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1. Refer to the owner’s manual before attempting to clean the interior of your vehicle.
I’ve found that many of today’s auto components are very sensitive to cleaners. Before you start, test each of the interior materials in small, out-of-the-way locations, where consequences won’t be too terrible if it doesn’t work out. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Do you want to look at the spray pattern from a can of Super Duper Quikkie-Kleen for the rest of the life of your car?
2. Don’t vacuum hard to reach places—instead, blow it out by connecting your vacuum hose to the vacuum outlet. It is most effective to rapidly toggle the power switch on your vacuum between “on” and “off.” Here’s why. If you blow the debris out at full speed, it’s going to fly all over the vehicle. Doing it at a reduced power, however, will move the debris just far enough so you can access it, then easily vacuum it up.
3. Get a paint brush and a toothbrush. These are the two best tools for accessing hard-toreach cracks, crevices and corners. The paint brush is great for reaching into deep locations. Vacuum with one hand as you brush those hard-to-reach locations, and you’ll quickly clean up tricky spots. Leave both brushes in your glove compartment, so you’ll have them when you stop by your local car wash and vacuum emporium.
4. To thoroughly remove debris from carpets and mats, use a sturdy brush and run a vacuum right behind it. Don’t get too aggressive with the brush. Mats and carpets are (sadly) poorly made these days, even on high-end vehicles. You can easily cause fraying or other damage by using too much force.
5. For gum, wax and other materials use chewing gum remover. It actually freezes the gum, so that it can easily be scraped off. Use a dull paint scraper to remove the gum once it’s frozen. If you can’t find chewing gum remover, you can also use dry ice. Get the gum cold enough so it will crack when you apply light pressure with the scraper.
Chewing gum remover may not be available at your local automotive parts and accessories store. You may have to purchase it through an auto-detailing company or a janitorial supply company.