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Aussie Conditions
Look, I've spent 15 years cleaning everything from dust-caked LandCruisers to messy family SUVs, and summer is always the worst. Between the 40-degree heat and the kids bringing half the beach home, your interior takes a beating. This guide is a quick-fire checklist to help you deep clean and protect your cabin from that harsh Aussie UV.
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Pre-Start Sanity Check
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The Interior Process
The Big Blowout
Use a brush or compressed air to flick dust out of cracks and vents before vacuuming. It makes the actual suck-down much faster.
Deep Vacuum
Go over the carpets twice. If you've got red dust, use a massage gun on the carpet to vibrate the dirt to the surface. Works a treat.
Hard Surface Scrub
Spray APC onto your cloth (not the dash) and wipe down. Use a brush for textured plastics. I learned this the hard way, overspray ruins electronics.
Leather or Fabric Clean
Use a dedicated leather cleaner or fabric foam. Don't soak the seats; just work the product in and wipe the grime away.
UV Protection
Apply your protectant to the dash and door cards. This is vital in February to stop the Aussie sun from cracking your plastics.
Glass Clarity
Two-cloth method: one to apply cleaner, one dry one to buff. Ensures you won't get those annoying streaks when driving into the sunset.
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