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Generally speaking, how much does it cost to shampoo the inside of a car these days?

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A lot of the interior upholstery and seats have years of stains and dirt and are overdue to be washed. I don't know how to do this myself or tell if a shop is ripping me off.

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It used to cost $25 to have your car cleaned.

Now it’s called “ detailing” and it’s $150 because the guy who hires kids to do it wants an F350 to commute in.
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Well, I just did the mats in the XC. I had what I thought was a good idea and used my electric power washer (it’s not a high power unit). I cleared out the driveway and laid them down. I put soap in the power washer and pre-treated stains and did some manual scrubbing, then I hosed them down for quite a while. After they dried I could tell that it didn’t do a good job. So I busted out the old green machine spot cleaner and did them by hand. All kinds of brown stuff was coming off the carpets. They smell great and look great. So, if you’re doing them yourself, don’t cut corners, it didn’t work for me. Cost, about 6 muscle relaxers.. Lol

Btw, the large cargo mat is still drying. I’m going to put that in the sun today.
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DonnVa wrote: 15 Jul 2022, 05:33 Btw, the large cargo mat is still drying. I’m going to put that in the sun today.
Hang it up by one edge. Water will drain out of it and it will dry faster.
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Meant to post this here…

I had to actually add value here, so I looked up my local price list- shocking!

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Exterior Detail Services

Vision Blade $19.99

Dramatically improves visibility in the rain and aids in the removal of ice and insects.
Hand Wax $49.99

The Hoffman Hand Wax helps protect your vehicle’s finish from damaging elements in the environment like the sun and rain. A high-quality wax is applied with a soft foam pad on all painted exterior surfaces, restoring color while protecting your vehicle’s finish. (Requires purchase of an Exterior Car Wash).
Nanoskin Surface Cleaner $59.99

Advance rubber polymers remove overspray and dirt embedded in the surface of your paint. A great first step to our Hand Waxing Service. (Requires purchase of an Exterior Car Wash).
Headlight Cleaning $69.99

Since 1990, most vehicles come equipped with clear plastic headlight lenses. Exposure to the sun’s UV rays, vehicle exhaust, and road debris can yellow and cloud the lenses. Additionally, many lenses utilize a thin protective laminate surface-coating which is also susceptible to deterioration over time— sometimes in as quickly as 2–3 years. Conventional cleanings will not reverse lens deterioration. This service will restore your headlight lenses.
Clay Service $79.99

By rubbing all painted surfaces of your vehicle with a specially designed automotive clay bar, we remove dirt and other particles embedded in the paint. This service is the best way to get a perfectly smooth surface and is the recommended first step of our Hoffman Hand Wax service. (Requires purchase of an Exterior Car Wash).
Meguiars 2-Step Wax $139.99

A compound and polish to help remove swirl marks, light to moderate scratches and water spots. (Requires purchase of an Exterior Car Wash)
Diamond Plate $299.99

A nano ceramic polymer coating that reacts with your vehicle’s clear coat finish to form a second layer and thicker coating for added protection.

Interior Detail Services

Seat Cleaning $79.99

For leather seats or fabric, no other detailing service cares for your seats better. Your vehicle’s leather and vinyl seats are cleaned and conditioned by our expert detailers while fabric seats are scrubbed and deep-cleaned with a hot water upholstery extractor. Single seat cleaning $15.00 each.
Two-Step Surface Cleaning $79.99

With this service, our professional detailers work to clean and condition all of the vinyl, plastic, and leather surfaces inside your vehicle, except for the seats, leaving the surfaces looking like new.
Odor Elimination Treatment $69.99

As you spend more time commuting, transporting and traveling, a clean, odorless and bacteria-free environment is essential. Simoniz ODOR-OUT is fast, safe and the most effective solution for eradicating odors and odor causing bacteria in vehicles. It doesn’t just mask odors, it eliminates them. The interior of your vehicle is sanitized while the circulation system is disinfected, neutralizing stubborn odors lingering deep inside your car.
Carpet Cleaning $79.99

There’s no better way to get rid of deep carpet and mat stains than the Hoffman Carpet Cleaning Service. Your carpets are deep-cleaned using soft-bristle power scrubbers and a powerful hot water extractor.
Pet Hair Removal $79.99
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I use Tornador + 20 gal 5 CFM @ 90 PSI compressor (Tornador needs around 6 @ 90 for 100% duty cycle). Leaves no dirt.

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