{"id":13240,"date":"2021-06-24T01:09:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T17:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=13240"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:51:39","slug":"how-to-deep-clean-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/how-to-deep-clean-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deep Clean Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6873185-1-e1623829111234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"764\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6873185-1-e1623829111234.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6873185-1-e1623829111234-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6873185-1-e1623829111234-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6873185-1-e1623829111234-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6873185-1-e1623829111234-501x300.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s been more than a year since the pandemic began, as it continues to affect the world, it\u2019s important now more than ever that we take steps to make sure that we keep not only ourselves, but the people around us safe.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our cars are places where we spend a considerable amount of time, so making sure we keep that space clean is one of the ways we can do our part to stay safe. So, here\u2019s an easy-to-follow recipe on how to deep clean your car\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2>Timing<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prep time: 10 minutes\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean time: 1-3 hours (depends on how dirty your car is)\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Tools Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vacuum cleaner<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Towels, both cloth and paper<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One bucket with water, one with water and soap\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Microfibre dust cloth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foam brush<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trash bags\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gloves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eye protection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Window cleaner<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Car upholstery cleaner<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you wear gloves and eye protection. Also make sure your car has its windows and doors open. It would also be better if your car were outside as good airflow is vital.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you empty out your car of anything that might get in the way of cleaning. This includes your floor mats. You can put all your valuables in one trash bag and rubbish in another. Please label the trash bags so as to avoid any confusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start cleaning!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><strong>Cleaning Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Vacuum\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13243\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-38325-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-38325-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-38325-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-38325-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-38325-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it\u2019s important to get rid of any obstructions in your car. By getting rid of everything, you\u2019ll be able to vacuum and get rid of dust and any other gross things that may be stuck to the interior of your car.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Wipe down\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13244 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andrew-mcelroy-knaPUFaSYVI-unsplash-1-e1623829365237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andrew-mcelroy-knaPUFaSYVI-unsplash-1-e1623829365237.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andrew-mcelroy-knaPUFaSYVI-unsplash-1-e1623829365237-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andrew-mcelroy-knaPUFaSYVI-unsplash-1-e1623829365237-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andrew-mcelroy-knaPUFaSYVI-unsplash-1-e1623829365237-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andrew-mcelroy-knaPUFaSYVI-unsplash-1-e1623829365237-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your microfibre cloth, or if you don\u2019t have one, a regular cloth also works, and soak it in your bucket that has your cleaning solution and water. Do a thorough wipedown of your car. Make sure you\u2019re wiping around the steering wheel, gear shift, and any tight places. It\u2019s often the places you don\u2019t notice that accumulate the most amounts of dirt.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve done one thorough wipe through, go in again with another cloth soaked in water.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places that people often forget to clean that you should look out for are:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headrests<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the front seats\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwells\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steering wheel where the hand holds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Nooks and crannies\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olav-tvedt-JJBxXvgnh5s-unsplash-1-e1623829437857.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"936\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olav-tvedt-JJBxXvgnh5s-unsplash-1-e1623829437857.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olav-tvedt-JJBxXvgnh5s-unsplash-1-e1623829437857-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olav-tvedt-JJBxXvgnh5s-unsplash-1-e1623829437857-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olav-tvedt-JJBxXvgnh5s-unsplash-1-e1623829437857-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olav-tvedt-JJBxXvgnh5s-unsplash-1-e1623829437857-1536x749.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are places in your car that are small and hard to get to, but when you do a deep clean, those are places you\u2019ll want to focus on. You could take a foam brush or cotton swab to get into your aircon vents, cub holders, in between the seats, etc.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to have access to a small handheld vacuum, it would also be a good idea to use it and make sure you\u2019re really getting all the dirt and dust out of your car.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name \u201cnooks and crannies\u201d may suggest, there\u2019s a few places that are often overlooked when cleaning, so be sure to look out for:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gap between the seat and centre console\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between the seat cushions\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Glass\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bram-van-oost-WIhlNrqSysc-unsplash-1-e1623829598593.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"873\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bram-van-oost-WIhlNrqSysc-unsplash-1-e1623829598593.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bram-van-oost-WIhlNrqSysc-unsplash-1-e1623829598593-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bram-van-oost-WIhlNrqSysc-unsplash-1-e1623829598593-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bram-van-oost-WIhlNrqSysc-unsplash-1-e1623829598593-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bram-van-oost-WIhlNrqSysc-unsplash-1-e1623829598593-1536x698.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is easy. Simply take your microfibre cloth and a glass cleaner, spray it on the interior side of the windshield and wipe.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Floor mats &amp; Carpets\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-mike-1633602-1-e1623829671801.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"633\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-mike-1633602-1-e1623829671801.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-mike-1633602-1-e1623829671801-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-mike-1633602-1-e1623829671801-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-mike-1633602-1-e1623829671801-768x380.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your carpets can be washed with a cleaner made specially for car upholstery. You use those and scrub and foam your carpet until it\u2019s as clean as you want it to be. It works great for the carpets as well as the seats.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your floor mats, you can use your washing machine, or head down to the nearest laundromat and stick them in the machine. They\u2019ll be good as new!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning your car has always been important, especially considering how much time we might spend in our car. But especially today, in a pandemic world, we should be more cognisant of keeping our spaces clean.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at CARRO, we sanitise and deep clean all our cars for your safety. 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