Cleaning the interior ceiling (or roof)?

**mcpp66** · 03-27-2010, 09:53 AM

How do you guys clean the ceiling of the passenger area? Do you scrub it? Use a hot water extractor? Do you do anything at all?

**bill walsh** · 03-27-2010, 01:37 PM

i just use foam cleaner and sponge for head liners

**Grizzly** · 03-27-2010, 01:44 PM

I use a rag dampened warm water and a spritz of Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer

**O.C.Detailing** · 03-27-2010, 06:31 PM

I use APC mixed either 10:1 or 4:1, depending on how dirty it is, sprayed onto a microfiber and lightly scrub/wipe down the headliner. Headliners are tricky beasts...just be careful not to rub too hard or you can separate the fabric from the foam. Good luck.

**mcpp66** · 03-27-2010, 11:50 PM

Okay, I'm going to reveal my ignorance with this one..........what's a headliner?

**O.C.Detailing** · 03-27-2010, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by mcpp66

Okay, I'm going to reveal my ignorance with this one..........what's a headliner?

It is the portion of interior above your head in all vehicles. Usually a very soft fabric of some sort with a thin foam backing.

**mcpp66** · 03-27-2010, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by O.C.Detailing

It is the portion of interior above your head in all vehicles. Usually a very soft fabric of some sort with a thin foam backing.

I'm glad I asked...........I was thinking it was the sun visors.

**mcpp66** · 03-27-2010, 11:58 PM

So after you scrub the headliner how do you rinse out the soap and dry it?

**Z06-Goose** · 03-28-2010, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by mcpp66

So after you scrub the headliner how do you rinse out the soap and dry it?

Try using a soft brush first. Nothing else. Help it by vaccuming afterwards
You'll be surprised how just brusing it out first will clean up the headliner.
After that, assess the condition and see what you have left to work with.
Now, you can use the recommended "wet" method mentioned above if you have left with some dirty spots.
Use the a damp towel instead of saturating the fabric and gently work the area...

**mcpp66** · 03-28-2010, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Z06-Goose

Try using a soft brush first. Nothing else. Help it by vaccuming afterwards
You'll be surprised how just brusing it out first will clean up the headliner.
After that, assess the condition and see what you have left to work with.
Now, you can use the recommended "wet" method mentioned above if you have left with some dirty spots.
Use the a damp towel instead of saturating the fabric and gently work the area...

What about drying it if a wet method is used? Do I need a wet/dry vac or just let it air dry?