EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLEANING YOUR CAR INTERIOR WITH DINAMITEK
Dinamitek presents the definitive guide to cleaning car interiors
Everything you need to know about cleaning your car interior with Dinamitek
Cleaning your car's interior should be done at least once a month , unless you use your car in a way that causes dirt to accumulate. In that case, cleaning the interior once a week may be necessary.
If you don't let dirt build up , if you shake out the mats regularly and if you use a good, fresh-smelling air freshener, your car will certainly never look neglected.
Let's see how to clean the interior step by step.
The first thing to do is completely empty your car , including the trunk. Look at all the items you accumulate during this process and ask yourself if they all need to go back in. You've probably accumulated some unnecessary items that need to be put elsewhere. Personalizing the interior of your car makes it look nice, as long as you don't overdo it: remember, it's not a display of objects, but a car; you need to be able to travel safely without moving items and without any objects obstructing your front or rear visibility.
Once removed from the passenger compartment, the mats should be shaken vigorously and then brushed with a semi-stiff brush to remove all traces of dirt. Finally, vacuum them with a powerful vacuum cleaner for perfect results: your mats will be as good as new.
After emptying the passenger compartment, vacuum every detail , including the dashboard , seats , trunk —in short, everything. The more thoroughly you do this, the easier it will be to continue cleaning and achieve good results.
For vacuuming, you can use a BLACK+DECKER car Dustbuster. It's a 12-volt tool, so you just plug it into the cigarette lighter socket. Rest assured, the BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster won't damage your car or drain your battery, even though the process may take a long time to complete.
The BLACK+DECKER car vacuum cleaner is very powerful and can suck up all the dirt in the passenger compartment; furthermore, with the various nozzles provided, you can use the right accessory for every detail. We only recommend cleaning the filter during vacuuming if you are removing a lot of dirt . The operation is really simple: with the release button, you separate the tank from the body of the machine. At this point, you can remove the filter and shake it into a dry waste bag. You can use a small brush to completely free the filter. Once this step is complete, you can reassemble the Dustbuster and continue vacuuming the car interior .
Now that you've finished vacuuming, you can wash the seats : you'll need hot water, baking soda, and dish soap (just a little, as it tends to foam). Scrub this solution with a brush using circular motions, then rub it immediately with a towel to dry and absorb any dirt you've lifted. Take two precautions: remember that you're cleaning the seat, not washing it , so don't soak it; just dampen it to remove stains; and let the seat air dry to remove any residual moisture.
If you want to eliminate bacteria and dust mites, you can continue by steam cleaning (never do this before vacuuming the dust, as this will have the opposite effect). Steam is effective on fabric seats and plastic parts, but not on leather details.
For leather seats, all you need to do is use a specific product and apply it with a soft cloth. Remember to pour the wax onto the cloth , not directly onto the seat, to avoid staining it.
To clean the dashboard, instrument panel, and panels, use an antistatic microfiber cloth lightly dampened with water. Use a small amount of a specific dashboard cleaner. Then, use a dashboard polisher to achieve a shiny finish similar to that of a car on display in a car showroom. Only use a wood polish if your interior is made of burl wood.
To clean your windows, use a leather cloth to avoid those nasty streaks that obscure your vision when your windows are exposed to the sun while driving. Remember to clean your mirrors too ; don't forget any details.
Once you've finished cleaning every detail, you can put the mats and essential items back in the car. Choose a new air freshener to attach to the air vent, but only insert it partially open: the fragrance will last longer and the scent won't be too strong when you get in the car.
For cleaning both the interior and exterior of your car, if you don't trust DIY solutions because you're afraid of not getting the doses right, or because you're afraid of not getting the desired result, you can find the complete range of Meguiar's professional products and accessories