When we talk about your car’s cleanliness, we are not just talking about the exterior and screens. The car’s interior, floor mat and carpets should as well be clean. What am trying to mean is that taking care of your car’s mats and carpets can make a huge difference in the overall feel and appearance of your vehicle. If you are those kinds of people who never check the floor, dirt, crumbs and trash can easily accumulate without notice. What this means is that every time you want to shine the car’s exterior, you should as well spare some time for its interior.
Unfortunately, most people have a hard time cleaning vehicle’s mats and carpets. However, if you take time to learn the basics, then the whole process can be very easy. There are several tips and cleaning products that you have to follow to clean them the right way as noted on the LiamsCar.
Start by removing all the dirt in your car’s interior
This should start with collecting all the trash and other materials, papers, bottles and every other detail that is unwanted in the car. Pick all the items that are lying in your vehicle and eventually put away any loose objects that may be floating in your vehicle.
The next thing that should follow is removing your floor mats. Take them out and shake well so that all the dust and pieces of dirt and other trash do not remain in your vehicle. After that, place them aside in a dry area.
Now vacuum your vehicle thoroughly ensuring that you reach the under of the pedals, seats and crevices of your vehicle. Ensure that all the dirt is removed and the place as clear as possible. If you leave any trash, when you start washing the carpet it wont work the right way.
Get to the market and buy the best carpet cleaner and a good brush
As I had said earlier, there are several products and equipments that you need along the way. With so many varieties in the market, you should be careful. You should take some time making up your mind, if you have a friend who uses any of the products and trusts them, you can ask for referrals. The method of cleaning the carpet is the same and hence you don’t have to worry about the product you choose. You can even get laundry shampoo and they will work the same. After that, look for a soft-bristled brush to help you along the way.
Now take the task
Since you have prepared enough for this, you now have to clean the carpet. Start by spraying the carpet cleaning shampoo on the surface of the carpet and give it some time to settle. You can give it 10 minutes to sit and eventually work with a brush slowly and methodically. Remember you should clean in circular motions to make sure everything works as needed. Repeat the whole process severally especially on places you think will have an issue.
After that, rinse the shampooed carpet
You now have to use a wet rag and dampen the shampooed areas. Now use the cloth to pull out as much shampoo as possible. If possible, remove all of it. Though, you don’t have to make the carpet too wet because it may cause mold underneath. As long as you can be able to remove as much soap as possible without wetting the carpet too much, it’s okay.
Let the car dry
Now you have done most of the work and hence you have to leave your car to dry before you start driving. You can put your vehicle on a dry place but away from direct sunlight and allow it to sit for an hour. Open the doors and leave it to sit on the opening for some time. You can leave your vehicle there for as long as it will dry.
That’s how you go about it. You don’t have to strain the entire day washing the mats and the carpets. The whole process becomes very simple when you have all the knowhow and the right products. You now know what you need in the process.
