Though you might not think so at first, winter is the perfect season to clean out the inside of your car and give it a DIY interior detail. Why? Well, winter is the time when a lot of people really get stuck in the doldrums, and as my mother always told me, having a clean and fresh environment can really turn your mood around! Not to mention that keeping busy always keeps that Seasonal Affective Disorder at bay… right?
To do this detail job, you’ll need:
- trash bags
- air freshener spray (like Febreze)
- upholstery cleaner (like Resolve)
- car cleaning wipes
- vacuum
- Q-tips
First, get all of the trash out of your vehicle. Hopefully it’s not much, but if you’re like me some things can pile up a little. Just get it out of there, regardless, and then put it in a trash bag and throw it away.
Next, take everything else out of your car – this means the stuff you want to keep in the car as well! Put it aside – maybe sort it a bit into things that stay in the car and things that go into the house.
Next, vacuum all the upholstery and fabric surfaces. Get deep into those cracks and crevices where crumbs and dust build up. Don’t forget the vents, too! Take some Q-tips dipped in cleaning solution and get into the tiny little grooves where gunk can start living.
If you have leather upholstery, give them a nice conditioning with some leather conditioner. They deserve it – if your hands get dry and cracked in winter, your leather seats aren’t much different!
Wipe everything down with a cleaning cloth (either a wipe or a clean, damp rag) to get any dust you’ve kicked up in your vacuuming. Spritz a little Febreze in the air.
Finally, put everything back into your car, but in an organized fashion, and voilà! You’ve detailed and cleaned your car. Don’t you feel better?
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