Dry cleaning of the car interior

To keep the interior of the car clean and tidy, it is necessary to clean it from time to time. Dry cleaning can get rid of dust, germs, stains and dirt, making it more comfortable and safe to be inside the car.

Dry cleaning of a car interior is a comprehensive thorough cleaning of the interior of a car using professional chemicals specially designed for this purpose. The use of auto chemistry allows you to get rid of dirt as efficiently as possible, not only on the surface of objects, but also to clean the seat upholstery and the space between the panels.

There are several types of interior cleaning:

• with full analysis (all possible elements are removed from the cabin, as a result of which dry cleaning is carried out as thoroughly as possible);
• with partial disassembly (only the seats are removed from the passenger compartment);
• indiscriminately (cleaning is carried out fully assembled).

Car interior cleaning can be carried out in two ways - wet and dry cleaning. Both methods allow you to get rid of the accumulated dirt, only it is done in different ways. And also in some cases, steam cleaning (using a steam generator) or a regular washing is used. The wet method of cleaning the interior involves the use of a pistol with an air compressor. The disadvantage of this type of dry cleaning is that after the foam treatment, all surfaces inside the cabin remain damp. Therefore, it takes time for complete drying, and immediately after cleaning it will not be possible to use the car.

It is also recommended to leave the car with the doors open for a while so that the interior is well ventilated. This type of dry cleaning is suitable for materials that practically do not absorb water, otherwise it will take too long to dry. Dry cleaning of the car interior provides for the use of special products that do not evaporate condensate.

To dry dry a car's interior, you need to worry in advance about the necessary tools and means for dry cleaning. The interior should be cleaned using special products. The use of household detergents is not recommended, as they may leave streaks. When choosing a cleaning agent, it is imperative to take into account the material of the interior upholstery, since different compositions should be used for velor, natural leather, leatherette, Alcantara. If the product is chosen incorrectly, then not only will it not be possible to get rid of stains and dirt, but it is possible, in general, to spoil the interior of the car.

Most often, formulations for dry cleaning are sold in cans filled with foam. In some cases, such auto chemistry is sold in the form of a concentrate; it must be diluted in the proportion indicated on the product packaging. In order to clean plastic elements, you must purchase a special tool.

To clean tough stains (berries, wine, felt-tip pens), you need to buy the best product - this is a premium group of products. The most popular among motorists are the following compositions for performing dry cleaning: Koch Chemie MehrZweck Reiniger, Runway Dry Interior Cleaner, Turtle Wax Essential, Autoprofi, Fenom.

Currently, motorists are offered a large selection of brushes designed for cleaning the car interior. They differ in the level of stiffness of the bristles, their sizes, materials of manufacture. Each motorist can choose the most convenient and suitable for a particular car. And also it is necessary to purchase napkins made of microfiber.

Before cleaning the interior, you must wash the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. This must be done so that dirt from the outer parts does not get into the interior. All cleaning work is required in closed clothing to protect against skin contact with the cleaning compound. Rubber gloves will help protect your hands. Since the cleaning agents are very alkaline, they are harmful to humans. In order not to inhale harmful vapors from auto chemistry, it is advisable to carry out all stages of work in a respirator.

To avoid a short circuit, switch off the car and remove the key from the ignition switch. And only after that proceed directly to dry cleaning. And also it is required to unload the car interior and its trunk, remove all the garbage. Vacuuming will make dry cleaning easier, faster and better.

When doing dry cleaning of the salon with your own hands, it is worthwhile to carry out all the work sequentially in the following order:

• ceiling;
• doors;
• plastic panels;
• seats;
• floor.

It is best to start cleaning the car interior from the ceiling. It must be processed completely, carefully making sure that there are no missed places. After waiting 5-10 minutes (depending on the instructions for the product), you need to collect all the foam with a microfiber cloth. Door cleaning starts with fabric inserts. Care must be taken to clean the area near the power windows and watch carefully to ensure that the cleaning agent does not touch the wiring.

To clean the front car panel made of plastic, you need to apply foam to a small sponge, gently and thoroughly wipe the surface. The seats can be cleaned directly in the passenger compartment, however, for better cleaning, it is advisable to dismantle the seats. Dry cleaning of chairs should be done as thoroughly as possible, because it is here that stains most often appear, including those that are difficult to remove. The foam is required to be applied to the entire surface of the seats, after waiting a few minutes, start cleaning with a brush. It is selected depending on the material of the upholstery. After that, the foam is removed with a vacuum cleaner or microfiber cloth.

To clean the floor, you will need a fairly strong car chemical, since there is always a lot of dirt on the floor. After applying the foam, the floor is cleaned with a special stiff brush. And the foam residues are removed with a rag. After spending several hours, sequentially performing all the stages of the necessary work, you can achieve the cleanliness of the car interior. For a professional dry cleaning of a car interior, some motorists turn to specialized centers. The duration of the procedure depends on the model (cleaning an SUV will take longer than cleaning a small car) and the degree of contamination.

For information on how to dry-clean the salon yourself, see the next video.