PREVENTION
We know hindsight is always 20/20 – but prevention really is the key to avoid a spill leaving lasting damage in the interior of your car. Even though leather and vinyl surfaces may be easier to clean than fabric – for carpets, fabric seats, leather and vinyl, your best option is to have a hydrophobic interior protection product applied. It will create a layer over the surface that will repel liquid and odours, making it a cinch to maintain.
THINK QUICK
Once your heart has started beating again after watching that spill in slo-mo, try to mop up liquids as quickly as possible. It’s always a good idea to keep some old towels and wipes on hand (again with the hindsight) – they’d be the perfect help to soak up as much of the damage as possible before it starts to settle in to create a stain. Avoid rubbing or wetting the area too much as you may increase the chance of staining. If you do use a damp cloth, dab the area gently and move on to the next tips.
INTERIOR CLEAN
To ensure you don’t end up with a horrible smell lingering around, take your car to your nearest Magic Hand Carwash and ask for either a Superior Service or Interior Detail, depending on how bad the damage is. Both of these services will include a clean of the interior of your car, however, if your spill is more of a spew, or there was dairy involved in your mishap, read on…
