Keeping your car's interior clean and well maintained is important. Dirt contributes to the wear and tear of your cars fabric and carpet. Frequent vacuuming removes much of this dirt. You should vacuum the interior (including the seats) each time you wash your car.

Periodic cleaning of carpet and fabric removes dirt that is more imbedded and can minimize the likelihood of more rapid wearing of the seats and floor carpet.   Deodorizing at the same time will help eliminate any odors in your car. A freshener can be added if you want.

Once you have cleaned the carpet and seats apply a protector to make clean up easier next time. The protector will repel water and stains. It will also make cleaning your car easier next time.

(If your car has a leather interior, clean the leather periodically and apply a leather treatment to keep the leather conditioned for longest life.)

When cleaning your car don't forget to put a protector on hard interior surfaces such as side panels and dash boards, clean with a suitable interior cleaner and apply a protector to prevent damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Spills and other mishaps should be cleaned up as soon as possible to reduce the possibility of stains. See our spotting guide for guidelines on cleaning spots. Remember to always test all cleaners for color-fastness in a hard-to-see spot first before using.

A great way of removing dust, pollen and common allergens from interior surfaces is with disposable dust cloths. These disposable cleaning cloths capture dirt rather than moving it around. To make sure they're handy when you need one, keep some in the glove compartment.

Your car's interior is like the living room of your house, since you spend alot of time there. Keeping your car's interior clean and protected guards your investment, provides longer interior life, and makes clean-up a lot easier the next time around.