Professional detailing services can cost you hundreds of dollars. A lot of car owners are apprehensive of doing it on their own, fearing they might damage the car. However, with proper preparation and precaution, you can make this process inexpensive and straightforward. Interior detailing needs essential tools, most of which you can find in your home. Here are some helpful tips recommended by experts on Australian cars –

The Materials and Tools You Need

You will need an assortment of readily available cleaning products. This includes towels, brushes, sponges, and a vacuum cleaner. It is preferable if you add some hand-held attachments to the machine. Reaching tight spaces inside the car can be difficult without the proper attachments (utility nozzles). A steam vacuum is ideal for cleaning car carpets.

To completely rid your vinyl, upholstery, and carpets of germs, you will need to use chemical cleaning agents. Using standard disinfectants is recommended. If possible, buy car wiping and polishing products. Use these cleaning agents to hand-clean your interior surface with terry cloth towels or microfiber cloth. You can also buy some car-cleaning brushes and applicators to ensure effective cleaning.

Don’t Miss a Spot

Keep a day aside for cleaning your car. You will need at least a few hours to clean the interiors properly. Don’t miss a single spot. The key areas of the vehicle you need to clean are – the car carpets, floor mats, seats, windows, mirrors, front panel, dashboard, console, air vents, and door panels. Make sure to take proper care when cleaning these spots. The last thing you want to do is end up with a costly repair fee. Be extra careful when cleaning the car seats. Leather seats especially are extremely sensitive and need to be cleaned with soft materials like a microfiber cloth.

Regular Maintenance

Aussie cars have a reputation of getting dirty very easily. Unless you drive for hours on a daily basis, you will need thorough interior detailing only every six months. The first time cleaning process may be complicated as you get used to cleaning your car. However, once you start regularly detailing your car, you will get the much-coveted “new car” look after each cleaning session. Most Automotive companies in Australia recommend regular detailing of cars as it not only saves car owners the money and the hassle of getting it done by professionals, it also increases the resale value of the car by hundreds if not thousands of dollars.