How To Clean Car Floor Mats

The mats on your car’s floor get beat up over time as you drive around Clarkston. Your mats protect your Chevy Tahoe from mud, dirt, grime, and spills, so obviously, it’s a good idea to give them a thorough cleaning now and then. Learn how to clean car floor mats here from Bowman Chevrolet, and if you have questions, or need auto service, contact us. We’re always happy to help!

Supplies Needed to Clean Car Floor Mats

Make sure you have these cleaning materials before you getting started:

• For Rubber Floor Mats: Vacuum, rubber floor mat cleaner, stiff bristle brush, hose or bucket of water, microfiber towel, and a place to hang your mats to dry
• For Carpet Floor Mats: Vacuum, hose or bucket of water, brush, carpet floor mat cleaner, wet vac, and a place to hang your mats to dry

How to Clean Rubber Floor Mats

If you have rubber floor mats, you probably live in an area around Clarkston with a lot of sand, rain, or snow. Make sure you keep your car interior clean by washing your rubber floor mats following these simple steps:

1. Remove them from your Chevy.
2. Shake out the mats thoroughly.
3. Rinse the rubber floor mats with clean water.
4. Use a cleanser made for rubber mats and gently scrub them with a stiff bristle brush to remove any stuck-on mud or grime.
5. Rinse the mats completely clean.
6. Hang them up to dry or use a microfiber towel or hairdryer. Make sure they are fully dry before placing them back in your Chevy.

How to Clean Carpet Floor Mats

Do you have carpet floor mats in your Chevy? The steps for how to clean your carpet floor mats are a bit different from rubber car mats. Here’s how to clean carpet floor mats:

1. Remove the floor mats from your vehicle.
2. Thoroughly vacuum the floor mats to remove all the dirt.
3. Shake the floor mats against a hard surface to remove any remaining dust.
4. Use a cleaner designed for carpet floor mats and follow the application directions for the cleaner.
5. Scrub the mats carefully to remove any stains and lingering ground-in debris.
6. Rinse them completely clean.
7. If you have a wet vac, vacuum your floor mats one last time. This helps to eliminate any additional dirt and will help them dry out faster.
8. Hang your mats up to dry. Don’t put them back in your Chevy until you are sure they are completely dry because they could mold!

Bowman Chevrolet is At Your Service

Now that you understand how to clean car floor mats, head to the Bowman Chevrolet parts center near Waterford to get anything you need to do the job right. You can also order parts online. Would you rather have your Chevy washed and detailed by our service team? It’s easy to schedule a service appointment online or over the phone. We are conveniently located not far from Grand Blanc and ready to serve! While you’re here, be sure to check out our guide on whether a hand car wash or touchless car wash is better for your vehicle!