Keeping your car clean is essential maintenance, but it can feel overwhelming if you do not know where to start. A recent video from @ApexProDeals shared some tips for detailers that help them clean cars faster and more effectively that you can use yourself.
You don’t have to be a professional detailer to take advantage of these time-saving car cleaning hacks.
Tip 1: Spray All-Purpose Cleaner Into Cup Holders and Cubbies
Before you go to wipe down your car’s interior, spray all-purpose cleaner into all the cup holders, cubbies, and other crevices in the cabin. Why? This will break down all the grime, crumbs, and other debris that have been stuck in these spots, making it easier to wipe away at the end of your cleaning.
Once you’re done spraying every concave spot, come back around and wipe it all up.
@apexprodeals 5 Detailing Tips For Faster Interiors + Bonus tip at end! 1. Spray APC’s into all cupholders and cubbies. 2.Use an APC to clean windows begore using a window cleaner. 3. Use an APC or shampoo to loosen and break down debris in carpets. 4. Blowfrom back to front. 5 Spray APC in vents then blow out. fromt#creatorsearchinsights #cardetailingtips #cleantok #detailing#carcleaning#autodetailing #detailingbusiness ♬ original sound – ApexProDeals
Tip 2: Wipe Windows Down With Soap and Water
In ApexProDeals’ video, he originally told viewers that they should use all-purpose cleaners on their car’s windows before hitting them with a traditional window cleaner to break down grime and other sticky stuff on their windows.
However, some viewers warned that spraying all-purpose cleaner on tinted windows is dangerous. In response, ApexProDeals said that tinted windows should be cleaned with soapy water before using all-purpose cleaner. The goal is to save time strong-arming gunk from your window.
Tip 3: Spray All-Purpose Cleaner On Carpet
All-purpose spray is back in the third tip. This time, use it along with enzymes to break down dirt and grime embedded in your carpets. This will save you about 15 to 20 minutes per section, as the grime will be broken down when you return to it.
Said ApexProDeals: “This is such an underrated technique and detailers just don’t know about it.”
Tip 4: Blow Dirt From Back to Front
When attempting to rid carpets and seats of debris, blow the dirt and crumbs from the back to the front. The goal is to gather it all up in the same spot, making it easier to pick up. This also avoids overspraying the vehicle.
Tip 5: All-Purpose Cleaner For Vents
Okay, there’s no denying that ApexProDeals loves himself an all-purpose cleaner — but it’s called “all purpose” for a reason. All-purpose cleaner can be sprayed into your car’s vents and then treated with an air compressor to blow out the dust. Afterwards, use a brush and wipe everything down.
Master Your Car-Cleaning Game
This is just one of many videos you can find on TikTok that offer expert advice and interesting hacks for detailing your car. Using these tips can help you tackle the job yourself instead of bringing your car to a professional. Just be generous — but careful — with the all-purpose cleaner.