How to Clean the Car! (Clean With Me)
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
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My friends, I've heard your cries for a car cleaning video, and finally, here it is! As with any cleaning task, it's important to have a strategy, which is why I cleaned the cars in three waves (duh!). Wave one was tidy and organize - this basically means getting all of the junk out of the car - garbage, general schmutz.. old cups, and even stuff you actually use, like cup holders (did you know, you can place those on the top rack of the dishwasher if they are removable?!), owner's manuals, umbrellas, phone chargers, etc. Make sure to fish under the seats and catch all of those bonus articles. You may just find that rotting apple core or shrunken french fry that's been stinking up your car. Pop the garbage and the 'keep' items off to the side. Use this opportunity to remove mats as well, and if they are carpeted and smelly, sprinkle them with baking soda and let them sit out while you complete the cleaning.
Wave two starts at the top and works down to the bottom, just like we do in other spaces. I sprayed glass surfaces with glass cleaner and used a flat weave microfiber cloth to buff out streaks and hazy/greasy spots. Any plastic surfaces I cleaned with all-purpose cleaner and a general purpose microfiber cloth. I brushed dust out of vents with old paintbrushes, and got hard-to-reach debris out with an old cleaning toothbrush. This is an invaluable tool for car cleaning! Brush everything onto the floor, you'll vacuum that up later. I have leather seats, so I cleaned them with Leather CPR (link below), and a soft sponge. If you have upholstery, spot clean any stains, and if the seats really need help consider steam cleaning them. If they smell, sprinkle them with baking soda and vacuum up in wave three. My pattern of work was sunroof, windshield, side door, dashboard and center console, seat, other side door and seat, move to the back seat and clean that out, and finish up with the trunk. Repeat this pattern for vacuuming in wave three.
Wave three consists of vacuuming, of course! I have my vacuum linked below in case you're interested. I vacuumed using the various attachments (whatever fitted, actually), and did my best. I have always found cars to be somewhat challenging to vacuum, so I didn't get all perfectionist about it. Make sure you vacuum the trunk as well, and any baking soda on upholstery or floor mats. When replacing floor mats, give them a good shake before replacing so as to not bring debris into the car.
And there you go, the long awaited car cleaning video. Now that it's done, go an clean your car and share your before and after shots with me on Snap or Instagram - or hey, even Facebook!
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I just spent 2 hours cleaning my minivan because I watched this video!!!! My son plays sports and my van gets soooo filthy. Plus we take my minivan to the beach and there was sand in the carpets and trunk. My van is 10 years old so it's dirtier then a newer car but I finally got it all cleaned up. The area around the door handles in the back were so brown and they are supposed to be gray!! Thank you for finally motivating me to clean it up even though the humidity here is so high I was literally dripping sweat!!. It looks like new! I can't believe it myself!!
"I don't have kids. You guys know that." How things have changed.😂🤣😂
Adrian Lee Mahan I was looking for a comment like this 😆
Thank you Melissa!! I'm going to tackle the car again this weekend but will definitely be using the toothbrush and paint brushes as well as the baking soda to deodorize. Your tips make cleaning something I actually look forward to!!!
Yaaaayyyy! Great tips as always. We've been waiting for this one for a while - so glad to have watched it ❤
Thank you! I want to clean my dad's car to thank him for being a great dad (his car's really dirty because he never has time to clean it) and this video summed car cleaning up well. c:
Perfect timing Melissa! Our car is in NEED of a deep clean. Thanks for the tips and motivation.
nice video .. i would like to make a couple suggestions however.. a few things I learned through years of detailing.. first thing, always remember , when cleaning windows, to roll them down a little and get that top 1/2" to 1" of the windows.. nothing worse than spending hours detailing, having super clean windows then rolling them down and seeing that line of dirt and uncleaned area that sits in the top window seal.. takes a second to do but makes it look so much nicer.. 2nd, never spray your window cleaner on the windows.. when you go to roll down your window and roll it back up, you will get a ton of streaking because the seals stay wet for a surprisingly long time.. ... spray directly into your window towel and then clean the surface.. another little thing i notice is that you were getting a lot of residual dirt when using the tooth brush to clean the seams of the seats, a lot of that would be picked up with an initial vacuum... also, i like to condition the leather seats at the very end.. in the video, you did all the cleaning and conditioning then sat on them to clean the back of the drivers and passenger seats and leaned all over them when you were vacuuming the carpets.. if you aren't using gloves when cleaning you just recontaminated them with your sweat and residue of other cleaning agents when you lean on them and touch them with your hands and bare skin ( knees, feet, forearms, etc).. just a few little observations...
Congratulations, Melissa!!! I know this has been on your to-do list for some time now. How exciting to get it done! You guys should go out and celebrate tonight!
I have a car without removable cup holder, so I the only thing that really gets it clean is the steam cleaner. I'll have to try a toothbrush next time for the other areas.
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Using a stiff bristle brush on carpets will loosen all the crumbs and dirt and will help a lot.
You can use a hard bristle brush to get up any of the stuff from your carpet floor and it'll be easier to vacuum up.
Thank you!!!! Youwent into detail that orher people haven't done before. Love the toothbrush on the crevices and baking soda on the matts. Genius.
I have t cleaned my car in months !!! You have inspired me !!!
thanks for the reminder!!
I so needed the push to do a proper cleaning of my car this weekend. The other day I just decluttered and did a quick vacuum once over the major hot spots.
Oh my gosh, had my car detailed today. I was mortified how filthy it was! It needed a professional to clean it! Now, I can incorporate this video! Thank you!
You are motivation to the max! :) My life goal for the day: wash my car! and while I drink my coffee I thought-let me check out CZcams for some extra hints and tips. Watching you clean your car with an easy going attitude has motivated me. I'm excited to see my car be CLEAN, also I'm going to try out baking soda, I've used plenty of times in the house-on carpets, but I never thought to put it on the seats in my car. Great video.
Watching you vacuum the carpet in your trunk was way too satisfying.
I never thought of taking the hose off of my canister vac and using it on my handheld. Such a good idea, Melissa!
OH MY GOSH!!!!! My car hasn't been so clean since I drove it off the lot 8 years ago... I'm in love with microfiber clothes and your wonderful and funny tips. I can't thank you enough!!! I'll be proud to have family and friends in my car now!! I'm a HUGE fan of your videos! Thank you, Melissa! (PS, I just watched the clean your vacuum cleaner video and was seriously laughing out loud... yea, I'm not doing that... ok, fine! I will!) THANK YOU!
Great video, as always! I have dog licks and nose prints all over my back hatch window. And dog fur ev-er-y-where! Plus I just moved myself AND my sister within the last 2 months. To say my car needs this is an understatement! Thanks for giving me the motivation I need to go tackle the task.
I don't know if you or anyone else have mentioned this, but when using microfiber cloths to clean the glass and especially the paint on your car- remember to rip the label off of the cloth to prevent streaking or scratching. My husband The Car Dude always does that.
Perfectly timed video! I'm cleaning my car tomorrow. Thanks for taking the dread out of cleaning!
This is the video I've been waiting for. It has so much useful information! Thank you!!!👍🏻🚘
I have a large truck and I've found a swiffer with half the handle is a great way to reach all over and quickly dust the truck without climbing all over the inside. The swiffer also has a wet sheet that works well and definitely makes the inside smell better.
I've been waiting for this video! Thank you so much!
Yasssss me too! So glad to see it!!
Me too yay!! 😊
This is the best car cleaning video - thank you Melissa!
Awesome! Thanks for the tips. I live how you always include kids although you don't have any. My 3 certainly keep my car looking 🙀. I have to clear it out weekly
Thank you so much for making a video for car cleaning. So many tips I have taken from this video that I would love to use on my car. 😀
Melissa,let me tell you... you are AMAZING! I never writing comments before but,i love your videos i am learning from it.thank you.
Thanks so much for a comprehensive video! You really covered everything! 😊
When my kids was little I would put a 30 gallon trash bag under there car seat and put an old towel or sheet over it. That way what ever they dropped or spilled didn't go down in the seat. It really did help. Hope this helps. Loved the video
Yeah, you finally did it! The car cleaning video you've been promising. Good job!
Yes video is now a year old but I would like to add one of my secrets.
I drive dirt roads and they are dusty. In my version of your guide....after decluttering and before any vacuuming....I open all the door...and using a leaf blower I use a flat stick and smack the seats everywhere. Let the dust fly and use the leaf blower at the same time to blow it out the doors.
I keep storage cubes in my car. One in the hatch and one in between the captains chairs in the back that helps organize everything so things aren't rolling around. I try to clean out all the trash once a week on trash pick up day and that helps tremendously.
This is so useful. Thanks for sharing
Wow I feel exhausted just watching this. Usually I feel so motivated to clean after watching your videos but cleaning a car is a whole different story! Your car looks amazing though! Great job :)
It's kind of comforting to see how messy a cleaning guru's car is
Great video again! I have to disagree with one thing though. Your steering wheel does need a LOT. I always wipe it with disinfecting wipes as it has most of the germs inside the car. I actually throw my soft mats in the washer every 6 months because they can get really dirty after winter, or in the rainy season. Great idea abut the tooth brush!
"A line of fine crap"...I couldn't have described that annoying stuff any better, lol!!! I love your vids, Melissa...perfect timing for an Autumn car declutter :)
This is so helpful cause as soon as I got my drivers permit my dad has made me in charge of cleaning the family car but he and my brother are the ones who leave all their garbage in it lol!
Loved the idea to designate a makeup brush and toothbrush for dusting! 😊 Laura
My favorite videos!!! The car themed ones! I used to always wash my mom's or sister's cars. But now that I have my own license and my mom gave me her car as a gift (which I always knew was going to be mine she had told me several years ago). I can wash MY car for the very first time.
Just got my license, and definitely looking forward to driving in a clean car! Thank you for making this video! :)
Chris fix would be be having anxiety seeing her clean the car lol. By using brushing, sponges, and random towels
Melissa Ayala I was thinking the same lol
melissa you like chrisfix?
Melissa Ayala that's true
Melissa - Chris Fix would have anxiety watching this but AMMO NYC (Larry Kosilla) would be downright apoplectic due to his OCD nature about cars.
For example, for his personal vehicle, he's gotta $1000+ Festool vacuum cleaner for that extracts dust. Also, an expensive double carbon filtration system for the water he uses to clean his car so that it doesn't create water spots on the car. lol.
lol he is so choosy i know..but doing a great job
I like that you cover everything, think I need to get my seats steamed cleaned thou they now have water stains 😞 but this is good motivation ... thank-you
i am glad that you mentioned how hard it is to vacuum the car. and that you will never get it prefect.
of course.... OUTSIDE! When will we see the outside? :)
Very professional cleaning and video montage!!!!!
I'd better do this before it gets cold out because I won't do it again until it gets warm. Great video, as always.
Great video dear @Clean My Space. I was involved and still am involved in my two cars detailing as I am about to sell them. This is really important to clean a car thoroughly if one is keeping it or more importantly if one is about to sell it. Everybody likes a clean car. So it is giving more value and more customers are giving attention while passing through a cleaned car. Great tips you discussed as always. Regards,
LearningZone pp
I find a Numatic Henry is best for vacuuming with a 3 meter hose, I used a Numatic George to wet vac the carpets and seats monthly ;)
Thank you! Im going to do this when I get back from out of town, cause my car CERTAINLY needs this!
A clean car is the best feeling!! I am a clean freak but I nanny and have to drive the kids back and forth to school and I get so upset when they kick the back of my seats ha 😪
Washing car windows
I like your strategy, it's effective, efficient and sexy ; however when you were vacuuming those car mats, i highly recommend to do a quick wipe underneath car mats (rubber part) to clean any remains of road dirt before final placement.
FINALLY!!!!
Thanks Melissa and Chad!!! :) My new car totally needs this. I like the suggestion about keeping a micro fiber cloth in the glove compartment.
Yessss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Long waited but did an awesome job. Very professional and organized video! Loved it
Any chance of learning your estimated time of what it takes you to clean your rooms/car? Even if it is in the descriptions.
Clean My Space your amazing!
Most underrated video! 😮 nice work, Mel$ air compressor prolly speed up some of the tedious toothbrush work. Beautiful effort!
Thanks for this great video! I wish I could clean my car in fast-forward. One conundrum I've got with getting my car clean, is that the seatbelts have become nasty. My interior is beige, and my daughter and I run marathons. Since we participated in 'The Color Run', they look extremely gross. I've tried buckling them and wiping them down, but the dirt stain goes farther. It's a two-sided, tricky-to-clean area that I think is often overlooked. Perhaps I'm the only person who has this problem, but we are very active, going to the beach and then get into the car wet or sweating, covered with suntan lotion, etc, etc.
You are not alone on this.
Janice B best thing is to have them steam cleaned or carpet extractor and they will look like new
Just did mine in my 15 year old Jetta, they look brand new. Pull them out and clamp them off. Take a bucket of hot soapy water and a handheld brush--- like a nailbrush. Pull it tight and scrub it up and down on both sides really well then spray them with a hose. Rinse and repeat Use lots of elbow grease. I alternated between that and using a rubbing alcohol soaked cloth to wipe them with. Leave your doors open so they dry completely the rest of the day. Enjoy the results.
Thank you for being so practical about it!
My arms are tired from watching all the scrubbing. Phew!
Thank you so much for this video! My car really needed it :)
She finally had on shoes. Still not sure if she owns socks. I love her with all my heart!
Philip Morise lol wtf
Philip Morise you weirdo
I used to work at a full service car wash and this video makes me very happy :)
Hey Melissa, thank you for this video! I noticed you had a few loose items in your trunk, and if you're like me, those items sometimes slide around quite a bit while driving, especially going around turns, right? Something easy and inexpensive I have discovered and now use is a 3 shelf closet organizer (the kind you normally hang from the rod in a closet, from the dollar store), but instead of hanging it, you lay it down upright and now you have a 3 cubby organizer in which to store stuff! It can fit at the back or along the side of your trunk space, it corrals everything nicely (I've got all the car fluids in one cubby, the first aid kit and emergency kit in another, and the third cubby holds reusable shopping bags, as well as a roll of paper towels, a roll of toilet paper and some plastic bags, I have 2 kids and we travel a lot, trust me, it comes in handy lol). When it is time to clean the trunk I just lift the organizer out, clean, and then put back in, easy peasy, and nothing slides around anymore! Hope this is helpful! :)
Mine really needs a good deep clean! Thanks for the motivation 😎
I love to clean "fast" so you better believe I watch your videos. They're great. I am trying to follow and make a list especially your alcohol cleaning list for the ROTC guys that help clean at a real life Carousel here in Pottstown Pa.. Unbelievable to me I helped getting the Carousel ready to open to the public. Well not the motor but the horses and the building. The building that houses it is as important to me as the Carousel. Thank you so much for your tips. And on a personal note I am going out to clean my car as soon as I'm finished here. Keep it commin'. your awesome
Great video, very helpful as always. Any chance of one doing the outside of car?
I use the round brush attachment to my house vacuum to get the dirt out of the dash, steering wheel, radio, cupholders, etc at the same time. Saves a lot of time.
As a professional finishing touch, use Cybercleaner or similar. It's a slimy ball of goo that you can use to pick up specks of dust, lint, and other crap from your dash, seats, carpet, or anywhere really. Works like magic to pick up everything that settles after vacuuming and dusting. There are even recipes online that show you how to make your own from Borax, Elmer's, and a few other ingredients.
I really enjoyed this video even though I don't have a car LOL Melissa I feel like Monica Geller in season 6, where she said to chandler "There was a really dirty car so I washed it." Chandler said "And?" Monica said "And 6 others." LOL ever since I subscribed to your channel, you make me wanna clean and even things that isn't mine like my family members rooms lol
You inspired me to clean my car myself instead of paying $200 to have it detailed. Thank you!
Awesome I'm so happy this video is here :) thank u so much Melissa :)
What do you recommend for getting up liquid laundry detergent? Yes, I had almost and entire bottle leak from the back of my PT Cruiser under the rear passenger seat and onto the floorboard.
This helped me get in the mood to clean my van. Thanks.
This is the kind of video that can spur many females to want to clean their own car interiors.👍👍👍
i would recommend to it in the morning or in the evenings geez how did you not break a sweat
Great input. I live in Florida, evenings are not a great idea because of mosquitoes, gnats, "no-see-um", etc. However, I do clean/wash my car in the early morning. Luckily, the front of my house is in the shade in the morning, as well!
Really nice to see a woman, who keeps her car mint. Hope others will take note!
For tight spaces around the front seats, I scrape the carpet with a toothbrush and hold the vacuum head next to it to capture whatever the toothbrush flings out.
You have a beautiful car. Great vid. Thanks 👍😃👍
If there's carpet mats flip them upside down and switch sides if need it be. This helps me with my family. I also use a light mist nozel on pressure washer to clean if any rubber mats. Use Scotch guard spray on cloth but apply to dry cloth only. Yes, we eat and drink in my car. This has helped me out and hope this helps you.
I LOVED THIS VIDEO :) fantastic job
I've found (and read) that vinegar and water can be a very effective and safe leather cleaner alternative. Any long-term issues with that in your opinion? Thanks ☺
love the baking soda for the mats!! I have 2 boys and let me tell you then can cause some stinks!! thanks so much!!
be careful with baking soda it leaves behind a white powder stain. and it doesn't all get vacuumed up.
Thank you for finally getting to the car cleaning vid! :)
I miss the leather seats my older car had! 😭 I've been procrastinating cleaning my car and I am watching this for motivation
what about the front portion
your car is very nice! and I just finished cleaning my mom and dad's car, and got curious how other people clean cars lol
Amazing video, answered few of my questions, but i still have few unanswered. Please help me.
One i find it hard to vacuum either sides on the front car seat, as the gap is too narrow, my vacuum brush fails to reach the corners.
Two, how to clean the fibre car seat ( i am unable to describe the fibre but I'm pretty sure its not leather). i got some coffee spills and it looks bright white on the black car seat. please someone recommend a cleaning liquid/ solution.
Coincidentally, I got a spot of makeup foundation on the inside roof of my car. Do you have any recommendations on how to tackle it? I thought about using Shout detergent spot remover, and maybe some carpet cleaner? I think I should soak it,then blot to remove as much of the stain as possible l, then scrub. What do you think?
Good Idea the toothbrush, I hadn't thought of that. My seats are not leather, I just vaccum them. Should I use a carpet spray cleaner for the stains?
"Hi Melissa " I have a question how do you clean cloth car seats I've tryed vaccuming them up but there's still dust in them?.
Melissa, be honest...do you usually clean your own car or have it detailed by someone else? :). This is such a helpful video, THANK YOU! Nothing better that hopping in that newly cleaned car.
Inspirational as always
Hey Melissa, approximately how long did it take you to clean your car like this? I like your methods, but I every time I clean a car, I wear myself out. If you have any great tips or pointers, they will be greatly appreciated.
Right on time! Just got a new car and I'm going to try hard to keep it clean..never knew where to start.
Melissa what can I use, as a handmade degreaser for my seat tracks?? Vinager and backing soda??? MY car is second hand and the track are in really bad shape please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have some really sticky stuff on the cup holder. what do u recommend using to clean it up and get the sticky stuff gone?
Fantastic job.
Thanks for the tips
I really liked this video, could you also do one on the outside of the car as well?
What do you recommend as the best car air freshner? Thank you
This might have been asked before, but do you recommend any specific brand hand vacuum cleaner? and we have heavy pollen in our area, I usually use water to get them off my car, but do you recommend anything specific?
Also, all purpose cleaner made white patches on my car door, do you know what can be the probable cause?
Thanks I always wondered how to get the dust out from the vents and other areas. Quick tip... always when you get out of the car take the trash with u, when u get home daily take everything with you , when you put gas in I clean out my car and have special car wipes ... and I always keep baby wipes and often as I am at signal light wipe the car
my mom hasn't cleaned her car in 8 years (all of which during a time with messy children), and she is now asking me to detail it for mother's day. doing the research XD.
I just cleaned my car, my mom's and my cousin's. I had to look up some videos simply because that's what gave me motivation/inspiration. It was a lot of work ! But kind of nice in the end seeing how clean everything was. Now I'm in the mood to get new accessories for my SUV/truck.
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