How to Clean Car Floor Mats

It’s no secret that your vehicle’s floor mats can take quite the beating as you make your daily commute through the West Bloomfield area. Floor mats protect your car from dirt, mud, snow, and spills regularly, which is why they need a good cleaning once in a while. Learn how to get your floor mats ready to defend your vehicle from dirt and debris in this handy guide from the service experts at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills.

The Supplies You’ll Need

Below are the supplies you’ll need before you get started:

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

How to Clean Rubber Floor Mats

Rubber floor mats are recommended for going on off-roading adventures or if you live in an area that gets lots of rain and snow. To ensure they remain effective at keeping your vehicle’s interior clean, wash your rubber mats regularly using these steps:

1. Start by removing them from your vehicle to avoid damaging the vehicle’s interior with water.
2. Shake out the mats and vacuum up any leftover debris.
3. Rinse the mats with clean water.
4. Apply a cleanser designed for rubber mats and gently scrub with a stiff bristle brush to remove additional grime and debris.
5. Rinse the mats clean.
6. Hang up to dry or dry using a microfiber towel. Do not replace until the mats are entirely dry.

How to Clean Carpet Floor Mats

If you do a lot of driving in the Southfield area and want to keep your carpet floor mat, we can help! The steps for how to clean carpet floor mats are different from rubber floor mats. Below are the steps of completing the steps:

1. Remove the floor mats from your vehicle.
2. Vacuum the floor mats to remove dirt.
3. Shake and whack the floor mats against a hard surface to remove the dust and smaller dirt particles.
4. Use a cleaner designed for carpet floor mats and apply it to your floor mats. Be sure to follow the application directions on your particular cleaner as they can vary.
5. Scrub the mats to remove any stains and ground-in debris.
6. Rinse thoroughly.
7. If you have access to a wet vac, try vacuuming your floor mats again. This helps remove any additional dirt as well as cut the drying time of your mats.
8. Hang your mats to dry. Do not put them back in your vehicle until they are completely dried.

Get Additional Car Care Tips From Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills!

You know how to clean car floor mats, and our service team can provide additional car care tips like how to make your car air refreshener, how to repair dents and what to do after an accident. We’re proud to serve as your go-to destination for all of your automotive needs. Don’t hesitate to visit our dealership near Birmingham for your next routine oil change or major repair. Give us a call if you have any questions.