's toys. These are common items you may have forgotten to take out of your vehicle. We suggest gathering them up and bringing them back into your home, where they are safe and secure. Grab a garbage bag to store all the trash and the items you no longer have use for.

Cleaning the Central Console

Use a clean, moistened rag and dish soap to clean the center console, dashboard, and the steering wheel. Wipes for your vehicle’s interior are also available at many automotive stores. For the areas that are hard to reach, you can use cotton wool, or cotton buds to take out debris. You can also use an old toothbrush with soft bristles to clean around the buttons and hard to reach places on the dashboard.

The Windows

Spray window cleaner on a clean towel and spread it on the windows in a circular motion. Clean the windscreen, rear window, the front mirror, and the side windows.

Upholstery and Seats

Take out all floor mats and scrub them with a soft brush in soapy water. Use clean water to rinse and leave them in the sun to dry. Use a vacuum cleaner with an upholstery nozzle to clean the seats, roof, and the bottom of the car’s interior. Remember to move the seats back and forth to reach the areas beneath. We also suggest using a mild stain remover on any stains but make sure it is safe for the specific upholstery you are cleaning.

Completing

Open all the doors and windows to air your vehicle out. Return the floor mats and adjust the seats to the right positions. Adjust any other areas to their right position.

As you can see, there are many tips and tricks to cleaning your car at home. At Melloy Dodge, we always suggest keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape! For further questions or to schedule your vehicle for maintenance, reach out to us!

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