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Interior Car Care Advice and Guides

Clean, protect and maintain plastics, leather, fabric, carpets, screens and interior trim.

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11 articles in Interior Car Care

How to Clean a Car Headliner: Gentle Stain Removal How-To Guide
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How to Clean a Car Headliner: Gentle Stain Removal

We explain how to clean light marks from a car headliner with controlled moisture and a gentle touch. Learn which tools to star...

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How to Clean Car Mats: Rubber and Carpet Care How-To Guide
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How to Clean Car Mats: Rubber and Carpet Care

Our step-by-step advice for cleaning rubber and carpet car mats, removing embedded dirt and drying them properly. We cover suit...

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How to Clean a Leather Steering Wheel (Shiny or Sticky) How-To Guide
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How to Clean a Leather Steering Wheel (Shiny or Sticky)

Our guide to cleaning a shiny or sticky leather steering wheel, from identifying the finish to removing residue and checking gr...

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How to Remove Pet Hair from a Car: Dog Hair Made Easy How-To Guide
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How to Remove Pet Hair from a Car: Dog Hair Made Easy

Our method for removing embedded dog and cat hair from car carpets and seats. We explain when to use a rubber block or brush, h...

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Best Car Interior Dressing UK: Matt Finish, UV and Non-Slip Picks Buying Guide
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Best Car Interior Dressing UK: Matt Finish, UV and Non-Slip Picks

Our guide to interior dressings covers matt and satin finishes, controlled application and choosing products for plastics, viny...

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How to Use AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner: Dilutions for Every Job Product Guide
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How to Use AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner: Dilutions for Every Job

Our practical guide to AutoBead APC dilution and application, including what the ratios mean and when a specialist cleaner is t...

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Best Car Leather Cleaner UK: Cleaners, Foams and Conditioners Buying Guide
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Best Car Leather Cleaner UK: Cleaners, Foams and Conditioners

We compare dedicated leather cleaners, foams and protection creams, with practical advice for smooth, perforated and heavily so...

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Best Car Interior Cleaner UK: Dashboards, Plastics and More Buying Guide
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Best Car Interior Cleaner UK: Dashboards, Plastics and More

Our guide to choosing interior cleaners for dashboards, plastics, fabric and leather. We explain the difference between cleaner...

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Best Car Air Freshener UK: Hanging, Spray, Diffuser or Eliminator Buying Guide
6 min read

Best Car Air Freshener UK: Hanging, Spray, Diffuser or Eliminator

We compare hanging cards, sprays, diffusers and odour treatments so you can choose a fragrance that suits your routine. Learn w...

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How to Clean Car Seats and Carpets: Fabric, Leather and Stains How-To Guide
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How to Clean Car Seats and Carpets: Fabric, Leather and Stains

Our practical guide to cleaning fabric seats, leather and carpets: choosing the right cleaner, lifting stains, using an extract...

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Best Microfibre Cloths for Cars UK: GSM, Edges and Uses Buying Guide
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Best Microfibre Cloths for Cars UK: GSM, Edges and Uses

Choose microfibre cloths by task, pile, weave and care needs. We explain a sensible starting set, safe separation of dirty jobs...

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