Cars, SUVs and people movers

Car seat and interior cleaning in Melbourne

Fabric seats, carpets, floor mats and the boot, steam cleaned at your home or work. Good for spills, crumbs, pet hair and smells, or getting a car ready to sell.

  • From $120 per car
  • Owner-operated
  • Free quotes
  • We come to youAt your home or workplace.
  • Seats, carpets and matsThe fabric parts of your car.
  • Inside onlyNo paint, polish or exterior wash.
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Why clean your car seats?

Car seats take a lot: coffee, crumbs, sunscreen, sweat, muddy shoes, kids and dogs. In a small, closed space, smells build up quickly, especially in warm weather.

A vacuum picks up the loose dirt, but spills soak into the seat foam and the carpet underneath. Hot water extraction rinses the fabric and pulls the dirty water straight back out.

It's worth doing before you sell a car, after a long road trip, or as soon as a spill starts to smell.

  • Spills and smells treated at the source
  • Sand and grit lifted from carpets and mats
  • Good before selling a car
Car seat with a fabric centre and a seatbelt

What's included

The fabric in your car gets the same care as carpet and upholstery at home.

  • Seats

    • Vacuumed, including between and under the seats
    • Spots and spills pre-treated
    • Fabric seats steam cleaned
    • Leather seats wiped clean
  • Carpets & mats

    • Floor carpets vacuumed and steam cleaned
    • Floor mats cleaned
    • Boot carpet cleaned
    • Sand and grit lifted from the corners
  • Before you drive off

    • Rubbish cleared out
    • Dash, console and door trims wiped
    • Drying time explained
    • Car checked with you

Car interior cleaning prices

We price the whole job, not per hour, so you know what it costs before we start.

  • Small and medium cars

    $120–$180

    per car, like a hatch or sedan

  • Larger cars

    From $180

    per car, like an SUV or 7-seater

Prices include GST. Your exact price depends on the seats and how dirty the interior is. We confirm it before any work starts, and the quote is free.

What we clean in your car

The fabric and carpeted parts of the inside of your car.

  • Fabric seats

    Front and back seats vacuumed, pre-treated and steam cleaned.

  • Leather seats

    Wiped clean with products made for leather. Repairs and recolouring are a job for a specialist.

  • Floor carpets

    Vacuumed and steam cleaned, including under the seats where we can reach.

  • Floor mats

    Carpet mats cleaned and dried; rubber mats scrubbed and rinsed.

  • Boot

    Boot carpet cleaned, including sand, grass and pet hair.

  • Child seats

    Follow the maker's instructions for child car seats. We'll clean around and under them.

Common car problems

Cars get their own kind of mess. Most of it cleans up well; some marks and smells can linger.

Usually improve a lot

  • Coffee and soft drinks
  • Food and crumbs
  • Mud and sand
  • Pet hair
  • Sunscreen and body oil
  • Fresh milk or vomit
  • Sweat marks

May not come out fully

  • Ink
  • Dye from clothing
  • Old smoke smell
  • Mould from water leaks
  • Burns
  • Worn or faded fabric

Spill in the car? Blot it with paper towel straight away and, if the car is somewhere safe, leave a window down a little. Milk and vomit are best cleaned within a day or two, before the smell sets in.

Car seat and interior cleaning, explained

What we clean, how it works at your place and how to keep it fresh.

01

Can 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.

02

What 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.

03

How 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.

04

Drying 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.

05

Smells: 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.

06

Keeping 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.

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us about the car

    The make and model, fabric or leather seats, and what needs attention. Photos help.

  2. 02

    We come to you

    We clean the car at your home or workplace. We need a parking spot near a power point.

  3. 03

    Vacuum and clean

    A full vacuum, spots and spills pre-treated, then seats and carpets steam cleaned.

  4. 04

    Let it air out

    Seats and carpets are usually dry within a few hours. Leave the windows down a little if the car is somewhere safe.

Good to know

  • Please take out child seats, prams and personal items before we arrive, so we can reach everything.
  • If water is getting into the car, have the leak fixed first, or the smell and mould will come back.
  • This is an interior clean for seats, carpets and mats. We don't do paintwork, polishing or exterior washing.

Why book Osso for your car

  • We come to you

    At home or at work, so you don't lose your car for the day.

  • You deal with the owner

    The person who quotes your job is responsible for it. One direct number, no call centre.

  • Honest about results

    If a smell or stain is likely to linger, we tell you before we start.

  • Police checked

    Everyone who works on your car holds a current police check.

Melbourne car interior cleaning

Car seat cleaning across Melbourne

We clean car seats and interiors at homes and workplaces right across Melbourne. See every suburb we cover.

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Regions we cover

Somewhere else in Victoria? Call 0480 010 147 and we'll tell you straight away if we can help.

Car seat & interior cleaning questions

Can't find your answer? Call 0480 010 147.

Do you come to me?

Yes. We clean your car at your home or workplace. We need a parking spot close to a power point, and permission to park there if it isn't your property.

How long does it take?

Usually a couple of hours for a standard car, longer for a people mover or a very dirty interior.

Do I need to be there?

Not the whole time. We need the keys and a spot near a power point, and we'll let you know when it's done.

Can you remove smoke smell?

Cleaning the seats and carpets helps a lot, but smoke also sits in the headlining and air vents, so some smell can remain.

Can you clean child car seats?

We clean your car's own seats and carpets. For child car seats, check the maker's instructions first: harness straps usually shouldn't be soaked or cleaned with strong chemicals, as it can weaken them.

Is this the same as car detailing?

No. Detailing usually includes the paint, polish and exterior. We clean the inside: seats, carpets, floor mats and the boot.

How much does car seat cleaning cost?

We price the whole job, not per hour. A small or medium car, like a hatch or sedan, is usually $120–$180, and larger cars like SUVs and 7-seaters start from $180, including GST. Your exact price depends on the seats and how dirty the interior is. We confirm it before any work starts, and the quote is free.

How do I clean fabric car seats myself?

Vacuum first, then blot marks with a little warm water and a mild upholstery cleaner. Don't soak the seat, because water gets into the foam and can leave a smell. For spills that have soaked in, a hot water extraction clean works better.

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