How to Deep Clean Your Car

A shining car outside your home adds to your reputation and neighbour’s envy. Here’s how to clean your car to keep it looking like brand new.

Updated 19 January 2023

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Author By Get Set Clean Team

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Cleaning your car does not only mean spraying water on your car. If you want to preserve your car’s good looks, you must put in some real efforts. Follow the steps given here to clean the car interiors and exteriors and keep it stain-free like a pro.

Ingredients to Keep Handy:

a) Large sponge

b) Dishwashing gel

c) 2 buckets

d) Microfibre cloth

e) Vacuum cleaner

f) Glass cleaner

g) Car cleaning wipes

  • How to Clean Your Car Exteriors

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      Step 1: Dust

      Close the windows, remove the wiper and dust the exteriors of your car to remove any surface dirt and dust.

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      Step 2: Prepare Cleaning Solution

      In one bucket of water, add a few drops of dishwashing gel. Fill the other bucket with plain water.

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      Step 3: Scrub

      Soak a sponge in the soapy water and wipe your car exteriors with it. Move the sponge in circular motion.

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      Step 4: Rinse

      Rinse off the soapy layer from your car’s body using a water hose.

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      Step 5: Dry

      Wipe off the excess moisture using microfibre cloth. Move from top to bottom in circular motion.

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      Step 6: Apply Wax

      You can apply car wax or polish on your car’s exteriors to give it some extra shine.

  • How to Clean Your Car Interiors

    1. 1

      Step 1: Dust

      Take out the floor mats and other accessories like neck pillow, seat covers etc. and dust them properly.

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      Step 2: Vacuum the Interiors

      Get rid of dirt and dust in the various corners of your car using a vacuum cleaner. Ensure that you cover the floor, roof head and seat handles.

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      Step 3: Wipe the Car Clean

      Grab a disinfectant wipe and rub it on the steering wheel, infotainment system, gear stick etc.

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      Step 4: Clean the Windows

      Clean the glass windows of your car using a glass cleaner. Wipe glass surfaces using a glass cleaner such as Cif Glass Cleaner. It is easily available in the market. Always read pack for usage instructions and test on a small part before use. This will help remove stains.

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      Step 5: Replace the Mats

      Replace the seat covers and floor mats in your car.

Show your car the love it deserves. Keep it smelling pleasant using a car perfume.

Key Step:

To avoid streaking marks on your car, wash it in a shaded place.

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