When you buy a new car you want keep it in its best condition for as long as possible, so caring for the interior is vital for keeping it at its best. The interior of a car can become dirty very easily from things such as snacks, drinks and if you have children the problem can be a lot worse. No matter the material your interior is leather, carpet or cloth taking care of it will stop it looking worn for many years to come.

If you eat and drink in the car then there is a high chance that you may spill some food or drink on the upholstery and there are a few ways in which you can clean these up so they don't stain. Firstly you should blot the stain with a cloth then you can buy upholstery cleaner from most car shops, spray a small amount on the area and scrub with a toothbrush. Once scrubbed dry with a clean cloth, always check exact instructions on how to use the product before applying, alternatives such as shaving gel can be used on some surfaces.

If ink is spilt on your car upholstery then to prevent the stain becoming larger you should blot up any excess ink first with a clean cloth. This is because if you rub the stain then it could spread making the stained area larger than the original stain. Once you have blotted up the excess you should then spray small amounts of hairspray on the stain letting it sit for a couple of minutes. Then take a clean cloth wiping the stain dry, repeat the spraying and wiping always making sure the cloth you are wiping with is clean.

Children playing with crayons in your car can cause many problems especially if they drop them and they get worn in to the upholstery. There are certain cleaning products that can clean crayon off material, one method you can use is WD40 sprayed on the area to loosen the crayon stain. You would then need to scrub with a stiff bristled brush to loosen the main amount of the crayon. Re-spray with WD40 than add a little dish washing liquid and work with the brush again and wipe with a clean paper towel.

To clean upholstered surfaces of mould or mildew you simply need to spray the area with a citrus cleaner and then blot with a white clean cloth. Carry on blotting the area and not rubbing until the area is dry, if the stain of odour still remains then simply repeat the process.