What Means And How To Dry-clean The Car Interior With Your Own Hands + Photos, Videos And Reviews

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

How to dry clean the car interior yourself?

In addition to washing the car body, it is sometimes necessary to dry the interior as well. Of course, this procedure can be done without difficulty at a service station, but the owner of an iron horse regular use of such a service will cost a considerable amount. There is a way out: do it yourself dry cleaning.

Content

• 1 What does dry cleaning of the salon involve?

• 2 What funds are needed?

  • 2.1 Table: Suitable cleaners for leather, fabric and other interiors

    2.1.1 Photo gallery: Automotive chemicals for interior treatment

  • 2.2 What homemade formulas can I use?

    • 2.2.1 With soap, vinegar and mineral water
    • 2.2.2 With baking soda, vinegar and dishwashing liquid
    • 2.2.3 Simple means for removing stains on upholstery

• 3 Do-it-yourself procedure

  • 3.1 The difference between dry and wet cleaning
  • 3.2 Algorithm of the process
  • 3.3 Video: How to dry-clean the car interior yourself?
• 4 Reviews of car owners about interior treatment products

What does dry cleaning of the salon involve?

The car owner often performs simple cleaning of the interior by vacuuming and dusting the dashboard. The chemical one is distinguished by the fact that general cleaning is performed with the treatment of all surfaces and the use of special means for removing stains. Such products are very effective, so the result after self-cleaning with their use will be no worse than that achieved with a similar procedure in a car service center.

Self-cleaning of the salon is sometimes in no way inferior to professional

What funds are needed?

The interior of the car can be made of fabric, leather, eco-leather, Alcantara (artificial suede), as well as a combination of all of these materials.

The leather interior looks great, is practical and durable. Natural material is much stronger than fabric upholstery, it is not afraid of an accidentally dropped cigarette or spilled liquid. However, it also involves costly care.

Alcantara is a highly durable non-woven synthetic material. It is made from polyester fibers coated with polyurethane. Eco-leather is a material that is made from a woven base (for example, cotton) and a microporous polypropylene film applied on top.

Table: Suitable cleaners for leather, fabric and other interiors

Name	Manufacturer	What material is suitable for the salon or not?
		the cloth	Leather	Eco leather	Alcantara
Universal cleaner Profoam 2000	Kangaroo, South Korea	-	-	+	-
Interior cleaner Profoam 3000	Kangaroo, South Korea	+	-	-	-
Foam interior cleaner Profoam 4000	Kangaroo, South Korea	+	-	-	-
Autosol deep action emulsion	Dursol-Fabrik Otto Durst GmbH & Co. KG, Germany	-	+	+	-
Leather Conditioner	Auto Magic, USA	-	+	-	-
Leather cleaner from the PRO Line series	Hi-Gear, USA	-	+	+	-
Foam cleaner for velor and Alcantara Facile from the Gold Line series	Sapfire, Italy	+	-	+	+
Alcantara foam cleaner	Hi-Gear, USA	+	+	-	+
Universal foam cleaner	GRASS, Russia / Italy	+	-	-	-

Photo gallery: Automotive chemicals for interior treatment

Profoam 3000 and Profoam 4000 cleaners are suitable for the treatment of fabric surfaces

GRASS Universal Cleaner works well for stubborn stains

Hi-Gear Skin Cleaner effectively cleans and repairs surfaces made from the right material

There is also a suitable Hi-Gear cleaner for the treatment of Alcantara upholstery.

Profoam 2000 is suitable for surfaces made of eco-leather

Auto Magic Leather Conditioner cleans the material well and does not leave greasy marks on it

The deep action emulsion Autosol is intended for the treatment of leather and eco-leather surfaces

What homemade formulations can I use?

You can try to prepare some interior cleaners with your own hands, although for a guaranteed result it is better to use proven industrial products. However, homemade formulations are more natural and do not emit hazardous vapors.

With soap, vinegar and mineral water

Ingredients:

• liquid soap - 200 g;
• vinegar 9% - 200 ml;
• mineral water (for example, "Borjomi") - 200 ml.

Stir all the ingredients, add to the bottle, spray the resulting product onto the upholstery, which should be vacuumed before cleaning, and wait 5-10 minutes. Then brush off the dirt with a brush. Repeat the procedure for stubborn stains.

With baking soda, vinegar and dishwashing liquid

Ingredients:

• water - 0.5 l;
• baking soda - 1.5 tbsp. l.;
• vinegar 9% - 1/3 cup;
• dishwashing liquid - 1 tsp.

Stir the ingredients and apply with a brush to the dirty surface.

You can prepare a car interior cleaner yourself: for example, based on soda and vinegar

Simple remedies to remove upholstery stains

To remove stains of various origins, you can use the following tools:

• from traces of alcohol - 1 tsp. vinegar essence in a glass of water;
• from coffee and tea - 10% ammonia or 9% vinegar with water (1: 1);
• from ink and lipstick - ethyl alcohol.

Professionals do not recommend using household chemicals. For example, Vanish leaves streaks that can appear even after the driver has cleaned the seat and achieved the desired result.

Do-it-yourself procedure

Interior dry cleaning can be wet, dry and combined.

The difference between dry and wet cleaning

When dry cleaning the car interior, water-soluble mixtures are used. The surface is treated with the selected agent, and then the remnants of the composition are removed with napkins or a vacuum cleaner. This procedure is suitable for cleaning floors and plastic parts.

Dry cleaning involves the use of cleaning agents in volatile solvents. This treatment takes a little time for the surfaces to dry. This method allows you to quickly and efficiently remove stains and make a good cleaning in general.

Process Algorithm

1. Processing begins from the ceiling. For this purpose, it is better to choose dry cleaning products. They create a foam that is evenly applied to the surface, and after a few minutes is removed with a microfiber cloth. Wipe the ceiling in one direction only. It cannot be wetted, as the material can sag under the influence of moisture.

   

   Interior dry cleaning is supposed to start with processing the ceiling

2. The seats are treated with a foam spray or wet dry cleaner. The selected composition is applied to the seats, and after a few minutes it is washed off with a microfiber cloth. If there are stubborn stains, they are re-treated with the cleaning agent using a soft brush. The applied composition is removed with a wet cloth.

   

   It is better to use a foam spray to clean the seats.

3. Door cleaning begins with wiping the glasses with soapy water to avoid damage from the used products getting on them. The upholstery is then processed with foam. It is better to put windows in order with the help of special compositions for glass and apply them not to the surface to be wiped, but to a microfiber napkin. If the car has tinted windows, then it is supposed to use a product without ammonia (it can ruin the coating).

4. When cleaning the dashboard, first apply a soap solution to the windshield and then spray plastic cleaner onto the dashboard. In this case, precautions should be taken: the buttons must be treated with the composition carefully, it is better to do this with a sponge. After a few minutes, the product is removed with a dry microfiber cloth. After that, the soap solution is removed from the glass with another clean piece of cloth.

   

   Processing the dashboard should be done with the utmost care

5. The floor is cleaned in the same way: first, the dry-cleaning compound is applied, and then its remains are removed.

   

   Dry cleaning ends with cleaning the floor

6. The procedure is completed by drying the salon, which takes about 6 hours. Of course, it is best to dry-clean in clear weather.

Video: How to dry-clean the car interior yourself?

Reviews of car owners about interior treatment products

Agata Kristy

https://otzovik.com/profile/Agata+Kristy

elvira06

https://otzovik.com/review_2081335.html

reVox

https://irecommend.ru/content/dobrotnaya-polirol-dlya-salona-avtomobilya

guftut

https://irecommend.ru/content/ekspress-khimchistka-salona

Albina

https://nashsovetik.ru/kak-pochistit-salon-avtomobilya-v-domashnix-usloviyax-svoimi-rukami/

Dry cleaning of the car interior may well be carried out independently. If you do everything carefully, diligently and use proven means, then the result will exceed all expectations.