01Can car seats be cleaned?
Yes. Fabric seats are cleaned the same way as upholstery at home: vacuumed, pre-treated, then cleaned with hot water extraction, which rinses the fabric and pulls the dirty water back out. Leather seats need products made for leather and are wiped clean rather than wet-cleaned.
02What affects the price
The size of the car, fabric or leather seats, how dirty it is and what you want done: seats only, or seats, carpets, mats and the boot. Pet hair, sand and spills that have soaked in take extra time. A hatch or sedan is usually $120–$180 including GST. Tell us about the car, and you'll get a clear price before we start.
03How the clean works at your place
We come to your home or workplace, and need the car parked where we can work around it, close to a power point. Take out child seats and personal items before we arrive. A standard car usually takes a couple of hours; larger cars and very dirty interiors take longer.
04Drying and airing out
Seats and carpets are usually dry within a few hours. If the car is somewhere safe, leave the windows down a little; otherwise run the fan on fresh air when you drive. Warm, dry days speed things up.
05Smells: what cleaning can and can't do
Spilt milk, vomit and pet accidents cause most car smells, and cleaning the seat and carpet usually helps a lot, especially if it's done soon. Smoke smell is harder, because it also sits in the headlining, vents and cabin air filter, so some can remain.
06Keeping your car interior clean
Use rubber mats in winter, keep a small bin in the car and vacuum every few weeks. Put a washable cover on the back seat for dogs, blot spills straight away, and don't leave damp gear or wet towels in the car, which is how musty smells start.