Summer is coming to an end and now it’s time to get back to the routine. In addition to unpacking, it is necessary to prepare the car to start the new season without scares. In this sense, a visit to the workshop is recommended to check that the summer trips have not affected the mechanics of the vehicle and also a thorough cleaning. One of the parts that give away the most if the car is clean or not are the mats. Until now… because today we are going to reveal to you how to clean the car mats effectively. So your car, in addition to looking clean, will also be. Take note! And cheer up with the return.
Floor mats are usually the part of the car that gets dirty the fastest and the fastest. The reason is because we usually get into the vehicle with dirty shoes; if we travel with children, they drop food … etc. However, there are many times when the car is hardly used and they also get dirty, and in this case the reason is that a lot of dust accumulates in this part of the vehicle. So whatever it is, the conclusion we come to is that you have to clean your car mats on a regular basis.
But what is the best way?
How to clean plastic mats….
Well, choosing one mode or another will depend on the material in which the mat is made. Thus, if your car is old, they may be made of plastic. In this case, it is best to remove the mat from the interior of the vehicle and the first thing you should do is shake it vigorously to remove any dust and debris that it may have.
Then, just soaps them up and rinse them with a hose of water.
Finally, you put them to dry and ready to put them back in their place.
And the fiber ones …
In the event that your mats are made of fiber, which is common in today’s cars, the procedure is different, but it is also very simple.
As in the previous case, it is essential that you clean the mats outside. And of course, you should also remove dust and dirt by shaking them vigorously. In this way you guarantee that the most superficial dirt disappears. However, it cannot yet be said that the floor mats are completely clean.
To do this, pass the vacuum cleaner to absorb the dust that has been impregnated between the fiber and that had not come off with the shaking.
Then, use an upholstery cleaner to get a much more thorough cleaning. Now you can say that your mats are completely free of any remaining dirt and even mites.
Finally, let them take out. It is important that when you put them back in place, the mats are not damp, otherwise they can damage the floor of the car and cause the appearance of mold.
But don’t think that leaving the mats as the paten is enough. While these are drying, take advantage of cleaning the rest of the vehicle. We give you some tips to wash your car and get it ready for the new season.
