A clean interior starts with the right cleaner. The D-CON C.I.A. Complete Interior is an all-in-one interior cleaner: it tackles the dashboard, door panels, plastic, vinyl, rubber, glass and leather in one step. It dries to a matte finish without a greasy film or oily sheen, and you do not need to dilute it. You will find D-CON C.I.A. Complete Interior in the shop.
What CIA does
Most interior routines call for several bottles for different surfaces: one for plastic, one for glass, one for leather. The CIA combines them into one, which saves time, supplies and space in your cabinet. It removes dust, skin oils and dirt from hard interior surfaces and dries to a crisp, matte finish, so no greasy shine that attracts dust or reflects in your windscreen. That matte look is deliberate: a dashboard with a wet, glossy layer reflects in the windscreen and actually attracts dust again faster. The formula also leaves the interior feeling fresh and hygienic, and the fresh scent lingers afterwards.
Why on the cloth, not the surface
Always spray the CIA onto your microfiber cloth and not directly onto the surface. That keeps overspray away from screens, electronics and vents, and prevents liquid from running into gaps and edges. It matters especially at the infotainment screen and glossy dashboard parts: there you wipe lightly and in one direction.
How to use it
Spray on the cloth. Spray the CIA onto a clean microfiber cloth or soft brush, not directly onto screens or electronics.
Wipe the surface. Wipe the surface: dashboard, door panels, centre console, plastic, vinyl and leather.
Seams and vents. Work seams, vents and stitched seams with a soft detailing brush so you reach everywhere.
Buff off. Buff off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth for a crisp, matte finish and let the car air for a moment.
Which surfaces
The CIA is suitable for hard interior surfaces: dashboard, door panels, plastic, vinyl, rubber, glass, high-gloss parts and leather. On leather it cleans well, but give it a separate leather care afterwards for extra protection. Not sure which cleaner is safe for which material, then read the guide cleaning your interior without damage.
Tips for the best result
Work panel by panel so you buff evenly and avoid streaks.
For screens, use a clean, lightly dampened cloth and wipe in one direction.
Fold your cloth regularly to a clean side, otherwise you smear picked-up dirt back.
Leave the car open for a moment afterwards so moisture and scent can escape.
You will find more interior cleaners in the interior cleaners category.