can someone help me?

jaeco · 05-04-2006, 02:06 PM

My mother has a Prius and I thought I'd surprise her for mothers day by totally cleaning her car for her. My question is, for cleaning the inside is it ok to use Armor-All or what should I use if not...I dont want to mess up her car for mothers day.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 05-04-2006, 02:14 PM

I believe Toyota recommends a damp cloth.
If a cleansing solvent is required, use something gentle, probably not Dawn or something promising intense cleaning.

The dash usually doesn't require anything more than a damp cloth. Some people have reported getting spills off the seats with water and dabbing.

nmrickie · 05-04-2006, 02:16 PM

Armor-All will not hurt anything, but some people don't like the shiny appearance -- especially with the reflection it would cause on the Prius' big windshield. Sounds like a great idea (I've waxed my mother's car a few times for M-Day), but you might ask first before applying the Armor-All.

gracetaylor · 05-04-2006, 03:15 PM

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My mother has a Prius and I thought I'd surprise her for mothers day by totally cleaning her car for her. My question is, for cleaning the inside is it ok to use Armor-All or what should I use if not...I dont want to mess up her car for mothers day.
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Very sweet thing for you to do & smart to ask first. Overall, I think that damp cloth is the cheapest & safest, but if you're dying to go the extra mile, I agree with just a light coat of Armor-All on the dash.

05-04-2006, 02:06 PM	#1
jaeco Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 10 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My mother has a Prius and I thought I'd surprise her for mothers day by totally cleaning her car for her. My question is, for cleaning the inside is it ok to use Armor-All or what should I use if not...I dont want to mess up her car for mothers day.

05-04-2006, 02:14 PM	#2
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,512 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	I believe Toyota recommends a damp cloth. If a cleansing solvent is required, use something gentle, probably not Dawn or something promising intense cleaning. The dash usually doesn't require anything more than a damp cloth. Some people have reported getting spills off the seats with water and dabbing.

05-04-2006, 02:16 PM	#3
nmrickie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 186 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Armor-All will not hurt anything, but some people don't like the shiny appearance -- especially with the reflection it would cause on the Prius' big windshield. Sounds like a great idea (I've waxed my mother's car a few times for M-Day), but you might ask first before applying the Armor-All.