How to Clean Car Floor Mats

Car floor mats take a beating as you make your daily commute in Orland Park. They protect your vehicle from dirt, mud, snow, and spills regularly, so it is no surprise that they require a good cleaning now and then. Get your floor mats ready to defend your vehicle another day in this guide to how to clean floor mats, from the service experts at The Garage at Bettenhausen!

Supplies You’ll Need

You want to make sure you have the proper supplies before getting started:

• Rubber Floor Mats: Vacuum, rubber floor mat cleanser, 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 great for off-road enthusiasts and drivers who live in an area that gets a lot of rain and snow. Ensure they remain effective at keeping your interior clean by washing your rubber mats regularly, using these steps:

1. When you learn how to clear rubber floor mats, start by removing them from your vehicle to avoid damaging the interior of your vehicle 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 with a microfiber towel. Make sure mats are completely dry before replacing them. 

How to Clean Carpet Floor Mats

If you’re driving a luxury vehicle in Oak Forest or are using factory-provided floor mats, they’re probably carpet instead of rubber. The steps for how to clean car floor mats made of carpet are different than for rubber. Here’s how to complete the job:

1. Remove the floor mats from your vehicle. 
2. Vacuum the floor mats to remove to remove dirt.
3. Shake and whack the floor mats against a hard surface to rid them of dust and smaller dirt particles. 
4. Use a cleaner designed for carpet floor mats and apply it to your floor mats. Make sure you 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 will help remove any additional dirt, as well as cut the drying time of your mats. 
8. Hang your mats to dry. Make sure they are completely dry before placing them back in your vehicle. 

Need Help Cleaning Your Floor Mats?

Now that you know how to clean your car floor mats at home in Frankfort, you want to make sure you have the materials to do it properly. Visit The Garage at Bettenhausen today and we will ensure you do. You can also get your vehicle washed and detailed by our certified service experts! Simply schedule an appointment online to get started. Want more information? Contact us onlineor call us at 708-532-9600 to start a conversation! You can also check out our service and parts hub for vehicle maintenance tips, such as how to start a car in cold weather!