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Upholstery cleaners are an important part of your car-cleaning kit, whether it’s for bringing old upholstery in your classic to life or keeping a newer interior free from stains.
We tested all of the products here against test stains that we had fun making ourselves – and we didn’t hold back. We rubbed in melted chocolate, dolloped jam and scribbled with a Biro for the ultimate test of our car upholstery cleaners.
Not only that, but the recently purchased classic Jeep that was our ideal test vehicle also came complete with a filthy interior that offered time-ingrained marks and oil-stained carpets.
We’re looking for ease of use and outright cleaning power. Versatility plays a part, too: cleaners that can be used on vinyl, other plastic surfaces and even leather are good one-stop cleaning solutions for the whole of your car’s interior.
Upholstery cleaners
10. McLaren 02 Fabric Cleaner
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Quantity: 500ml
This is a good, user-friendly cleaner, but others in this test are better value and also proved to be more versatile. McLaren doesn’t specifically outline which surfaces the cleaner is compatible with, for a start.