Use a Paintbrush and Baby Wipes to Clean Your Car Like a Pro
Your car should be as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite automotive tips to get your interior ready for your summer trip.
As you can see in the video above, we found that the best dashboard cleaning tool is a disposable rag. For small areas, all you need to remove dust is a can of compressed air, a brush, and a cotton swab.
While disinfectant wipes can attack most of your car’s trim materials – especially don’t use them on leather seats – they are ideal for clearing dirt and oils from your steering wheel. Use baby wipes for more delicate areas.
If children are riding in the backseat, it is likely that mysterious stains will appear on your upholstery. Mix your own cleaner using equal parts rubbing alcohol and water to remove stains, and spray the seats with a mixture of white vinegar and water to deodorize. With these and other tips in the video, you will feel like you have just pulled out of the parking lot of a car dealership.
This story was originally published on June 19, 2019, and updated on November 12, 2019.