A clean, fresh, bright and comfortable driving environment can not only prolong the life of the interior, but also effectively improve the driving mood. Car maintenance is very important. Summarize the experience of car interior maintenance.
1, seat
The seat part of a general vehicle occupies most of the interior area of the vehicle, and it is also one of the parts that the owner contacts most. When the seat is not very dirty, it is recommended to use a long brush with a strong suction cleaner to suck out dirt while brushing the seat surface. For particularly dirty seats, thorough cleaning takes several steps. First, use a brush to clean dirty parts, such as large stains, garbage, stains, dirt, etc. Then thoroughly wipe the seat surface with a clean rag dipped in a small amount of neutral detergent. It is particularly important to note that the rag must be wrung out to prevent excess water from infiltrating into the sponge, which will make the seat wet, uncomfortable to ride and more easily polluted by dust. After wiping the surface of the seat, clean the seat with a vacuum cleaner to suck away the dirt left on the surface, and at the same time, it can also suck away excess water, so that the seat is dry and put into use as soon as possible.
High-end cars use leather seats, which are comfortable and noble and have long service life. Leather is a natural thing and can't be ignored when maintaining it. It is best not to use ordinary chemical cleaning agents casually, but to use alkaline cleaning agents, such as soapy water, and dry them with cotton paper towels after washing. Daily maintenance, in addition to avoiding sharp tool scratches, should also pay attention to dust and sun protection. Because dust is pervasive, it will absorb the natural oil of leather, resulting in leather drying; The scorching sun will age people's skin, which also applies to leather seats. Another expert's opinion is that it is best not to use "protective agent" for leather, which will make leather "addictive" and must be used frequently, otherwise the leather will be dull and lifeless, and the key is that "protective agent" is not very beneficial to leather.
For fabric seats, it is relatively simple to handle. It is suggested that the new car should be maintained and cleaned after being bought, and there should be no water in it. Usually use professional cleaners for cleaning and protection. If you accidentally drop colored liquids such as juice or coffee, it is recommended to wash them off in time to keep the car clean.
2. Dashboard
Another important part of the car interior is the dashboard that every passenger will face directly. Its cleanliness is the most concerned part when people check whether the car is clean. Pay a little attention to the dashboard, and you will find that only a few parts can be cleaned with rags and sponges. These gullies and ridges need to be cleaned with "special tools". Ordinary car beauty shops will sell tools for cleaning the interior of vehicles, such as cleaning strips for cleaning the air outlet of air conditioners. If you don't want to go to the store to buy these tools, you can also make some "special tools" at home and clean those complicated parts with sawdust of different thickness. The manufacturing method is very simple: the head of sawdust is trimmed into different styles such as oblique triangle, rectangle or sharp, and then wrapped with a clean rag to clean the instrument panel, which is the most ideal tool, which not only improves the cleaning effect, but also does not cause damage to the cleaned part. For example, it is not only convenient but also effective to use a relatively wide wood chip or ruler and wrap it with a rag to clean the louver part of the air supply outlet of the air conditioner; Use a sharp wood chip or ruler, wrap a rag and clean the corners of the instrument switch, so it is easy to clean the ash tip.
In addition, most dashboards are made of plastic. Under the irradiation of ultraviolet rays from the sun and ozone in the air, plastic materials will age, become brittle and crack after a long time. In order to reduce the aging of these plastic parts, a layer of clean protective water wax can be coated on the dashboard at ordinary times. Water wax can effectively prolong the service life of plastic materials.
3. Car carpet
Carpet is the most easily dirty thing in the car, and it is also the facade of the owner.
The carpet with high-grade car belt is basically integrated with the car, and it is not easy to remove it for cleaning, so it is best to put a movable floor mat in the car at ordinary times. If the mat is dirty, take it outside the car to pat or clean it.
For dirty carpets, special cleaning agents are needed. Generally, before cleaning with detergent, it is necessary to carry out dust removal, then spray a proper amount of detergent, brush it with a brush, and finally absorb the residual detergent with a clean rag. It is important to note that the carpet should not be completely soaked in water to scrub, because this will destroy the bonding of several layers of different materials inside the carpet, and it will also make the carpet not dry thoroughly for a long time, which will affect the use effect and cause humidity in the car.
Adding floor glue to ordinary vehicles can also effectively keep the interior floor clean, but whether installing floor glue will affect the taste of vehicle land preparation is a matter of opinion.
4. Roof
After long-term use, a lot of dust often accumulates in inconspicuous places, which are often places that cannot be taken care of by daily cleaning.
The cleaning method of ceiling is usually to clean a large area with high-power vacuum cleaner and brush first, then focus on cleaning the places where dirt is concentrated with neutral washing liquid, and finally clean them all again. However, it must be noted that the filler in the roof canopy is made of heat insulation and sound absorption materials, which has strong water absorption capacity. When cleaning, the rag must be dry, otherwise it will be difficult to thoroughly dry the roof material when the wet rag is soaked.
Note: the roof of an ordinary car can't be repaired. Therefore, if there are scars such as cigarette burns on the roof, the only way to repair them is to replace the entire interior roof. This accessory is very expensive. Generally, the quotations of 4S shops are above 3,000 yuan. At the same time, if the parts are replaced, there is no insurance claim, and the maintenance cost is long. Therefore, car owners should try their best not to damage the roof when using the car.
5. Special materials in automobiles
In order to make the interior more beautiful and comfortable, modern cars use a lot of composite materials, most of which are ethylene plastic fibers. Car owners should also pay attention to the cleanliness of these special materials.
For special materials, spray detergent directly on it, and then dry it with a rag. Finally, don't forget to spray a layer of vinyl plastic rubber protector to prevent them from aging, embrittlement and premature hardening.
For the leather interior parts of middle and high-grade cars, we should insist on regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent cracking and damage due to drying and aging. When cleaning leather, you should choose a special cleaner and stick it on a rag to clean it. It is best to dry it naturally after completion. Finally, spray special leather wax and polish it with a dry cloth. Leather ornaments can be used almost permanently as long as they are properly maintained regularly.
6, car mahogany interior maintenance
(1) Daily maintenance:
After the new mahogany interior is installed in the car, it is best to wipe it with a soft wet cloth every day to wipe off the dust stuck on it and maintain the normal luster of the mahogany. When wiping, don't wipe directly with a hard cloth, and don't use acidic or alkaline cleaning agents, which will destroy the glaze on mahogany.
(2) How to keep the luster after aging:
Mahogany interior also has a certain life, especially after a period of use, its smooth glaze will gradually wear away, which will lead to the dull phenomenon of the whole mahogany interior. The term is "Matt". These are all normal phenomena. When this happens, and your mahogany interior is still intact and does not need to be replaced, you can take the following measures to restore its luster: when waxing the car, you can wax the mahogany interior a little. Then wipe it quickly with a soft wet cloth, because the dull phenomenon of mahogany interior is due to the decrease of glaze gloss, and the purpose of car waxing is to make the glaze glow again. Remember to polish quickly when waxing, preferably in one direction.
When waxing is powerless, it means that there is not much glaze on the mahogany interior of your car. At this time, the best way is to spray glaze again after polishing, but obviously frequent polishing will damage the interior of mahogany.
7. Other internal
For the steering wheel, transmission, brakes and other parts in the car, you can use a small toothbrush or a rag stained with interior cleaner. Finally, it is best to spray glass-coated products on the windshield to prevent fogging of driving windows in rainy and snowy days or in winter.