Clean your vehicle's interior in 5 easy steps | AB Express

Published : June 23, 2022



Clean your vehicle's interior in 5 easy steps

Want to clean your car’s interior like a pro but not sure where to start or which products to use?
Follow our 5 easy, budget-friendly steps for results that look like a professional car wash.

Step 1: Vacuum and remove stains

Crumbs, dust, and small debris quickly build up inside your vehicle, especially if you spend a lot of time on the road or have kids. Vacuuming is therefore an essential step in cleaning your car’s interior. This first step effectively removes dirt from the carpets, seats, and hard-to-reach areas.
To remove salt and calcium stains from car mats, hot water is a simple and effective solution. Remove the mats, pour a small amount of hot water to dissolve the residue, then gently scrub using a brush or an old toothbrush.

If some marks remain, SALT BUSTER Salt Stain Cleaner (ACH-836-016), helps remove deposits quickly thanks to its active foaming formula, ideal for deep interior cleaning. Then simply vacuum one more time, and you’re done!

All that's left to do is vacuum it up and you're done!

Step 2 : Clean the dashboard and console

Knowing that a chammy has many uses, it is one of the best options for removing dust from dashboards and consoles. Using FREE SHINE silicone-free dressing (ACH-705-016) with The Absorber (CT-WR-16149) humid chammy on a matte (standard) dashboard, you are guaranteed to achieve a shiny, dry to touch finish surface. This vinyl, rubber, leather or plastic protector, in addition to leaving a pleasant strawberry smell, repels dust and retains its finish for more than 30 days.

For glossy dashboards, it is recommended to apply DETAIL Rubber and plastic dressing (ACH-726-032). This one offers the same protection, but its solvent-based formula penetrates surfaces more to improve durability. The product leaves a matte finish if wiped off or a glossy shine when allowed to dry.

Step 3: Clean the windows

Next, be sure not to forget the windows! Sunlight quickly reveals streaks, dust, and residue buildup on glass surfaces. ABX Professional triple strength glass cleaner (ABX-513000) is one of our favorite products and one of the most widely used by professionals. It effectively removes dust, grease, insects, cigarette smoke, and other stubborn residues.
Simply spray and wipe to get clean, clear, streak-free windows and perfectly finish your interior car cleaning.

Step 4: Treatment of leather or fabric

An interior car cleaning is never complete without thoroughly cleaning the seats and fabric surfaces. For effective results, Vinyl Fab fabric, vinyl and leather cleaner (ACH-807-016) is a great choice for both newer vehicles and older ones.

This interior shampoo, formulated with powerful biodegradable surfactants, easily removes stains and embedded dirt from seats, door panels, headliners, and vinyl surfaces. Its active foam quickly lifts grease and impurities without oversaturating the fibers, allowing for a deep interior clean while being gentle on materials.

Step 5: Protect the fabric or leather

To keep your vehicle’s interior clean and looking its best for longer after an interior car wash, it’s recommended to apply a protectant to the seats and car mats. The Fabric Guard (ACH-1110) helps effectively waterproof textile surfaces, repelling dirt, preventing stains, and reducing wear over time.
Once treated, the fabric stays looking fresh longer and future interior cleaning becomes much easier. Safe for all types of fabrics, this product fits perfectly into any automotive detailing maintenance routine.

Step 6 (bonus): Odor Eliminator

You have a bad smell that persists in our vehicle? Use ODOR EXIT (ACH-7015), a product specially formulated to effectively eliminate all bad odors due to mold, cigarette smoke, sweat and animal odors at the source. It can also be sprayed into vehicle air conditioning systems for even greater efficiency, in addition to leaving no traces on carpets and fabric surfaces.

For optimal and risk-free use, be sure to follow the directions on the products before using them.

  • SALT BUSTER Salt Stain Cleaner, 500ml ACH-836-016   ADD TO CART
  • FREE SHINE Silicon free dressing for plastic and rubber, 500ml ACH-705-016   ADD TO CART
  • The Absorber Chamois/PVA Super Absorbent Large Towel CT-WR-16149   ADD TO CART
  • DETAIL Rubber and plastic dressing, 1L ACH-726-032+   ADD TO CART
  • ABX Professional Glass Cleaner, 500g ABX-513000+   ADD TO CART
  • VINYL FAB Fabric, vinyl and leather cleaner, 500ml ACH-807-016+   ADD TO CART
  • FABRIC GUARD Fabric treatment, 1L ACH-1110   ADD TO CART
  • ODOR EXIT Odour eliminator, 500ml ACH-7015+   ADD TO CART

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