How To Vacuum Your Vehicle Part-1

Choose the best type of vacuum for the job. A standard household vacuum cleaner may not have the reach or flexibility you need to get down into narrow crevices of your car's interior. Your best bet is to use a high powered wet/dry vacuum with an extendable hose. One of these vacuums will give you all the suction you need while also being more maneuverable.

  • Consider purchasing a dedicated car vacuum, which is designed to fit easily into hard-to-reach spots inside automobiles.

  • An extension cord may come in handy for helping you reach your vehicle with the vacuum if there's not an outlet nearby.

Open all of the vehicle's doors. Leaving the doors open while you vacuum will provide convenient access to every part of the car's interior. Otherwise, you'll have no choice but to repeatedly open and close various doors to be able to get to different areas of the car.

  • With the doors open, you'll be able to pull the vacuum straight through rather than being forced to circle around the car.

  • Opening the doors also creates ventilation, which will help air out stale, musty odors.

Clear out trash and other large items in advance. Take a few extra moments to get rid of any disposable materials you happen to find before you begin vacuuming. It will make the whole process go faster since there won't be anything to get in the way of the vacuum. Your vehicle will also be left looking much tidier when you're finished.

  • Grab a garbage bag so that you'll have something to throw waste items into as you go.

  • This is a good opportunity to toss out or find a better place for belongings that you no longer need to carry around in your car.

Remove the floor mats. Since they're directly underfoot, most vehicles' floor mats receive the brunt of the abuse on a regular basis. It will, therefore, be easiest to deal with them separately later on. Go ahead and lift the floor mats out of the front and back seats of your car and set them aside in a clean, dry area.

  • Make sure to work the floor mats free from any snaps, hooks or eyelets that may be securing them in place.

  • Don't forget about other mats and covers, such as removable trunk liners.

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