Everyone
likes a clean vehicle, however sometimes having the professionals do it can be
expensive and difficult to get an appointment. Here at 12 tips on how to deep
clean the interior your car cheaply and effectively.
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Use a Cheap Foam Brush or Paint Brush to Dust
between the AC Vents.
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Using a brush allows you to get into the difficult
tight crevasses where dirt likes to stick.
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Vacuum Dust and Dirt as You Brush it Out.
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Use a vacuum as you brush the dust and dirt out
of tight areas, this prevents it from landing on other area, causing extra
work. Use this combination on all buttons and knobs to get dirt out of their
edging.
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Replace the Cabin Air Filter
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By removing and replacing the cabin air filter,
you can remove potential smells that could be lingering in your vehicle.
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Use a Magic Eraser to Remove Sticky Substances
from Leather/Vinyl
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You can use a Magic Eraser with a little bit of
water to remove gross and sticky substances form you leather and vinyl. Be sure
to not scrub to hard, as you could potentially damage the material that you are
trying to clean.
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Use a Toothbrush to Clean Textured Areas
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By using an old toothbrush with a bit of dish
soap, you can thoroughly clean high traffic, textured areas, with a little
elbow grease.
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Use Olive Oil to Condition Leather
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Over time, leather can become faded and
distressed, you can use a little olive oil and a non-abrasive rag to
recondition without spending an arm and a leg of high end products.
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Remove Pet Hair with a Squeegee
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You can easily remove stubborn pet hair from
your cloth interior but misting the area with water and then running a squeegee
over the area. The pet clumps up and can easily be vacuumed or picked up.
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Use a Fine Bristled Brush to remove Dirt and Crumbs
from Seams
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Getting those fine crumbs and dirt out of the
seams in your seats can be difficult. Take a fine bristled brush or toothbrush,
and brush the dirt out. Use a vacuum at the same time to quick removal.
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Use Paper and an Iron to Remove Wax
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Anyone with children has experienced a crayon
left on the back seat in the middle of August. You can easily remove this
melted wax by running an iron over a sheet of paper on the effected area.
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Shampoo the Seats using All-Purpose Cleaner
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You can easily clean cloth interior of your car
using a diluted all-purpose cleaner, a sponge or scrub brush, and washcloths.
Spray on the cleaned, scrub and then bloat with a white or un-dyed washcloth or
towel.
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Use the Washing Machine to Clean Your Floor Mats
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Spray your dirty floor mats with a stain
remover, and then use a scrub brush to get deep on the tough stains. Wash on
normal cycle in the washer, air dry.
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Create Your Own Air Freshener
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Take a mason jar, put burlap under the screw on
ring, fill with baking soda and add a couple drops of peppermint or lavender
oil! Easy home-made air freshener!
We hope
that these tips help you with keeping the inside of your car clean. But as
always Diver’s Choice is here to take care of all your pre-owned car needs.
Contact us today to set any appointment you may need.
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