7 Interior Cleaning Tips for Your Mercedes-Benz
1. Vacuuming
Grab a vacuum that has an extension hose on it and clean up the interior of the car. Start with the dash to get any errant bits of things and then move on to the vents. After taking care of the console, move on to the doors and pockets for whatever things might be in there. Watch out for loose change because they will cause an awful racket going through the vacuum! Next, hit the seats. Get the hose right into the crevice where the top and bottom of the seat meet as this is where crumbs and grime love to hide. Finally, remove the mats from the car and give those a quick cleaning outside the car. Then take the hose back into the car and get the footwell areas.
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2. Wipedowns
Grab those microfiber towels and give the seats a wipe with a bit of cleaner to get any sticky residue or stains off the seats. Don't be afraid to use some elbow grease as needed.
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3. Floormat Rejuvination
The carpets have already been initially cleaned so you're mostly done already. In order to get them showroom fresh, you'll need to scrub them in one direction with a coarse brush to shake loose tough pebbles and grit. Once your canvas is ready, pour some interior shampoo and water on the mats and give them a good scrubbing with an upholstery brush or cotton rag. Once done, use a terry cloth towel to dry.
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4. Steering Wheel Care
The steering wheel is an oft uncleaned piece of the car that is vital to safe operation. Most people will just wipe a steering wheel with a microfiber towel and move on. But there is so much more that can be done. Spray a bit of cleaner or leather degreaser onto a clean microfiber towel and then wipe the wheel. Afterwards, take a brush that is medium to coarse, or a sponge, and work a bit more of the cleaner on the surface of the wheel. Take a can of compressed air and spray it around the buttons on the wheel to get any bits of debris or extra solution that may have seeped in. Now, seal in the leather on the wheel by applying a protectant to it.
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5. Seat Care
If your seats aren't in bad shape or are relatively new, then you probably don't need to take this one on. However, if you have spent some time in these seats or just want to be meticulous about things, then this step is imperative. Apply a leather conditioner to the seats one section at a time with a foam applicator. Allow the conditioner to soak in for two to three minutes before buffing off excess solution. If you skip getting rid of the excess, your seats can be overly slippery and the solution may evaporate to leave a strange film on the inside windows.
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6. Glass
Use water to wipe the interior of the windows clean with a microfiber cloth to avoid lines. If you use glass cleaner on any tinted materials, then you could possibly end up with an unwanted color change occurring due to the chemicals.
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7. Hard Surfaces
For things like the rubber moldings and door scuff plates, you can use an all-purpose spray to get spic and span. Just as you have been doing this whole time, go ahead and spray some onto a cloth to minimize accidental spray on other surfaces and wipe. For places like air vents and radio buttons, use a soft toothbrush and cotton Q-tips. Don't forget to wipe the seat belt, glove compartment, and ashtrays.
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