How To Vacuum Your Vehicle Part 2
1. Use your vacuum's brush attachment. Suction alone isn't always enough to lift tiny particles out of plush textile surfaces. The bristles of the brush will stir up dust and debris from deep within your car's carpet so it can be sucked up by the vacuum with little difficulty. The result will be a much deeper and more thorough clean.
A circular brush head will be able to access a wider variety of spaces, but a wide brush should also get the job done.
If you don't happen to have a brush attachment, try using a separate stiff-bristled brush. Go over the carpet and upholstery with one hand before following up with the vacuum.
2. Vacuum the floorboards thoroughly. For best results, suction the carpet in all directions, working from the console side to the outer edge of the seats. Make multiple passes until the floorboards are completely free of dirt, then repeat in the back of the car.
Slide the driver and passenger's side seats back as far as they'll go so you'll have more room to work.
Concentrate on areas where debris has a tendency to collect, like the seat track rails and underneath the pedals.
3. Go over the upholstery. Run the vacuum along the seats and seat backs to eliminate trapped dust, hair, and other debris. It will help to use your brush or brush attachment here. Sweep the bristles down deep into cracks and crevices and let the vacuum's powerful suction take care of the rest.
Recline the front seats all the way to expose more of the section between the seat and seat back.
4. Clean the floor mats. Take the floor mats you removed earlier and shake them out or bang them against a wall or another hard surface to loosen stuck-on messes. You can then vacuum the tops of the mats to fluff up the fibers. Double-check that there's no leaves, rocks or other debris clinging to the underside of the mats before reinstalling them.
Treat spills and discoloration on your floor mats with a stain remover, then hang them up outside to air dry.
All-weather floor mats made from leather or synthetic materials can simply be hosed off or wiped down by hand.