- lint-free cloths are essential for wet and dry cleaning;
- clothes brushes (for cleaning seat cushions);
- vacuum cleaner with various attachments for cleaning upholstery and carpets;
- fine-pored sponges for plastic surfaces;
- chamois for wiping glass.
SEQUENCE OF WORKS
1. Clean the interior. Don't forget to clean and wash the ashtrays.
Fold the floor mats dirty side inward and remove them, shake, beat or vacuum them.
2. Wash rubber mats. The undersides of the mats dry very poorly in the car. A damp mat bottom can cause odor and stains on the upholstery. Therefore, dry the mats outside the car.
3. Remove large dirt from the interior with a vacuum cleaner. For soft textile upholstery, use hard attachments, and clean plastic surfaces with brush attachments. Smooth rubber parts can be wiped with a damp cloth.
4. Remove large dirt particles with a vacuum cleaner. For soft and hard textile upholstery, use the appropriate vacuum cleaner attachments. Wipe smooth rubber floor coverings with a damp cloth.
5. Clean the seat upholstery with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Wipe surfaces made of artificial materials with a damp cloth. Remove dust from hard-to-reach corners and folds with a brush.
6. Clean the seat belts with a dry brush. If heavily soiled, clean the belts with a weak soap solution.
Fig. 3.1. Using a clean damp cloth to apply the plastic care product. If the product gets on the glass, steering wheel and dashboard, it must be removed immediately with a plastic or glass cleaner
7. Wipe the plastic surfaces and the instrument panel with a damp chamois (Fig. 3.1). Never use gasoline or other solvents for this - the plastic surface may become stained or warped. Use cleaning agents for plastic surfaces. Then rinse the surfaces treated with the cleaning agent with clean water and wipe dry with a cloth. For regular cleaning, a mild cleaning agent that removes greasy stains, dissolved in warm water, is sufficient.
Complex cleaning includes cleaning of the interior ceiling
8. The interior ceiling, most often a decoratively made detail covered with textile upholstery, is cleaned only when heavily soiled. The cleaning agent is always applied to a large surface of the ceiling. Then it is wiped with a sponge and a terry cloth.
9. If necessary, repeat the operation again. Never clean only the dirty areas, otherwise there will be stains with sharp edges.
Fig. 3.2. Applying cleaning foam to the surface and spreading it with a damp cloth to clean the upholstery and remove small particles of dirt, dust and fresh stains. When cleaning, do not rub too hard, otherwise the dirt particles will be pressed back into the fabric. Follow the instructions for use of the product
10. The seat upholstery and textile inserts of the interior upholstery are treated with a foaming cleaning agent (Fig. 3.2). While the upholstery is wet, vacuum it thoroughly - this is the best way to remove dirt. Leather seats are treated only with special leather care products; high-quality products make the leather elastic and the seams flexible.
Fig. 3.3. Applying a silicone-containing agent to rubber door seals. Constant monitoring and maintenance with silicone-containing agents significantly extends their service life; replacing seals is very expensive
11. Rubber door seals must be treated with silicone-containing care products for rubber parts (Fig. 3.3).
12. Clean the inside of the glass with a damp chamois beforehand, then treat with a cleaning agent. Polish the glass to a shine with a kitchen napkin or newspaper. If you often smoke in the car, you may notice a grey film on the glass even after cleaning. A special polish will help in this case. Avoid letting drops of the product get on the plastic surface – this may leave hard-to-remove or indelible stains.
Special car care products - primarily for cleaning the interior
It is best to use special products for cleaning the interior. Avoid soapy water and kitchen cleaners: glass, seats and upholstery materials are heavily exposed to dust, dirt and moisture, which are easier to remove with specially designed products. Special care products are not cheap, but the quality is worth the money paid for them.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Interior cleaning and care products
Cleaning products for plastic - are intended for surfaces made of artificial materials. They clean and refresh the color of plastic, give it shine and remove static charge. They protect surfaces from dirt and dust for a long time.
Textile cleaning products - designed for pillows, rugs, door and interior upholstery. Reliably remove dirt and dust. Refresh the color of the upholstery material. Many cleaners are able to remove even difficult-to-remove dirt.
Glass cleaners - (also foam cleaners) remove even heavy dirt, such as insect stains, nicotine, oil stains, etc. Suitable for all glass surfaces and not suitable for painted surfaces.
Care products for rubber parts - (silicone-containing) are intended for door, glass and luggage compartment seals, as well as for mats. They keep rubber elastic, prevent it from hardening and keep the color fresh.
Aerosol that prevents the formation of plaque on glass, preserves cleaned glass for several days or weeks (depending on the weather). The aerosol applied to the glass forms a layer of foam after a few minutes, which must be removed with a dry paper napkin. Anti-scale wipes or window sponges play an auxiliary role.
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