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Insights into car cleaning.
Articles on interior cleaning, hand washing, upholstery, leather and odour, based on what actually works in the workshop.
Car care
What actually matters when cleaning.
Cleaning is the part of car care almost everyone has attempted themselves, which is exactly why it carries the most half-knowledge. These articles show what happens in the workshop: why the pre-wash decides how many wash marks you end up with, why salt in the carpet cannot be vacuumed out, and when an odour has a source rather than a cause.
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Winter interiors: salt stains and odour
Damp air, salt rings on mats and carpet, fogged windows and a musty smell: what really happens inside a car in winter and what actually helps.
Read articleWhy insect residue attacks the clear coat
Insect residue is protein and chitin. Under heat it bakes into the clear coat and behaves like a mildly etching acid. What still helps at that point.
Read articleInterior cleaning begins with the material
Why seats, carpets, leather, trim and odours should be assessed separately before an interior-cleaning process is planned.
Read articleWashing an electric car: what differs
Use the vehicle's wash-mode and pressure guidance, then follow the same contamination-control principles as any modern car.
Read articleCleaning electric-car interiors
Manufacturer guidance, minimal moisture and clean non-abrasive towels protect screens and coated cabin surfaces.
Read articleWhat professional vehicle washing changes
Controlled pre-rinsing, separate tools and material-specific chemistry reduce avoidable contact marks and missed details.
Read articleAutomatic car wash or hand wash?
Convenience, equipment condition and surface control explain the practical difference between the two wash methods.
Read articleWhat professional car care should show
Inspection, controlled work and an honest handover matter more than calling a detailer the best in Switzerland.
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