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How To Clean Car Floor Mats

One of the dirtiest parts of your car is probably your floor, so it’s important to know how to clean your car floor mats. After a long commute in Cleveland or protecting your vehicle from the dirt, mud, or snow on your shoes from outdoor excursions it’s no wonder that they need a good cleaning every once in a while. Well no worries, us service experts here at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted have decided to help you freshen up those mats yourself. Find out how to clean rubber floor mats and carpet floor mats below.

Gathering the Necessary Supplies

First things first, you have to make sure you have all the supplies you need for your particular mats before you start. Don’t have something on this list? Order it from us. Here are the supplies:

  • For Cleaning Rubber Floor Mats: Vacuum, rubber floor mat cleanser, stiff bristle brush, hose or bucket of water, and a microfiber towel or a place to hang your mats
  • For Cleaning Carpet Floor Mats: Vacuum, carpet floor mat cleaner, brush, hose or bucket of water, a wet vac (if available), and a place to hang your mats

How to Clean Rubber Floor Mats

When you’re an off-road enthusiast or you live somewhere that gets lots of rain or snow, rubber floor mats are wonderful. By washing your rubber mats regularly, you ensure they remain effective at keeping your interior clean. Here’s how to clean rubber floor mats:

  1. First, remove the mats from your vehicle. That way you don’t get the inside of your vehicle wet and avoid damaging it.
  2. Shake the mats to remove debris, then vacuum up whatever’s leftover.
  3. Use clean water to rinse the mats.
  4. Using a cleanser designed for rubber mats, gently scrub them with a stiff bristle brush. This will remove the last of the grime and debris.
  5. Completely rinse the mats.
  6. Now dry them by either hanging them up or wiping them with a microfiber towel. Make sure the mats are completely dry before replacing them.

How to Clean Carpet Floor Mats

If you’re using the factory-provided floor mats or are driving a luxury vehicle in Westlake, your floor mats are probably carpet. Cleaning carpet floor mats is slightly different from rubber mats. Here’s how to clean carpet floor mats:

  1. First, remove the floor mats from your vehicle.
  2. Shake the floor mats to remove debris, then vacuum them mats to get the dirt.
  3. Whack the floor mats against a hard surface to rid them of dust and smaller dirt particles.
  4. Apply a cleaner designed for carpet floor mats to your mats. Make sure you follow the application directions on your particular cleaner, as they can vary.
  5. Scrub the mats to remove any stains and the last of the debris.
  6. Completely rinse them.
  7. If you have access to a wet vac, try vacuuming your floor mats again. This will help remove any additional dirt, as well as cut the drying time of your mats.
  8. Now dry them by either hanging them up. Make sure the mats are completely dry before replacing them.

Want Some Help Cleaning Your Car’s Floor Mats?

Now, you’re prepared to clean your car floor mats at home and make driving in and around Avon as pleasant an experience as possible. Though, maybe you would still rather have someone else do it? No worries! Schedule an appointment with our service center and you can have your vehicle washed and detailed by our certified service experts. It’s easy. Still have questions? Reach out to us online or call us at (833) 971-0432 to start a conversation!

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