What are vehicle cleaning tips?

Restore your Ford to showroom condition with our detailed guide to DIY vehicle cleaning. Save money and achieve professional results by following these simple steps for both interior and exterior care.

Interior Cleaning: Begin by thoroughly vacuuming carpets, seats, and dashboard areas, utilizing appropriate attachments for effective dirt removal. Clean cloth seats with dedicated fabric cleaners, and gently treat leather surfaces with quality leather cleaner to remove stains and grime. Enhance interior trim pieces with a plastic and vinyl cleaner, using cotton swabs for hard-to-reach crevices. For carpet stains, apply a suitable stain lifter, scrub with a plastic-bristle brush, and wipe clean.

Exterior Cleaning: Start by inspecting your vehicle's paint for contaminants such as bird droppings, tar, or tree sap, pretreating as necessary with appropriate detailing products. Hand wash your vehicle in the shade, always working from top to bottom with a car wash solution and a lambs wool mitt. Rinse thoroughly from the top down and dry immediately with microfiber towels to prevent water spots. For a truly smooth paint finish, consider using a clay bar to remove bonded contaminants, followed by applying wax for protection. Clean windows and mirrors with an ammonia-free cleaner for streak-free clarity. Lastly, select the correct wheel cleaner based on your wheel type (consult your owner's manual) to effectively remove brake dust and grime.

For specific cleaning product recommendations or detailed instructions tailored to your Ford model, always consult your Owner's Manual or contact your local dealership.