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Cleaning the Interior

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Nos402, Dec 9, 2005.

  1. Nos402

    Nos402 Junior Member

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    I did a search and couldn't find this topic (though I must have missed it), but I was wondering about suggestions on cleaning the interior. Particularly the fuzzy arm rests. What would be best to use to clean those areas and the carpets and cloth seats?
     
    #1 Nos402, Dec 9, 2005
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Just a wipe with a cloth washed in warm water I guess. Just don't rub too hard on the armrests (centre and doors) as they seem to be quite thin.

    Try these threads:

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=12274&hl=
    Cleaning MFD

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=11201&hl=
    Cleaning centre console and armrests

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=10679&hl=
    Cleaning Dashboard and console

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=10481&hl=
    Carpet mats cleaning tip

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=10074&hl=
    Cleaning dash and other interior parts

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=9903&hl=
    Cleaning carpet floor mats

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=8344&hl=
    What to use to clean MFD Screen

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=8101&hl=
    Coffee spill on the OEM front floor mats

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=5860&hl=
    Cleaning beige interior (this is a good long one)

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=7089&hl=
    Argh! Grease stain on seats...

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=7264&hl=
    Warning! Isopropyl alcohol caused dash discoloration
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Dec 9, 2005
  3. Nos402

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    Dammit! I hate when I miss threads that already answered my question! I did a search and read through about the first 2 pages of posts and never found anything about the interior (other than the MFD). Thanks for the help. I really do try not to be a moron. :D
     
    #3 Nos402, Dec 9, 2005
  4. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Hey Tideland. You have any suggestions? :)
     
    #4 TonyPSchaefer, Dec 10, 2005
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    spray and wipe? lol

    Umm, I use a swiffer cloth to clean the dust off. I use a mix of dettol and warm water to clean the rest of the interior (plastics, seats and all). Ammonia-Free Windex for the windows, chrome bits and mirrors and a vacuum cleaner for the rest of it. That'll take me at least an hour. The all season mats get a cold water rinse and left to dry.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Dec 10, 2005
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    I use Tough Stuff sprayed on warm, wet sponge. Works like a champ!
     
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