April 30th, 2022

FILTHIEST PARTS OF YOUR CAR 
​1. Boot - 1,425 bacteria identified 
2. Driver’s seat - 649 bacteria identified 
3. Gearstick - 407 bacteria identified 
4. Back seat - 323 bacteria identified
5. Dashboard - 317 bacteria identified
6. Steering wheel - 146 bacteria identified
7. Toilet seat - 34 bacteria  
                                            In all, 1,425 bacteria identified during the research. 
                                                                    *Research & photo credit: Aston University
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Your vehicles interior and how our interior services are set up
Material:
 Automotive interiors are made up of plastics, nylon, polyester, vinyl, leather, faux leather, suede and more. With every changing year the automotive industry is changing how they use those products in our vehicles.
Products:

• High ph cleaners for hair & body oils, food, beverages, pet hair/oils and cigarette smoke.
• Disinfectants to kill allergy- and disease-causing germs, fungi, mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria.
• Stain and odor blockers to help keep the vehicle clean and fresh months after.
• Stain guards that protect from future spills and also keep material soft & new feeling

Safety equipment:

• Latex gloves 
• Respirator to protect the lungs against airborne dust which can cause allergies
• Eye wear for loose debris
• Disposable suits for extreme cases like mold and blood 

Tools & equipment:

• Commercial grade carpet extractor
• Commercial grade steamer
• Air movers for fast drying
• Air filtration system for the shop to keep breathable air clean
• Various brushes, sprayers, bottles and toweling

What gets cleaned and detailed in the Interior:

• Dashboard including inside vents and around sensitive areas like the info center
• Consoles including cup holders, switches and knobs
• Door panels, pockets, cracks and crevices
• Fabric and leather seating
• Carpeting including under & along seat tracks
• Headliner (ceiling material)
• Windows including their edges
• Rear deck lid (coupes & sedans)
• Cargo or trunk areas

Why: 
 I carry products and introduce procedures specific for each concern to help remedy the issues, deliver a safe vehicle and happy client experience. 
 While all purpose cleaners work great as a general cleaner, interiors are complex and need multiple types of cleaners for various jobs.
 The products I use need to be safe for myself to breathe and touch, safe for you, your family and pets after picking up your vehicle, safe for the surface being applied to and safe for our environment. 
 I want vehicles to leave my shop that not only look better but stay cleaner longer over any other vehicle.

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