If you are looking for some 2020-relevant cleaning tips for your car’s interior, then you’ve come to the right place!⁠

Materials
We recommend dampening a soft cloth or microfiber to wipe down the hard surfaces of your interior. A mixture of soap and water works well for dampening, but the CDC recommends an isopropyl solution with at least 70% alcohol. If you have leather or leather-like materials, many have a protective coding which allows you to use the alcohol but we don’t recommend doing this frequently (as it can damage and discolor those materials). A good leather conditioner will help to protect your leather (Bonus: the conditioner can also be used as an alternative to soap and water to clean spots and spills).⁠

⁠What to avoid
Any products that will damage your interior, such as hydrogen peroxide, benzene, or abrasive cleaners. If you are cleaning screens in your car, you should also avoid ammonia-based cleaners (as it can damage the anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings).⁠

⁠What areas shouldn’t you forget?
Steering wheel; remote fob / key / start button; door handles; trunk grab areas; rearview mirror back/edges; air vents; gear selector; turn signal lever; windshield wiper controls; parking brake handle / release lever; center console / armrests. We also recommend cleaning the seat belt and buckle, but be sure to avoid harsh cleaners for the belt itself (as it could degrade the fibers and belt strength).⁠

⁠Another high-touch area that should not be forgotten
Your infotainment screen. For this we recommend screen wipes that are not antimicrobial or simply wiping with a soft cloth dampened with soap and water, and then drying with a clean, soft cloth.⁠

Finally, remember to wear gloves while disinfecting your car and only clean in a well ventilated area.⁠

We hope these tips help you to keep your interior cleaner and safer during this difficult time!