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The interior of the car is like a little microcosm of your home; if it’s messy your drive may feel more stressful than it needs to be. Plus, taking care of the interior helps prolong the vehicle’s life and finishes. Here are my top tips, techniques, and products to use on your beloved vehicle.
Declutter Get rid of the coffee cups, snack wrappers, books, and toys. Take two bags: one for garbage and one for items that need to be taken inside. Create a third pile for stuff that goes back in.
I suggest taking everything out, including the center console and back seat pockets, emptying the trunk, and removing the mats. Vacuum and Dust Vacuuming the car’s interior is best done with a central vac, a handheld vacuum, a gas station vac, or a wet-dry vac. Story continues below advertisement Awkward Gap Tool Crevice Brush Tool 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. $28.49 on Amazon Car Cleaning Gel Detailing Putty 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. Bal.