Is it possible and how to properly use Vanish to clean the car interior?

Most drivers carefully monitor the condition of their “brainchild”. They care not only about the appearance of the car, but also about the comfort in the cabin.

And if general cleaning is required, the owner uses a certain set of interior cleaning products and scours the Internet in search of universal stain removers.

Let's try to figure out if it's suitable "Vanish" for cleaning the interior of a car, can it be used to treat glass, panels, seats?

Composition of the product, its advantages and disadvantages

Vanish brand products quickly conquered the Russian market and established themselves there. Considering that the range of products is rich and new brands of branded stain removers are constantly appearing, ordinary people are interested in the question of how effective it is.

The basic products are the Vanish Oxi Action oxygen series, which are produced in the form of powder and spray.

Composition includes:

• about 30% oxygen bleach;
• 5% surfactants;
• enzymes (enzymes);
• flavoring

So not rich in components “Vanish” acts by removing stains from fleecy and fabric surfaces not only in the apartment, but also in the car.

It is logical to assume that if cleaning home carpets gives results, then why not use a product to remove stains from seats, ceilings, and fleecy rugs. At the same time, it frees the interior from dust and debris, giving it shine and a pristine appearance.

Positive and negative sides

The undoubted advantages of the new generation product include:

• ease of use;
• easy removal;
• economical consumption.

Flaws:

• does not cope well with old stains and dirt that has already ingrained itself into the surface;
• difficult to work on vertical surfaces;
• If applied in excess, streaks will form.

Residues of wet product tend to stick. In this case, you need advice and help from professionals.

Which one is better to clean?

“Vanish” is used exclusively on fleecy and fabric surfaces. And the selection of the product is an important point, since the driver tries to achieve the maximum effect during a one-time dry cleaning of the car interior.

There are several lines of the Vanish series:

1. A 500 ml spray option is suitable for removing stains. It contains less oxygen bleach and is designed to remove stains from upholstery (coffee, tea, yogurt, lipstick, wine, etc.).

   It is used to remove fresh stains; it cannot handle old and stubborn stains. Cost – within 400 rubles. The rating of the product is low.

2. The “gold standard” is Vanish brand powders. Their formula is enhanced with additional components, so no pre-treatment is needed. Available in bags and cans.A kilogram package costs 400 rubles. Powders are rated 4 points out of 5 possible.
3. New products include gels, which are considered a good find for all fabrics, including delicate ones (wool, silk). The thick composition penetrates into the villi and fibers, which helps with better cleaning.

   Sold in 450 ml and 1 liter bottles. The cost of a 450 mg bottle is about 300 rubles. In Otzovik, most opinions boil down to the fact that the gel does not cope well with the functions declared by the manufacturer.

The “Crystal White” series only works on white fabrics and its main component is oxygen bleach.

Do-it-yourself dry cleaning of a car dealership, reviews

When preparing for general cleaning of the interior, the car owner uses other means in parallel with Vanish. There is no universal cleaner and therefore a certain arsenal is needed.

Most often used:

• “Profoam” series preparations: designed for plastic parts of cars, doors, smooth ceilings;
• “Autosol” and “PRO Line” professionally clean leather surfaces (chairs, upholstery);
• for Alcantra or artificial suede, an Alcantra foam cleaner is more suitable;
• “Facile” from the Gold Line series is universal: it removes dirt from leather, fabric, and alcant.

Most products are foam cleaning products in cylinders, which are sprayed onto the contaminated surface and removed after 1-2 minutes using a cloth. Foam absorbs dirt, creating a pristine clean surface.

Dry cleaning the interior using the Vanish product includes several main stages, which should be discussed in more detail.

Preparatory stage

Preparing the interior is necessary so that later it will be convenient to work and everything unnecessary will be left “overboard”, and what is important for processing will be at hand.

You also need:

1. Disconnect the radio and other internal devices to prevent a short circuit.
2. Unload the contents of the car by removing everything from the trunk, rear seats, and glove compartment.
3. Get rugs, bedspreads, covers.
4. Vacuum the interior surface to remove most of the dust and dirt.
5. In inaccessible areas, use an air compressor attachment to blow dust out of the interior.

Cleaning the seats

Apply damp powder without lumps in an even layer to chairs, armrests and headrests (you shouldn’t be too zealous, excess funds will lead to divorce). After 20-40 minutes, when the product dries and absorbs dirt, it is carefully collected using a vacuum cleaner.

You can read more about cleaning car seats using Vanish products Here.

Ceiling treatment

The ceiling area is divided into several parts, processing is carried out in stages. Each part is covered in turn with foam. The foam is prepared according to the instructions indicated on the packaging of the powder.

A practitioner at one of the review sites shares tips on processing with Vanish foam.

Window glass should be covered with plastic film or filled with soapy water to prevent foam from getting on it.. If it dries out, it will not be easy to wash off the dried Vanish. The tint, which is not resistant to chemicals, will suffer.

Washing doors and front panel

The foam is applied to the fleecy part using a sponge. The treatment is continued for 20-40 minutes, after applying a soap solution to the glass. The “Vanish” that has absorbed dirt is washed with a napkin, rubbing it in one direction.

If there are stains, do not rub or soak the contaminated area, so as not to get new problems in the form of stains. You should try to treat the entire surface evenly and if the result is not satisfactory, then work with the stain separately. There is an alternative opinion regarding the Vanish treatment.

To treat other surfaces, use “Profoam 4000” or another proven and reliable product. After dry cleaning is completed, the interior is dried for 2 to 6 hours, depending on the weather.

How much will professional cleaning cost?

For some drivers, the best option is professional cleaning at a car dealership. Auto technicians will carry out special treatment with selected detergents, removing all visible and invisible contaminants, removing dust and disinfecting.

The price of such a miracle cleaning is from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles depending on the degree of contamination.

Analogs

There are inexpensive alternative products that give good results when cleaning fluffy surfaces in the car:

1. "Ace oxi magic" Available in cardboard packaging of 0.5 kg. Suitable for white colored pile. It has a pleasant aroma and is recommended for delicate fabrics. Vanisha has a weaker effect, but is characterized by low chemical aggressiveness.
2. "Udalix Oxi Ultra" Sold in 0.5 kg cans. Removes difficult stains. He can use brilliant green, resin, and fat. Due to its highly effective formula, it is versatile. Not always on sale.
3. "Sarma Active 5 in 1" Due to the content of enzymes, it allows you to return bright colors to the surface. Long-term processing is required to obtain results. Removes difficult stains and bleaches villi well.

Useful video

Watch a video about cleaning the car interior using Vanish powder and a vacuum cleaner:

Conclusion

Cleaning the interior of a car with your own hands is not an expensive and doable process. You need to put in some effort and the result will be obvious. Dry cleaning a car dealership takes from 2 to 5 hours and with the right approach the desired goal will be achieved.

The driver decides which product to use, having tested the “chemistry” on his own car and gained experience. Vanish is just one option, but there is no consensus on its use.