Interior Cleaning

[Motown]

Hi all,

I just wanted to put an ear to the ground to see what everyone is using to clean their interior on wash day. I've stepped away from ArmorAll years ago as I understood that it wasn't that good for the longevity of your interior leather & other parts (please correct me if I'm misinformed).

What are you folks using to clean your leather? Infotainment/dash screens? Dash & door paneling?

Thanks!

 

[killy]

I use a swiffer on the infotainment for dust.

Mild chemical guys interior cleaning wife’s for the rest.

 

[Patrickg6191]

Swiffer for dust too + microfiber washcloth with warm water for the leather seats and other plastic like areas. I have a no food/drink (except water) rule too in my cars.

 

[Toxicdog]

Same as the above, a swiffer for dusting. I love using crocodile wipes for scuffs/grime and general cleaning. For big jobs, I go to my meguiars paint/dash/glass or all surface interior. The seats I clean with meguiars ultimate leather.

 

[killy]

Swiffer for dust too + microfiber washcloth with warm water for the leather seats and other plastic like areas. I have a no food/drink (except water) rule too in my cars.

I have no food and drink in some of my cars. The GX is my designated family abuse mobile

 

[Danh63]

Amazon.com

Been using this for years. Works great

Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer​

 

[rangertrace]

Amazon.com

Been using this for years. Works great

Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer​

This ^^^^ is what I'm using. I don't think my seats are "real" leather anyway.

 

[XYR03]

This ^^^^ is what I'm using. I don't think my seats are "real" leather anyway.

Does this product leave a matte finish?

 

[Danh63]

Does this product leave a matte finish?

Not sure if this will answer your question, but not a shiny finish.

 

[serbiansizzle]

Big fan of Griots Garage. I use their interior Detailer and Cleaner. They keep the fragrance to a min and the finish is very natural.

 

[Sixgun95]

303 Multi surface Cleaner and 303 Protectant.

 

[BruceW]

Start using mild (pH neutral cleaners), such as Koch Chemie Pol Star (dilutable, 1:10). You can apply a dressing on top if you wish, but stay away from glossy dressings. Proper dressing should leave the finish looking matte, dry, and has anti-static and uv inhibiting properties. I have a detailing YouTube channel (Bruce's Garage) if you’re interested.

 

[solluna]

How to Disinfect a Car 101: Lexus' Guide to Safer Driving – ClubLexus

New guide reveals how to properly clean and disinfect high-touch areas in interior and on exterior of a vehicle.

www.clublexus.com

here’s a good read from another forum

 

[DaveK]

Here is what I use.... and it's always on charge using the rear seat USBC charging port. I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mike'sGX]

I only use Dihydrogen Monoxide on a damp cloth to clean most everything in my vehicles and around my house.

I stopped using Armor-All years ago. Most chemical cleaners do more damage than good. Not good for most surfaces.

 

[solluna]

Had to look it up, but yes water works great

 

[TmoEng]

I've had luck with Simple Green on everything except glass and upholstery.

 

[RetiredSteelWorker]

There are three or four pages in the owner's manual that specifically tell you what to do for the interior, under "Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior."

But I still like the Chris Fix videos on 1) how to clean your interior, link, and 2) how to clean carpets and headliners, link. The first video has 14 million views, I probably account for about 10 or 15 of them. It's a bit too much if your interior is not extra, super dirty.

I come back over and over because it's inspiring and motivating, if a really dirty interior can be made to look so clean then I can get motivated to clean up the dust and lint in mine.

 

[RetiredSteelWorker]

One more how to clean video. This one is for carpets only. It's under a minute, but it's a must view if you truly want to to deep clean carpeting.

Super Clean your Car's Carpets - ChrisFix

 

[ZYB]

GRIOTs Interior cleaner. No greasy streaks, zero odor. Been using it for years, on all of my vehicles .