With the weather we have been experiencing lately in Southern California, I would have to say we are closer to summer than we are dead of winter......for those of you less fortunate, let this be a reminder that spring will arrive soon.....

I would recommend the following for a nice Interior spring clean up......

1) Remove, bag or sort all loose objects from the vehicle, ie door pockets and any storage areas...

2) Remove floor mats and thoroughly vacuum.

3) Thoroughly vacuum all carpeting area for debris.

4) Split the interior into 1/4's, Drivers area, left rear, Passenger area, right rear. I like to work in a counter clockwise method

5) Starting with the Drivers area first, clean and dust from top to bottom knocking down any loose dirt. I like using a large 24 x 16 Micro fiber towel, using water or a good APC + (All purpose cleaner should be mixed accordingly) Meguiars APC + is what we use...wring it out so the cloth is damp....

Wipe the seats down, door panels, headliner, seat rails, foot pedals and all the nooks and cranny's using a pastry brush or paint brush and Q-tips for vents and small areas.

6) After you have wiped down all of the interior, proceed with the carpets and mats. Using the APC +, lightly mist the mats, brush, towel dry and then a final vac. Do the same for the carpets, Stay away from extractors they tend to leave a musty smell inside the vehicle.

7) Treat all leather and vinyl as a last step followed by using a QD for the nav screen, wood or carbon fiber accents.We would do the glass last for that ultimate sparkle!

I have included some photos to illustrate the tasks invloved........

Dave @ Innovative Detailing
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A timely reminder Dave, but are you sure Spring has sprung?

 

Norri,

Honestly who knows anymore....but what the heck, I enjoy wearing shorts and a t-shirt everyday and working out in the sun!