Taking Care of Your Car's Interior is Important

by Jessica Merrel Writer

It is very easy to overlook the interior of one’s car due to the exterior being the most visible part of any vehicle, therefore people leave no stone unturned in taking good care of it while neglecting the interiors. Looking after your car’s interior is equally important since it gives comfort to you and the rest of the passengers while ensuring everyone’s safety and increasing the life span of your car.

Your car must have been sitting unused for the past couple of months due to the pandemic, but in no way has that stopped dust and dirt from accumulating inside. Also, due to the fear of contracting the virus and in your bid to maintain social distancing, you may not have wanted someone deep clean the interior of your vehicle. The fact of the matter is you don’t need anyone in this regard, it can easily be done on your own. The following tips from auto repair Manalapan NJ shops will help you in your endeavour:

1. Vacuum your car daily to get rid of all dirt and debris from every corner. Before going ahead, check everywhere thoroughly and remove any trash on the floor, in the seat cracks, under the seats, etc. Vacuuming once a week is enough. Also, shake the floor mats out prior to vacuuming to get rid of excess dirt. If you have a dog, you already must have become used to having pet hair in the car. If the vacuum doesn’t remove all the fur, just brush the hair away with your hand (use a rubber-dipped glove).

2. Build up of grime over a period of time can harm your upholstery in more ways than one. For fabric upholstery, carpet and upholstery cleaners are enough to deep clean carpets and seats. On the other hand, a quality leather cleaner and conditioner will be required to clean your leather upholstery (the best tool in this regard is to prevent since leather can be easily stained, cleaning which can cost you a bomb). Car seat covers can be cleaned in the washing machine- a far easier thing to do than dealing with upholstery stains.

3. Leaving dirt to gather on your windows can compromise your visibility. Use a glass cleaner to wash your windows daily. Purchase a cleaner that can be applied to windows. Clean your windows thoroughly once a week, and also the mirrors and front and rear windshields.

4. When it comes to the dashboard, it is indeed a difficult part of the interior to clean. A weekly vacuuming can eliminate dust, this should be combined with wiping your dashboard with a microfiber dust cloth twice a month and applying a protectant to keep from fading, cracking and peeling. This will also help shield the color of your interiors from the harmful UV rays.

5. Use a surface cleaner to clean your console, arm rest and steering wheel. Make sure to use the right cleaner. Spray cleaner onto a dry cloth and wipe down for easy-to-reach areas, whereas use a lightly damp toothbrush to reach in and scrub for areas that are hard to reach like the AC vents.

6. Trunk is often the most neglected part, but a cluttered trunk will make your engine work harder while driving and burn more fuel. Check out your car’s trunk at least once a month and get rid of anything that is of no use there.

To ensure you have a cleaner car at all times, have a microfiber cloth and high-end deodorizer in place. Use the cloth to wipe any stains which won’t leave any streaks or further worsen the mess. The deodorizer, on the other hand, will help you deal with any odor in your car.

Remember, a messy interior not just decreases the value of your vehicle, but also puts your personal well-being at stake. Taking care of the interiors of your car will save you that. Thankfully, following the aforementioned tips can enable you to easily keep the interior of their vehicle clean for years to come.

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