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Aussie Conditions
Look, I have seen some absolute shockers in my time, including a whole latte spilt in a brand new Ranger. Some people reckon you need a steam cleaner for everything, but honestly, a bit of 'elbow grease' and the right chemicals do 90% of the work. This checklist is for anyone who wants to get their interior back to showroom quality without paying a detailer $300 for the privilege.
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The Step-By-Step Process
Dry Vacuum
Go over the area twice. Use the brush to agitate the fibres and flick the sand and dust up to the surface where the vacuum can grab it.
Apply Cleaner
Spray your fabric cleaner onto the stain. Don't soak it, you aren't putting out a fire. Just a nice even misting will do for most spots.
Agitate
Use your brush in circular motions. You'll see the suds turn the colour of the stain. That means the chemical is doing its job and lifting the dirt.
Dab and Blot
Take a clean microfibre and press down hard. Don't rub side-to-side or you'll fray the carpet. Blot it to pull the liquid (and dirt) into the towel.
Rinse and Extract
Mist a little fresh water over the area and blot again with a fresh towel. This removes any leftover soap residue so it doesn't feel crunchy.
Final Dry
Leave the windows down or a fan running. A mate of mine left his windows up after a deep clean and the car smelt like a wet dog for a month.
Final Inspection Checklist
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