During operation, the car is polluted not only outside but also inside. It gradually accumulates dust and dirt, which enters the cabin from the street with airflows, the upholstery of the seats loses its original appearance and requires cleaning, and the ceiling darkens. It is advisable to clean the cabin of the car as often as possible so that it is pleasant for the passengers and the driver to be there. Periodically, depending on the degree of pollution there is a need to wash the ceiling.

Car interior requires periodic cleaning.

This should be done carefully using special cleaning products and tools. We offer you useful tips that will help you to restore order and cleanliness in the car.

Causes of auto ceiling pollution

Covering the ceiling of the car is exposed to contamination when in contact with hands, hair, clothing, luggage, etc. Variants of such contacting are very different.

• We all know how sometimes small children are restless. It is not an easy task to sit still and look out the window, and they cannot cope with it. Even a single child can literally stand on his head, putting his feet on the ceiling, while dad twists the steering wheel, and mom tells him the way, referring to the map. If there are two or more children in the family, there may be distinct traces of small palms smeared with chocolate, splashes of juice, food stains and even watercolor paints on the ceiling (despite the fact that no one knows where they came from).

  

  Children can become a source of pollution cars

• Adults can dirty cars without the participation of children: a tall passenger can stand at the source of stains, standing in the rain and head lining upholstery during landing; fussy relatives trying to stuff in the back seat the bulky luggage in a dirty package; not quite sober friends, whom you are driving home after a stormy party, while they are trying to continue the fun with champagne and cake in the back row.

  

  High passenger in a car

• Smoking in the car is one of the sources of the dingy tinge of your car's ceiling. Cigarette smoke settles on the ceiling, and the smell is absorbed into the fabric, and the only way out in this situation is to wash the ceiling.

  

  Cigarette smoke can cause ceiling pollution

You should also add a ride with the windows open to the above list: with the air flow, road dust and midges get into the cabin, which settle on the ceiling and contribute to the process of its pollution. To get rid of stains, dust and ingrained odor, the ceiling in the car must be washed. There are two options: to entrust this matter to the experts at the car wash or do it yourself. We will tell you how to cope with this task on our own.

Washing the ceiling cars: useful tips

If you read the forums of motorists, you can see that many car owners are faced with such problems as the wrong selection of cleaning products and utility tools, as well as the appearance of streaks on the ceiling until the upholstery color changes.

Video showing cleaning:

To avoid such errors, carefully review the recommendations below.

• Choose cleaning products depending on the type of upholstery and the degree of pollution. As an upholstery manufacturer can use velor or carpet fabrics, leather, vinyl, natural leather and other materials.
• Specialized auto shops sell cleaning products that can cope with the main types of pollution: dust, milk stains, coffee, lipstick, wine, food, machine oil, etc. You can also use laundry soap, ordinary laundry detergent, Vanish stain remover.
• Before you begin to wash the ceiling, test the cleaner on the upholstery, which is not too noticeable. This will allow you to avoid unpleasant surprises.
• The choice of tools for cleaning the ceiling should be approached with the utmost seriousness. If the upholstery is made of a fleecy fabric, the use of a brush can cause it to be “ragged”. Too soft cloth towels can leave the villi on the surface of other fabrics, which will become noticeable after drying upholstery. The most optimal is a set of microfiber cloths, soft brushes, thick cotton towels and a washing vacuum cleaner. It is not recommended to use a conventional vacuum cleaner: the force of its thrust may break the upholstery and separate it from the ceiling.
• If the ceiling in your car is removable, it will be more convenient to remove it from the cabin and wash it outside. Glued upholstery will not leave the car owner the choice: in this case, the level of lighting in the garage or the sunny weather outside will be very important - this will allow not to miss even the smallest stains. You can dry the washed ceiling in the sun (if it is removable) or use a hairdryer.

The process of dry cleaning car ceiling

The main stages of wet cleaning

For convenience, washing the ceiling of the car should be performed by moving in conventional zones: the first zone is above the front seats, the second - over the rear. Keep in mind that you need to wash it completely, otherwise you risk getting a stain that stands out on the upholstery in a different shade.

So let's get started.

1. If a layer of dust or soot is visible on the upholstery, remove it with a dry microfiber cloth. Wipe the nap fabric in the direction of the nap.

   

   Microfiber Rags and Wipes

2. Apply a cleaner to the entire ceiling area. If you use brand-name cleaners and stain removers, they are usually equipped with sprayers that facilitate the application process. In the case when you are going to wash upholstery with a soap solution from a powder or laundry soap, you should use a microfiber cloth. Use it to apply the solution to the surface of the upholstery so that the ceiling is moistened evenly.

   

   Application of detergent

3. To remove the stains without residue, you need to wait 3-5 minutes, during which time the cleaner will react with the dirt. Then you can begin to wash off the soap solution. Particularly large spots should be treated with a soft sponge or cloth. Important: do not rub the stains with effort, otherwise you can disrupt the structure of the fabric.

   

   Wait a few minutes after applying the product.

4. You can wash off the cleaning agent with a vacuum cleaner, thick cotton towels or microfiber cloths. The fabric is moistened in clean water and slightly wrung out, then it gently wipes the surface of the ceiling.

   

   You can wash the solution with a rag or vacuum cleaner.

5. After the cleaning agent is completely removed from the upholstery, the ceiling should be dried. Removable top should be mounted on the place only after complete drying, otherwise there is a risk of mold, musty smell and even fungus. To dry non-removable ceiling, you can use a regular hairdryer.

   

   Sample cleaned ceiling

If the pellets are formed on the upholstery fabric, they can be removed using a disposable machine or a special device that is sold in hardware stores.