•Lose the stains on upholstery and carpeting, too. Remember that proper stain removal starts and ends with vacuuming, so grab yourself a bottle of upholstery and fabric stain remover and follow the instructions.
A quality brand, like Mothers, will work well, or you may want to consider renting the carpet cleaner with wand attachment from your local grocery or hardware store. This will let you deep-clean the carpets, seats, floor-mats and even child seats-- which are often packed full of nasty germs.
•Clean and protect your leather, plastic and vinyl. Special products are available for various applications, and treating your dash, trim and leather seats on a regular basis is a great long-term investment in your vehicles interior. Follow all instructions and check with your owner’s manual on cleaners and protectants if you’re not sure. Generally, surfaces should be vacuumed or dusted before applying a protective product.
•Get that glass spotless! Greasy fingerprints, smudges and dried doggy-drool are all likely hanging out on the inside of your vehicle’s windows. Not only unpleasant to look at, dirty glass can reduce visibility, especially when windows fog up. Also, toddlers often put things on windows that are just plain gross.
No rocket science here-- just find a good glass cleaner and some rags and get scrubbing. Dried-on messes can be soaked a moment before wiping off-- and don’t forget the windshield, rearview mirror and instrument cluster while you’re at it. Windex works fine, though some recommend a specialized automotive glass cleaner, which is a bit more expensive.
•Reward yourself for an afternoon of cleaning with a visit to the air freshener isle at your local automotive centre. Select your favorite smelling spray, mist, or rearview-mounted pine-tree and start enjoying its pleasing scent. It should prove far more pleasant than ‘Eau-du-Musty-Old-Van’.
Finally, remember that a bit of attention to interior maintenance now can keep more money in your pocket in the future when it comes time to sell your ride.
A quality brand, like Mothers, will work well, or you may want to consider renting the carpet cleaner with wand attachment from your local grocery or hardware store. This will let you deep-clean the carpets, seats, floor-mats and even child seats-- which are often packed full of nasty germs.
•Clean and protect your leather, plastic and vinyl. Special products are available for various applications, and treating your dash, trim and leather seats on a regular basis is a great long-term investment in your vehicles interior. Follow all instructions and check with your owner’s manual on cleaners and protectants if you’re not sure. Generally, surfaces should be vacuumed or dusted before applying a protective product.
•Get that glass spotless! Greasy fingerprints, smudges and dried doggy-drool are all likely hanging out on the inside of your vehicle’s windows. Not only unpleasant to look at, dirty glass can reduce visibility, especially when windows fog up. Also, toddlers often put things on windows that are just plain gross.
No rocket science here-- just find a good glass cleaner and some rags and get scrubbing. Dried-on messes can be soaked a moment before wiping off-- and don’t forget the windshield, rearview mirror and instrument cluster while you’re at it. Windex works fine, though some recommend a specialized automotive glass cleaner, which is a bit more expensive.
•Reward yourself for an afternoon of cleaning with a visit to the air freshener isle at your local automotive centre. Select your favorite smelling spray, mist, or rearview-mounted pine-tree and start enjoying its pleasing scent. It should prove far more pleasant than ‘Eau-du-Musty-Old-Van’.
Finally, remember that a bit of attention to interior maintenance now can keep more money in your pocket in the future when it comes time to sell your ride.