How to Get Pesky Stains out of Your Car Interior Carpet and Headliner

 Picture this. You're driving down the highway, terribly late for work. Then, suddenly, you run right into the pothole of a lifetime and coffee goes flying everywhere. Now, the carpet, seats, and headliner are thoroughly stained and your day just got exponentially worse. 

While the humiliation is difficult to wash away, the stains in your car interior are actually not super difficult to clean out. If you're tired of staring at reminders of mornings gone wrong every time you get behind the wheel, you're in luck! Toyota of Orlando is here to help you out with some quick tips. 

Stains Can be Quite a Pain

Stains in your Orlando car interior are pesky, but they can actually be remedied quite easily. However, you need to make sure you go about it the right way before you start wiping away willy nilly. Here's some prep work you should do before diving in:

Get the Right Materials

Like with anything automotive, it pays to have the right tools at your disposal. For removing stains from your interior surfaces, here are a few things you should have handy: 

• A small, strong bristle brush. Think a medium-strong bristle toothbrush (PSA, don't use those on your teeth) or a nail brush (this is the best thing to use). 
• Spray bottle. This is what you're going to be putting your cleaning solution into. 
• Vinegar, a dash of dish soap, and warm water. This is going to be your cleaning solution for removing stains. 
• A washcloth or microfiber cloth. 

Mix Up Your Cleaning Solution

We're gonna keep it au naturale with this one. You can technically use commercial grade carpet stain remover suited for Orlando Toyota cars, but this one is much more cost-effective and natural. To make this wonder-cleaner, simply combine 1 part warm water, 1 part white vinegar, and a dash of dish soap. Put this into a spray bottle and you're good to go!

Now that you've finished your prep work, it's time to get things done. 

Start by Brushing

If you're wondering what a toothbrush or a nail brush has to do with removing stains, you're about to learn. A key thing to consider when removing stains from your Orlando car interior is to start high before going low. Your headliner is much more sensitive a material to work with and will benefit from clean starting materials. Your brush is meant to break up the stain particles in your materials before applying solution. This will make it easier to work with and get rid of. 

Start Removing Those Stains

It's time to start removing those stains! Starting with the headline, brush the stains thoroughly before trying to remove them with the cleaner. PRO TIP! For removing stains from the car interior headliner, make sure to spray a light amount of solution onto the cloth and not the headliner directly. Spraying the headliner directly could cause the adhesive to deteriorate faster. For carpet stains you can spray them directly with your solution and scrub roughly until the stain is removed. You may need to reapply your stain remover solution, but eventually the stain will come out. 

Ready to get those stains out of your car interior? Toyota of Orlando can help you out if you're having trouble! Visit the dealership at 3575 Vineland Road.