When stubborn dirt and grime has got to go and you’ve exhausted all your resources, consider using a steam cleaner on your car’s interior to return it to like-new condition.
If you think about how much use and abuse the interior of your car goes through each and every day, it’s no wonder that it gets very dirty.
Just some of the unpleasant things a steam cleaner can help you remove include:
- Dirt and mud tracked in from boots and shoes
- Pet stains and muddy paws
- Oil and sweat from your hands touching every dashboard surface in the car, gear shifter and steering wheel
- Stained upholstery and carpets
Benefits of Steam Cleaning
Steam cleaning works so well because it reaches and cleans impossible spaces and crevices in your car.
The reason steam cleaning is so effective is because it loosens and softens up dirt and grime, making it easy to get in there with a Q-tip, brush or rag to wipe away.
Since it quickly loosens up old stains, dirt and grime that’s been there for a long time, you won’t have to spend tons of time scrubbing to clean.
It’s a very simple cleaning solution using only water and your steamer. It’s safe for the environment and no harsh chemicals are required.
Steam penetrates deep into carpet and upholstery releasing odors and stains. A quick steam treatment can prevent stains if caught right away.
Steam cleaning is not only a fast, effective way to deep clean your car’s interior, it also sanitizes to kill bacteria that cause odor and spread germs.
How to Use a Steam Cleaner to Revive your Car’s Interior
Carpet / Upholstery
- Vacuum as much dirt and dust as possible, including between seats and crevices, before steaming.
- Move steamer evenly across carpet and upholstery quickly so the areas don’t become saturated. You can buy a steamer with a brush attachment, or scrub with a brush separately as you are steaming.
- The brushing loosens up the dirt for cleaning up after steaming. Use a gentle touch with brushing upholstery and carpet so the pile or fabric isn’t damaged during the process.
- When done, vacuum the areas to remove the loosened dirt.
- If a stain isn’t removed completely, repeat the process until the desired result is achieved.
Plastic / Vinyl
- Move steamer over dirty areas like the dashboard, steering wheel and door panels.
- Wipe down at once with a clean microfiber cloth to prevent scratches and remove dirt at once so it doesn’t re-settle into clean areas.
Hard-to-Reach Areas
- Because the steam loosens dust and dirt from even the hardest to reach areas, it’s easy to wipe up the loosened dirt with a microfiber cloth, Q-tip or mini blind duster for vents.
- A crevice tool in these tricky spots can help vacuum up any leftover dust or dirt.
Other Helpful Tools
Before beginning the deep cleaning of your car with a steam cleaner, be sure to have a couple of clean microfiber cloths, Q-tips, and a vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool on hand to catch and clean up the loosened dirt your steam cleaner leaves behind.
Now that your car’s interior is sanitized and sparkly clean, don’t forget to call the experts at Downtown Autobody to keep the exterior looking like new, too.
