How to clean the interior of your car like a pro – National

I like to use a handheld vacuum and this ‘Awkward Gap Tool’ attachment that is compatible with my Dyson. It’s my go-to when tackling my car to get into those nooks and crannies.

This slime is designed to pick up those teeny, tiny, obnoxious speckles that you can’t get up with a vacuum. They lurk on your dashboard, in your cup holder, in the gear shifter, and in the crevices of your seat. Ball the slime up, press it on the surface, and lift to remove. It’s that simple!

Vacuum the mats to remove loose dirt, then hose them down with water and spray this product liberally – let it sit for 30 seconds

Then bring out the brush! You’ll want to scrub your mats thoroughly with a brush like this one. You’ll be shocked to see just how much dirt comes off from scrubbing. Once done, rinse well and leave in the sun to dry.

You can use this spray on both the interior and exterior of the car. Before getting started, line your dashboard with towels to catch any drips. This product is safe on tinted windows, too.

Start by spraying down the windows and then using a flat microfiber cloth to buff. You will want to move around and check for streaks by looking at the glass from different angles,and try not to do this in a circular motion, otherwise, you’ll see those streaks on the glass. Use a back-and-forth motion instead. Also, don’t do this in sunlight. At dusk, in a garage or on a cloudy day is best.

This step includes all of the dashboard’s components, paneling, and door interiors. Spray directly onto the surface unless there’s a vent or electric component, in which case you’ll want to spray the cloth and then buff.

Use a clean microfiber cloth to apply the product, and another fresh cloth to remove any excess.

Step two of this is to spray a protectant on the surface. This is like providing a topcoat of nail polish to your nails, or a varnish onto a piece of wood. It allows the surface to shine and look gorgeous, but it also helps to repel dust and it contains a UV protectant that prevents fading and cracking, which is a concern if you’re buying your vehicle and wanting to use it for more than a lease term. Spray the product on and buff well with a clean cloth to ensure a consistent finish.

An extractor like this Bissell carpet cleaner is ideal as it acts like a mini carpet shampooer for your car. It will get lots of use around the house too!

If you don’t have a carpet or upholstery cleaner, you can start by lightly spraying the surface with this foaming cleanser.

Then you’re going to want to use this brush that you can attach to your drill to really lift off any dirt and debris. Blot up the foamy excess with a microfiber cloth, then dip a cloth in clean water and rinse the surface until it’s not foamy anymore.