We bought a used car this week is nice but I want it really clean. It smells stuffy like it has been closed up for a while. Not smokey just not fresh. I want to make it smell clean as well as look clean.
Give me your favorite cleaners and such. I want to freshen the upholstery and carpet. Thinking of using one of those spray foam kinds. If this is a good idea which one works best. Dash boards is Armoral ok? What about any special cleaners to detail it with.
Do you use an old toothbrush or paint brush to detail it?
How about those new car smell fresheners? Do they smell good or bad. Do they really make the car smell like a new car?
Any idea’s is greatly appreciated.
I don’t like the car fresheners out there and certainly not the ones at car washes. I vacuum my car out with a huge wet/dry vac we have in the garage but you can use one at the car wash as well. They just take more time as they never seem to have as much suction.
I use 1Zeinszett for cleaning the outside. My husband knows a lot about cars and he only trusts the German products. They won’t destroy the paint or finish after using and actually keep the car cleaner longer. And yes, I do use a toothbrush (soft) for detail work. I use NevRDull on the metal parts. It’s easy and leaves an unbelievable sparkle. I also use it on metal things in the house.
For inside, I use Resolve for fabrics to clean the upholstery and it removes even tough stains. Like the time my friend allowed her child to bring a sippy cup with Kool-aid! That has to be one of the worst stains but it came out. I use Febreeze to freshen it in between cleanings but the Resolve leaves a fresh scent too.
If your car has an ashtray, make sure it is really clean if there was a smoker. You may have to put baking soda in it for a bit to get the rest of the odor out.
Then there are a lot of products out there for windows that make the water bead up. That can really save your windshield wiper blades because you don’t need to use them unless it is raining hard. My husband doesn’t allow any wax products to be used on our cars because he says they are harmful to the finish and will dull it eventually. Then you have to buy more wax and keep using it!
Oh, and the Febreeze I like is Spring & Renewal. Everyone says my car always smells good.
I don’t like the car fresheners out there and certainly not the ones at car washes. I vacuum my car out with a huge wet/dry vac we have in the garage but you can use one at the car wash as well. They just take more time as they never seem to have as much suction.
I use 1Zeinszett for cleaning the outside. My husband knows a lot about cars and he only trusts the German products. They won’t destroy the paint or finish after using and actually keep the car cleaner longer. And yes, I do use a toothbrush (soft) for detail work. I use NevRDull on the metal parts. It’s easy and leaves an unbelievable sparkle. I also use it on metal things in the house.
For inside, I use Resolve for fabrics to clean the upholstery and it removes even tough stains. Like the time my friend allowed her child to bring a sippy cup with Kool-aid! That has to be one of the worst stains but it came out. I use Febreeze to freshen it in between cleanings but the Resolve leaves a fresh scent too.
If your car has an ashtray, make sure it is really clean if there was a smoker. You may have to put baking soda in it for a bit to get the rest of the odor out.
Then there are a lot of products out there for windows that make the water bead up. That can really save your windshield wiper blades because you don’t need to use them unless it is raining hard. My husband doesn’t allow any wax products to be used on our cars because he says they are harmful to the finish and will dull it eventually. Then you have to buy more wax and keep using it!
Oh, and the Febreeze I like is Spring & Renewal. Everyone says my car always smells good.
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Take it to a car wash and have them "detail" clean the interior. They can work wonders. Well worth the money!!!!
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I like the car fresheners! They have spray fresheners and the can ones. The can ones work somewhat but the sprays work better. I have the new car smell spray and the Vanilla one! I would say they make your car smell like new.
Dashboards -Armor all is ok for that!
They also have this stuff I think I got it at Target its to clean upholstery and carpet. It comes in a blue package.
I use that in my car for spills and stains and it works great and it smells good too. I have even used it on my seats. I can’t think of the name but I find it and post it when i find it!
Edit: Its called Blue Coral!
For cleaning the rest of the inside I let a car wash place do it. The one by my house will wash the outside and vacuum the inside.
How can i get a thumbs down for what i do to my car! whoever thumbs down is an idiot! Stupid peep
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