Most things in life require some form of maintenance. That also concerns cleaning a car, which most people will automatically think of as applying the outside. But what about the interior of a car, which is equally essential? After all, this is where motorists spend a lot of their time. Also, do you drive a Volkswagen? So, here are some tips for you to follow to keep the interior of your Volkswagen car clean and as new.1
Where to start generally1
First, remove the floor mats and shake them out. Next, clean out all the dirt, leaves, tissue paper, and other debris lying around the interior floor and seats. Look especially in crevices between the two front seats and the floor space under them. Use the vacuum cleaner to finish the job. Don’t forget the boot and the doors’ side pockets.
Cleaning floor mats1
Vacuum the VW floor mats that usually consist of tough carpet material. If not supplied already, it’s best to buy some rubber mats that you can place on top of those mats. They are the first to receive any leaves, mud, and debris. Rubber mats are also useful for placing on the boot floor to prevent any objects sliding around the boot during travel.
Can you see out of your windows?1
For road safety reasons, windows must be clean and streak-free, particularly during bad weather. Use a Volkswagen product such as ‘3M Glass Cleaner’ and paper or microfiber towel for cleaning your windows. Always spray the glass cleaner onto the towel outside the car so that you don’t damage the interior’s fabric or plastic surfaces.
What about the dashboard and plastic surfaces?1
Use a moist, lint-free cloth and wipe the dashboard and other plastic surfaces. If that doesn’t do the job, you can try a Volkswagen product such as 3M Leather and Vinyl Restorer. An important warning is that you should never clean the dashboard or airbag modules with any cleaners that contain solvents. Solvents can damage the plastic surface by making it porous. Such fragile plastic could shatter into many harmful pieces if an airbag ever deploys, causing possible serious injury.
There’s nothing like clean upholstery and fabric1
It’s surprising how quickly seats become messy so soon. If you spill anything on them, time is of the essence. Wipe up immediately and try and remove the stain, sung a moist woollen or cotton cloth. Use the upholstery attachment when vacuuming the seat surfaces and those hidden seams and parts. Apply a soft brush, special upholstery cleaner, or dry foam to remove any spots on upholstery and fabric lining headrests and doors.
For those of you who have seat covers1
Volkswagen seat covers are a great way to protect your beautiful upholstery from accidental spills or general wear and tear.
Disclaimer
This article can only supply information because car insurance is so complicated. You should first consult a certified financial advisor for professional advice if you are considering buying a car insurance product.
If your Volkswagen is brand-new, then besides looking after it, make sure your current comprehensive car insurance is good enough and affordable as well. If you need more information, contact Prime South Africa, who can provide you with their affordable, comprehensive car insurance with fixed premiums* and reduce to zero excess*. T and Cs apply.
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