Interior Car Cleaning Tips
Brought to you by Richland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
We all spend far more time in our cars than we would like to admit, so let's get them in tip-top shape. The staff at Richland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram put together some tips to care for your vehicle's interior.
What items should I clean on my car every week?
A Weekly Car Interior Cleanup
Here is a list of items in your car that you should clean once a week.
- First, wipe off all vinyl, leather, and plastic surfaces with a damp microfiber towel. It will leave the surface lint and dust-free.
- Next, you're going to want to pull out your floor mats. Make sure you shake or brush off any dirt or debris.
- Now, let's pick up the trash, you know, all those coffee cups you have collected over the week, and console storage bins.
- Lastly, wipe down your windows and rearview mirror with a towel and glass cleaner.
How often should you use UV protectant on your cars dash?
Monthly Car Interior Detailing
In this section, we will discuss what you should clean monthly. These steps will be a little more than a quick wipe-down.
- Frist is vacuuming the interior carpet, seats, seat crevices, and console. This helps extend the life of your carpets and seats.
- Apply a UV protectant to all vinyl services such as the dash, console, and tops of door panels. Make sure to focus on the areas that get the most sun exposure.
Vacuuming tips for the best results
Start by pulling out all floor mats. Shake off any loose dirt. Use the upholstery attachment or the bare hose end to vacuum the carpets forcefully.
When vacuuming the front carpets, move the front seats all the way back. Use the crevice tool to clean in-between the cracks of the seats, between the seats and carpeted areas, and around the pedals.
Push the front seats all the way forward to work on the rear carpets. Use the crevice tool of the vacuum to get into the cracks of the seats, between the seats, and tight carpeted areas. When you are vacuum, the rear carpet, make sure to vacuum around the seat tracks and under the front seats. You can use the round dust brush attachment to vacuum the door panels.
When vacuuming the carpet, use your free hand and hit the carpet just ahead of your vacuum hose or tool. This will loosen up and dirty that is lodged deep in the carpet and allow you to vacuum it up.
What is the purpose of the cabin air filter in my car?
The cabin air filter is also called a car air conditioner filter. This filter is in charge of cleaning the air circulated throughout your vehicle and is one of the most overlooked neglected filters in a car. A dirty air conditioner filter will not only hinder the HVAC system in your vehicle from working efficiently, but it can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria, which will be released back into the air. The service team at Richland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will happily replace your cabin air filter.
Richland CDJR's service department is always here to answer any questions.
Richland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service department hopes these tips help you to keep your car super clean. If you have any other questions, please stop by our service department and speak with one of our knowledgeable services advisers.
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