Cleaning the rubberized interior

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I’m wondering what products/ processes that you use to clean the rubberized parts of the interior, especially the dash?
It really seems to grab lint.
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I use the same microfiber towel (use a new one, not washed; they collect lint after you wash them) I use to dry the car after washing. Squeeze most of the water out and it'll be nice and damp. You can wipe everything in the interior with it without fear of damaging/scratching anything.
 

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I use the same microfiber towel (use a new one, not washed; they collect lint after you wash them) I use to dry the car after washing. Squeeze most of the water out and it'll be nice and damp. You can wipe everything in the interior with it without fear of damaging/scratching anything.
Don't wash your microfiber towels with anything other than other microfiber towels. That way they don't collect lint because there is no lint to collect.
 

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Don't wash your microfiber towels with anything other than other microfiber towels. That way they don't collect lint because there is no lint to collect.
I tried that...once. Now I'm not allowed to touch the washing machine. Easier to just go buy a 12-pack. Of towels. I mean beer is good too but you can't dry your car with it.
 

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I tried that...once. Now I'm not allowed to touch the washing machine. Easier to just go buy a 12-pack. Of towels. I mean beer is good too but you can't dry your car with it.
I see that you applied the husband’s trick: Do something so poorly that you will never have to do it again.
 

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Like others have said, a new microfiber towel and I like to use this Meguiar's spray because its non creasy and smells nice. I spray the rag first and the clean away.

Meguiar's® Ultimate Interior Detailer™, G16216, 15.2 oz. Spray | Meguiar's (meguiars.com)
Second this and the clean microfiber towels. Usually anything Meguiars has been solid and dependable. For the flooring it's straight rubber, I just use my soapy cleaning mit and towel dry it.
 
 




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