Car interior upholstery cleaning in Krakow
A car interior gets dirty differently from a home. Crumbs, drinks, dust from the vents and damp
off shoes all build up in a small space — and in a sealed cabin any smell is noticeable
immediately. We clean car upholstery by hot water extraction, the same method we use on furniture.
Scope
- Front seats and rear bench
- Headlining
- Door cards and armrests
- Mats and floor covering
- Boot, including its lining
- Seat belts
- Odour neutralisation
What comes out
- Coffee, drink and food stains
- Wear soiling on seat bolsters
- Pet marks, hair and smell
- Road salt and mud from the carpet after winter
- Tobacco smoke odour
- Marks left by child seats
The headlining needs care
It is the most delicate part of the interior. The fabric is glued to foam, and too much water
dissolves the adhesive, causing it to sag and ripple — damage that is effectively irreversible
without replacing the whole headlining. So we clean it with minimal moisture,
by surface method rather than extraction.
Leather is a different job
Leather upholstery is not extraction-cleaned. It needs a dedicated product and conditioning,
otherwise it dries out and cracks. If the car has leather or synthetic leather, mention it
when booking, as it changes both scope and time.
Drying
The interior stays damp for a few hours afterwards. The car should sit with the windows slightly
open in a ventilated spot. Shutting a wet cabin overnight ends in a musty smell —
which is why this is best booked for the morning.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car upholstery cleaning cost?
Quoted after looking at the car: it depends on the size of the interior, the scope
and how dirty it is. We give the price before starting.
How long does it take?
Usually a few hours for the full scope. Seats alone are noticeably quicker than a whole
interior including headlining and boot.
When can I drive it again?
Once it is dry, usually after a few hours of ventilation. Driving with a wet interior
and the windows shut encourages a damp smell.
Will you remove cigarette smell?
Cleaning the upholstery reduces it markedly. Where the smell has soaked into the headlining
and ventilation, only follow-up
ozone treatment tends to finish the job.
Do you clean leather seats?
Yes, but by a different process — cleaning and conditioning rather than extraction.
Will you get pet hair out?
Yes. Hair woven into the fabric is lifted mechanically first, as extraction alone will not pull it out.
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