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Old 08-03-2014, 06:44 AM   #1
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Best vacuum for interior?

The title says it all but to get more in depth, what's the best way to vacuum the crevice between the seats and the bottom panel in the door- the pumping things for your seat. I have a tremendous amount of dirt and debris on top of it and it's apparent that a regular vacuum at my local DIY Car Wash won't do the job. Any suggestions on how to clean it fast and efficiently? (I've tried using chopsticks, too time consuming and much effort)

Also, any recommendations or tips on cleaning and keeping the interior (dash board, seats, and panels) healthy and nice?
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Old 08-03-2014, 09:21 AM   #2
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Just use your household vacuum with a crevice tool.
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Old 08-03-2014, 09:50 AM   #3
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That's actually a question I had in my mind as well. Lately I've been thinking about a pneumatic one. So this thread got me googling.. I think I landed on this one..



http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...DwkaAnGo8P8HAQ


or this one...

http://www.skygeek.com/aircraft-tool..._U0aAu3Y8P8HAQ

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Old 08-03-2014, 11:29 AM   #5
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I have a cheap 800watt portable vacuum with extension for seat crevices and carpet.

303 aerospace protectant for dash and panels
Leathermaster foam cleaner for alcantara
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Old 08-03-2014, 03:25 PM   #6
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I use this: http://www.target.com/p/black-decker...xhYaAgBW8P8HAQ

Works fairly well and the battery easily lasts a full cleaning. Plus, based on my exp., it has more suction than most hand vacs and it is bagless.
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Old 08-03-2014, 03:42 PM   #7
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Dyson animal are great and I use it at home as well with different tools.
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Ive been using a bissell zing for my car. I don't have carpet at home so I never invested into a full on vacuum lol. All hardwood floors for me.
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Backpack Vacuum for all the H8rs
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Griots Garage makes a great auto vac'
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Dyson be like da bling bang fah vacuums nowz yah?

Wish I had one...not particularly for just car use...but dem cordless ones wud be nice for home use.

Prysee doh
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