Summertime is finally here, and you ready to put some miles on your car with road trips planned, concerts to see, and summer night drives with friends. But you can’t live out your summertime adventures in a mess of a car, you want your car in tip-top shape for all your trips this summer! That means it’s time to detail your car, but don’t worry it won’t leave your wallet empty.

Why DIY? Everyone loves a little DIY and saving money, right? Well detailing your car’s interior can be really easy and can take it from frumpy to fabulous in just a few steps all while saving the bank!

1. Rid the interior of any dust: You’ll need a vacuum, foaming carpet cleaner, scrub brush, microfiber cloth, and q-tips. You should first use the microfiber cloth to dust off all surfaces of the interior. Next, you’ll want to vacuum the carpet in the car, and then remove them (if possible) to be washed and scrubbed clean. Finish off the carpets with another vacuuming.
2. Cleaning the inside of your windows: You’ll need glass cleaner, glass-specific microfiber cloth, and a plush microfiber cloth. Windows are easily overlooked when cleaning your car, and over time this results in a buildup of nasty chemical film. Luckily, it’s easy to remove! All you need to do is spray the windows 2 or 3 times and with the microfiber cloth making, liner strokes (not circular) rub the windows clean. When the windows are clean, use the plush microfiber cloth to remove any remaining streaks.
3. For seats and leather: When cleaning your seat, leather, and other soft surfaces, spay a generous amount of cleaner directly onto the surface. Use a soft brush, in a circular motion, gently rub the seats to loosen any dirt or debris. Then grab your microfiber cloth and wipe the surfaces clean.
4. Finally, the most forgotten part of your interior is your vents! If you don’t clean your vents you’ll get a build up of dust and debris that blow back in your face, and frankly, that’s gross. So, take your microfiber cloth and wipe down the vents to the best of your ability, then take your q-tips to help get into the nooks and crannies that you could get to with the cloth.
5. Finally, grab some air freshener, and spray directly on to the floor. Don’t overdo it, you don’t want to be choking the smell if you sprayed the whole can in your car.

We might be busy people, and sometimes finding time to give our cars the love it deserves fall short. But dedicating a little time to our cars can go a long way. And think about it, cars aren’t the cheapest, so why are you going to treat them like they are?  Give your car a little love, then stand back and admire your hard work!