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This article was co-written by Chad Zani. Chad Zani is the franchise manager of Detail Garage, a car care company with headquarters in the US and Sweden. Chad lives in Los Angeles, California and uses his passion for car care to teach others how to take care of their cars and grow the company nationally.
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Taking care of the interior of a car is just as important as maintaining the exterior of the car. You sit in the car to drive around, and keeping it clean is both good for your health and gives you peace of mind. Fortunately, cleaning the mattress in the car is also quite simple thanks to many methods and specialized cleaning products specifically for car mattresses.
Steps
Clean up stains
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- Be sure to test the paint thinner on the mattress first to make sure the upholstery is not stained or damaged.
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- Do not rub, just blot so that the stain does not penetrate deep into the car mattress.
- If the coffee stain is still visible, you can rub some dish soap on it and wipe it off with warm water. Blot again with a paper towel. Use a hair dryer to dry. Remember to hold the hair dryer away from the mattress surface to avoid burning the mattress. [4] X Research Sources
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- Alternatively, you can use a paste of baking soda and water. Baking soda also helps absorb odors.
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Clean upholstery material
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- Spray the solution on the mattress, holding the spray bottle about 15-20 cm away from the mattress surface.
- Gently scrub the mattress surface with a soft brush. Use a clean rag and warm water to wipe it off. Wash rags often.
- Clean each seat in turn. Wipe down each area one by one before moving on to another.
- Use a microfiber towel to dry the mattress surface.
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- Use a soft brush to scrub the soap bubbles onto the mattress. Rinse with warm water and a clean rag. Remember to wash your rags often.
- Clean each place one by one. Thoroughly wash one area before moving on to another.
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- Read the manual on the steam cleaner to operate it properly.
- You can buy carpet/mattress cleaning products to use with your steam vacuum cleaner or make a natural cleaning solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water and a few drops of lavender essential oil. [9] X Research Source
- Regularly change the water in the steam vacuum cleaner to ensure that dirty water is not used.
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- With rubber or vinyl carpets, apply shoe polish to the carpet after cleaning to increase shine, make it easier to clean, and easier to keep clean. [10] X Research Source
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Cleaning vinyl upholstery
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- Clean each seat in turn so that the glass cleaner does not flow and drip onto the floor of the car.
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- Oil-based cleaners will harden vinyl upholstery, so they should not be used. [14] X Research Source
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- With rubber or vinyl carpets, you can also apply liquid shoe polish to the surface of the carpet to increase the shine and make it easier to clean and keep clean. [15] X Research Source
Clean upholstered mattress
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- Follow the instructions on the product label for correct use.
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- Spray leather conditioner on the rag and wipe the leather surface. Wipe off excess oil and wait 15-20 minutes before getting in the car.
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- With rubber or vinyl carpets, apply shoe polish to the carpet after cleaning to increase shine, easy cleaning and easier keeping. [20] X Research Source
Car vacuum cleaner
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- You can also use a coin-operated vacuum cleaner at the car wash. This machine also has a long nozzle, but you have to put coins in the timer so the vacuuming process can be interrupted.
- There are small portable vacuum cleaners that you can also use. This type of machine is often used for cleaning each place, but the capacity is not enough to vacuum cars.
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- Useful tips are those with a wide brush area and a narrow and long tube that can reach crevices.
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- Remove the baby seat to clean under the seat, where snacks or crayons are common.
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Hire a professional car care service
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- Car caretakers must be certified or trained in the correct use of cleaning tools and products. You also need to make sure they are covered.
- Check a few places to compare prices.
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- However, the car care service will not quote the price in advance if they have not seen the car.
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- Some places may try to cut costs by using cheap cleaning products, which may be harmful or not as effective in the long run as other products. [23] X Research Sources
- This is important if you are sensitive to strong scents or chemical odors that may remain in your vehicle.
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Prevent stains
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- Follow the instructions on the product label for correct use.
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- Remove crayons and other things that melt when it’s hot. The temperature inside the car will be much hotter than outside, and things like wax will melt on the seat cushions if left in a hot environment.
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This article was co-written by Chad Zani. Chad Zani is the franchise manager of Detail Garage, a car care company with headquarters in the US and Sweden. Chad lives in Los Angeles, California and uses his passion for car care to teach others how to take care of their cars and grow the company nationally.
There are 11 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 3,528 times.
Taking care of the interior of a car is just as important as maintaining the exterior of the car. You sit in the car to drive around, and keeping it clean is both good for your health and gives you peace of mind. Fortunately, cleaning the mattress in the car is also quite simple thanks to many methods and specialized cleaning products specifically for car mattresses.
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