A step-by-step guide to deep cleaning a car’s interior

Our vehicles have had a busy year too. From the daily commute to work, dropping the kids at school and sports, to trips to the gym, and taking the pets to the park – your car has had its fair share of traffic (mind the pun). It is no wonder that there’s a funny smell lingering around right about now.

Did you know that the inside of your car can be dirtier than the button of a mall’s elevator?

 Research has shown that high-touch areas like the steering wheel, door handles, and gear shift can harbour a whole lot of bacteria.

But don’t worry – it’s nothing a good deep clean cannot fix.

Follow this guide for a cleaner, fresher car:

What you’ll need:

• Dilute 1:3 All Purpose Cleaner in an empty Spray Bottle
• Microfibre Cloths
• Vacuum
• JIM™ Window & More
• Sanitiser Fogger
• Leather Guard & Vinyl Conditioner
• Car Freshener
• Old toothbrush

Step 1: Tackle interior clutter & vacuum thoroughly

• Start by removing any personal belongings, trash, and loose items from the car. Empty the glove compartments, door pockets, and the boot.
• Use a vacuum with a crevice tool to get between seats, under mats, and in tight spaces.
• Shake off dirt from the mats. Vacuum and wash them with the diluted All Purpose Cleaner.

Step 2: Get down to detail

• Clean air vents, radio crevices and other areas on the dashboard with an old toothbrush.
• Spray a small amount of the diluted All Purpose Cleaner onto a microfibre cloth and wipe down the dashboard, steering wheel, gear shift, seatbelts and buckles, centre console, control buttons and touchscreen, and door panels.
• Condition all leather or vinyl areas with Leather Guard & Vinyl Conditioner.

Step 3: Sanitise

• Use an Alcohol Sanitiser Fogger to sanitise and deodorise every nook and cranny in one seamless go. Close the windows and doors and place the fogger in the centre.
• Activate it an allow it to complete its cycle, leaving the car closed for an additional 30 minutes.
• Then, open the windows and doors to air out the vehicle. Allow fresh air to circulate for several minutes before re-entering.

Step 4: Clean the windows

Use a window cleaner and microfibre cloth to clean the inside of the windows.

Step 5: Freshen

After cleaning, you can add auto air freshener to leave your car smelling fresh.

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