{"title":"Textile \u0026 Upholstery","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePolster und Teppich reinigen und danach imprägnieren\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWie reinigt man Autopolster richtig? Mit Schaum statt mit Flüssigkeit und mit einer Absaugung, die den gelösten Schmutz wieder aufnimmt. Was in den Schaumstoff läuft, wandert beim Trocknen zurück nach oben und wird zum Rand. Eine Textilversiegelung danach hält Flüssigkeit auf der Faser. Bei Detailing1 stehen dafür Reiniger und Versiegelungen bereit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextil- und Polsterpflege\u003c\/strong\u003e im Auto arbeitet an Sitzbezügen, Teppich, Fußmatten und Dachhimmel. Die Herausforderung ist nicht das Lösen des Schmutzes, sondern seine Entfernung: Textilien saugen Flüssigkeit auf und geben sie langsam wieder ab. Wer zu nass arbeitet, transportiert den gelösten Schmutz in den Schaumstoff, von wo er beim Trocknen als Rand zurückkommt. Deswegen arbeitet diese Kategorie mit Schaum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinigen und imprägnieren sind zwei Gruppen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Das Sortiment teilt sich in Textilreiniger und Versiegelungen oder Imprägnierungen. Die reine Reinigung findest du unter \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/textilreiniger\"\u003eTextilreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e, die Schutzschicht danach steht hier daneben.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEin Konzentrat trägt die Kategorie.\u003c\/strong\u003e Der \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK „Pol Star\" Reinigerkonzentrat für Textil, Leder und Alcantara\u003c\/a\u003e ist unser mit Abstand meistverkauftes Produkt dieser Kategorie und deckt alle drei Materialien ab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImprägnierung verschiebt das Problem nach vorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Auf versiegeltem Textil steht verschütteter Kaffee als Tropfen und lässt sich abtupfen, statt in Sekunden einzuziehen. Der Zeitunterschied zwischen Fleck und kein Fleck liegt genau dort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraxistipp von Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wir sehen häufig Sitze, auf denen nach der Reinigung ein heller Rand steht, der vorher nicht da war. Das ist kein Rückstand vom Produkt, sondern der ursprüngliche Schmutz, der mit der Feuchtigkeit nach unten gewandert und beim Trocknen an der Grenze wieder hochgekommen ist. Die Lösung ist weniger Wasser und mehr Aufnahme: Arbeite mit trockenem Schaum, drücke ein sauberes Frotteetuch fest auf die Fläche und wiederhole das, bis das Tuch nichts mehr aufnimmt. Wenn du einen Nass-Sauger hast, ist er hier wichtiger als jedes Produkt. Und behandle immer die ganze Sitzfläche bis zur nächsten Naht, nie nur den Fleck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDie Faser hält den Schmutz und gibt ihn ungern her\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAutotextilien sind fast immer Polyester-Gewebe auf einem Schaumstoffträger. Dieser Aufbau erklärt beide Eigenheiten der Kategorie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Faser selbst ist glatt und nimmt kaum Schmutz an. Was verschmutzt, ist der Zwischenraum zwischen den Fasern, in dem sich Staub, Krümel und eingetrocknete Flüssigkeit sammeln. Deshalb ist das Absaugen vor jeder Nassbehandlung kein Vorgeplänkel, sondern der Schritt, der den größten Teil der Arbeit erledigt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer Schaumstoff darunter ist das eigentliche Problem. Er saugt auf wie ein Schwamm und gibt nur langsam wieder ab. Was an Flüssigkeit dorthin gelangt, bleibt tagelang und nimmt beim Verdunsten den gelösten Schmutz wieder mit nach oben. Genau das erzeugt die Ränder, die nach einer Reinigung schlimmer aussehen als vorher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTextilreiniger arbeiten deshalb mit Schaum. Der Schaum trägt die Tenside, hat aber nur einen Bruchteil des Wassergehalts einer Flüssigkeit. Heißt für dich: Die Reinigungswirkung bleibt oben in der Faser, wo der Schmutz sitzt, und der Schaumstoff bleibt trocken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEin dritter Aspekt betrifft die Wassermenge über die Fläche. Ein Sitz wirkt kleiner, als er ist — Sitzfläche, Lehne, Wangen und Seiten kommen zusammen leicht auf anderthalb Quadratmeter. Wer diese Fläche gleichmäßig durchfeuchtet, bringt mehrere hundert Milliliter Wasser in ein geschlossenes Fahrzeug, und das muss vollständig wieder heraus. Genau daran scheitern Reinigungen, die vom Ergebnis her richtig gemacht waren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer zweite Grund für Schaum ist die Kontrolle. Du siehst, wo schon Produkt liegt, und überdosierst nicht. Bei einer Flüssigkeit merkst du das erst, wenn der Sitz durchgeweicht ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbsaugen aufschäumen einarbeiten und aufnehmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer Ablauf hat vier Schritte, und der vierte ist der, den fast alle weglassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbsaugen kommt zuerst und gründlich. Mit einer Fugendüse in die Sitznähte, mit einer Bürstendüse über die Fläche. Krümel, die feucht werden, lassen sich nicht mehr saugen — sie werden zu Schlamm in der Naht. Bei Fahrzeugen mit Kindersitzen lohnt es, den Sitz vorher auszubauen oder wenigstens weit nach vorn zu schieben.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDann wird aufgeschäumt. Konzentrate mischst du nach Verschmutzungsgrad an, gebrauchsfertige Schäume sprühst du direkt auf. Arbeite in Abschnitten von einem halben Sitz, damit nichts antrocknet, und trage sparsam auf — die Fläche soll feucht wirken, nicht nass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMit einer weichen Bürste arbeitest du den Schaum in die Faser ein, in kreisenden Bewegungen ohne Druck. Bei hartnäckigen Stellen hilft Einwirkzeit mehr als Kraft. Zu festes Bürsten stellt die Fasern auf, und die Stelle sieht danach heller aus als ihre Umgebung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer vierte Schritt ist die Aufnahme, und er entscheidet über das Ergebnis. Ein sauberes Frotteetuch fest aufdrücken, bis es sich vollsaugt, dann eine trockene Stelle nehmen und wiederholen. Mit einem Nass-Sauger geht es schneller und gründlicher. Was du hier nicht herausholst, siehst du in zwei Wochen wieder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer richtige Zeitpunkt ist ein warmer, trockener Tag mit der Möglichkeit, das Fahrzeug mehrere Stunden offen stehen zu lassen. Im November bei Nebel dauert das Trocknen ein Vielfaches, und genau in dieser Zeit entsteht der muffige Geruch. Wenn es nicht anders geht, hilft ein Ventilator, der Luft durch den Innenraum bewegt, mehr als jede Heizung — Wärme ohne Luftaustausch treibt die Feuchtigkeit nur an die Scheiben.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZum Trocknen Türen öffnen und Luft bewegen. Ein Sitz, der feucht in einem geschlossenen Fahrzeug steht, riecht nach zwei Tagen muffig — und dieser Geruch sitzt dann im Schaumstoff, wo ihn kein Oberflächenreiniger erreicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKaffee Öl und Erbrochenes brauchen Verschiedenes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlecken lassen sich nach ihrer Chemie sortieren, und die bestimmt das Mittel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWasserlösliche Flecken wie Kaffee, Saft und Limonade sind der einfachste Fall, solange sie frisch sind. Sie gehen mit dem Standardreiniger heraus. Entscheidend ist die Zeit: In den ersten Minuten reicht Abtupfen mit einem feuchten Tuch, nach einer Woche brauchst du eine Grundreinigung des ganzen Sitzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFetthaltige Flecken von Pommes, Sonnencreme oder Handcreme verlangen mehr Tensid und Einwirkzeit. Hier lohnt es, das Konzentrat kräftiger anzusetzen und dem Schaum fünf Minuten zu geben, bevor du bürstest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProteinhaltige Flecken, also Milch, Blut und Erbrochenes, dürfen nicht mit Wärme behandelt werden. Protein gerinnt und bindet sich dann dauerhaft an die Faser. Kalt arbeiten, nie mit heißem Wasser, und die Fläche danach gut durchlüften — sonst bleibt der Geruch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaugummi und Wachs sind Sonderfälle, bei denen Kälte statt Chemie hilft. Ein Kühlakku aus dem Gefrierfach auf die Stelle gelegt macht die Masse spröde, danach lässt sie sich mit einer stumpfen Kante abbrechen, statt sie in die Faser zu schmieren. Erst was danach als Rest bleibt, ist ein Fall für den Reiniger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer schwierigste Fall ist Tierurin, weil das Problem nicht in der Faser sitzt, sondern im Schaumstoff darunter. Oberflächenreinigung nimmt den Fleck und lässt den Geruch, der bei Feuchtigkeit wiederkommt. Hier führt kaum ein Weg an einer Durchfeuchtung mit anschließendem Nass-Absaugen vorbei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFür Fußmatten und Teppich gibt es mit dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-foaming-floormat-and-carpet-cleaner-fussmatten-und-teppichreiniger\"\u003eMeguiars FOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner Fußmatten- und Teppichreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e ein Produkt, das für die robusteren Flächen ausgelegt ist, wo mehr Mechanik möglich ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEine Imprägnierung entscheidet über den nächsten Fleck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEin knappes Drittel des Sortiments sind Versiegelungen und Imprägnierungen. Sie arbeiten anders als jede Reinigung und lohnen sich vor allem präventiv.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEine Textilimprägnierung senkt die Oberflächenenergie der Faser. Wasser und wässrige Flüssigkeiten können sie dann nicht mehr benetzen und bleiben als Tropfen stehen, statt einzuziehen. Praktisch heißt das: Der verschüttete Kaffee liegt sichtbar obenauf und lässt sich abtupfen, statt in Sekunden in den Schaumstoff zu laufen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-allround-textile-sealant-st0-01-premium-textilversiegelung\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Allround Textile Sealant „St0.01\" Premium Textilversiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e und der \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-fabriccoating-textilimpragnierung\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FabricCoating Textilimprägnierung\u003c\/a\u003e decken diese Gruppe ab, dazu der \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innovacar-sc4-tex-coat-textilversiegelung\"\u003eINNOVACAR „SC4\" Tex Coat Textilversiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e und der \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-automotive-texlock-textilversiegelung\"\u003eTHE FINISHER „TexLock\" Textilversiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie ehrliche Einordnung: Eine Imprägnierung ist kein Dauerzustand. Sie wird durch Reibung abgetragen und muss nach ein bis zwei Jahren erneuert werden, auf der Sitzfläche früher als an der Lehne. Und sie schützt gegen Flüssigkeit, nicht gegen trockenen Schmutz — Staub setzt sich weiterhin ab, und die Sitze müssen genauso oft abgesaugt werden wie vorher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeim Auftragen entscheidet die Gleichmäßigkeit. Die Imprägnierung wird in mehreren dünnen Sprühgängen über Kreuz aufgebracht, nicht in einem nassen Durchgang — sonst entstehen Zonen mit unterschiedlicher Wirkung, die man erst beim ersten Fleck bemerkt. Zwischen den Gängen kurz ablüften lassen. Und gut belüften, weil die meisten Produkte dieser Gruppe lösemittelbasiert arbeiten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer richtige Zeitpunkt ist direkt nach einer Grundreinigung auf der trockenen Faser. Auf verschmutztem Textil aufgetragen, schließt die Imprägnierung den Schmutz ein und hält deutlich kürzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFür Cabrio-Verdecke und Außentextilien gibt es mit dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-marine-coverguard-textilversiegelung\"\u003eTHE FINISHER „CoverGuard\" Textilversiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e eine Variante, die zusätzlich auf UV-Belastung ausgelegt ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVom Konzentrat bis zur Versiegelung\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDas Sortiment dieser Kategorie ist kompakt und in drei Gruppen sortiert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Konzentrate stehen an der Spitze, und das aus gutem Grund. Der \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK „Pol Star\" Reinigerkonzentrat für Textil, Leder und Alcantara\u003c\/a\u003e führt unsere Verkaufsliste mit deutlichem Abstand an. Er deckt drei Materialien mit einem Produkt ab und lässt sich je nach Verschmutzung unterschiedlich stark ansetzen — bei einem Innenraum, der Stoffsitze, Alcantara-Wangen und Lederdetails mischt, spart das zwei Flaschen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie gebrauchsfertigen Schaumreiniger bilden die zweite Gruppe. SONAX stellt hier die breiteste Auswahl, darunter den \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-polster-alcantarareiniger-textilreiniger\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Polster+AlcantaraReiniger Textilreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e in der Aerosol-Variante und die treibgasfreie Version für alle, die auf Druckgas verzichten wollen. Für gemischte Sitze aus Leder und Stoff gibt es den \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-automotive-leathertexclean-leder-textilreiniger\"\u003eTHE FINISHER „LeatherTexClean\" Leder-Textilreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e, der beide Bezüge in einem Durchgang bedient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie dritte Gruppe sind die zehn Versiegelungen und Imprägnierungen, von der Standardvariante bis zu Spezialisten wie dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2-fabric-coat-textilversiegelung\"\u003eGYEON Q² Fabric Coat Textilversiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e und dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soft99-cloth-barrier-fabric-coat-textilimpraegnierung-170ml\"\u003eSoft99 Cloth Barrier Fabric Coat Textilimprägnierung\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer Verbrauch ist in dieser Kategorie schwerer zu kalkulieren als bei Leder, weil er stark vom Verschmutzungsgrad abhängt. Für eine Grundreinigung von Sitzen und Teppich eines Kompaktwagens rechnest du mit 200 bis 400 ml Gebrauchslösung, bei einem stark verschmutzten Gebrauchtwagen mit dem Mehrfachen und mehreren Durchgängen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlcantara Vinyl und Stoffsitz im Vergleich\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicht jedes weiche Material im Innenraum ist ein Stoffsitz, und die Unterschiede sind praktisch relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer klassische Stoffsitz ist der unkomplizierteste Fall. Schaumreiniger, weiche Bürste, aufnehmen, trocknen. Der \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-polster-alcantarareiniger-treibgasfrei-polsterreiniger\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Polster+AlcantaraReiniger (Treibgasfrei) Polsterreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e ist hier unser bestbevorrateter Artikel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlcantara und Mikrofaser-Bezüge sind aufgeraut und brauchen Zurückhaltung. Nass eingerieben legen sich die Fasern flach und glänzen speckig. Arbeite mit minimaler Feuchtigkeit, tupfe statt zu reiben und bürste die Faser danach vorsichtig wieder auf. Der Effekt tritt vor allem an Lenkrad und Sitzwangen auf, wo die Reibung ohnehin hoch ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl ist kein Textil, taucht aber in dieser Kategorie auf, weil es an Sitzwangen und in Booten häufig neben Stoff verbaut ist. Es braucht keinen Textilreiniger, sondern eine Kombination aus Reinigung und UV-Schutz, etwa mit dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-marine-vinyltexclean-vinyl-textilreiniger\"\u003eTHE FINISHER „VinylTexClean\" Vinyl-\/Textilreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e und dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-marine-vinylguard-vinylpflege\"\u003eTHE FINISHER „VinylGuard\" Vinylpflege\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer Dachhimmel ist der heikelste Bereich im ganzen Fahrzeug. Er ist verklebt, und zu viel Feuchtigkeit löst ihn vom Trägermaterial — ein Schaden, der sich nur durch Neubeziehen beheben lässt. Dort arbeitest du fast trocken, mit wenig Schaum und ohne Druck. Im Zweifel ist ein leicht fleckiger Dachhimmel das kleinere Übel gegenüber einem, der sich in Wellen absenkt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWenn dein Innenraum überwiegend Leder hat, führt der Weg zu \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leder\"\u003eLeder\u003c\/a\u003e mit eigener Chemie. Für Armaturen und Hartflächen ist \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/innenraumpflege\"\u003eInnenraumpflege\u003c\/a\u003e zuständig, und den Überblick über alle drei Materialwelten gibt \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/innenraum\"\u003eInnenraum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soft99-cloth-barrier-fabric-coat-textilimpraegnierung-170ml","title":"Cloth Barrier Fabric Coat Fabric Protector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProtection and care for car fabrics: Soft99 Cloth Barrier Fabric Coat fabric protector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet to know the game-changing Fusso technology for your car's interior with Soft99 Cloth Barrier Fabric Coat fabric protector. This clever fabric protector uses an advanced fluoropolymer formula to keep fabric surfaces safe from moisture, stains and dirt. 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On marine vinyl you lift sunscreen film, sweat and salt haze without a greasy shine; on tough fabrics you pull stains without over-soaking the fibres. The product flashes off residue-free so the care and protection products that follow can grab evenly – for a calm, clean cockpit look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing it on board – dose, dwell, wipe clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e: Work in the shade with the surfaces cool. Put the product on a microfibre cloth, or for heavier soiling spray it sparingly onto the area, let it dwell briefly and work it with a soft brush or cloth. Wipe off straight away with a clean side of the cloth, go over it with a slightly damp fibre if needed and pull it dry. Avoid over-wetting so you don't get streaks. Plastic windows (polycarbonate\/acrylic) belong to „SeaYou“ – don't clean those with this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish \u0026amp; system – prepping for care and protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \u0026amp; system\u003c\/strong\u003e: After cleaning, the surface stays grippy-clean, not greasy. Then condition the vinyl areas in the cockpit with „VinylGuard“ for a rich, non-smeary look. Lock down heavily used fabric zones (seat surfaces, carpet runners, berth entry and exit) with „TexLock“ or „CoverGuard“ once fully dry. That cuts down re-soiling, and future washes go noticeably faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „VinylTexClean“ — Vinyl\/Textile Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich surfaces do I use VinylTexClean on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn marine vinyl upholstery, console and cabin trim, and hard-wearing fabrics. Keep it off leather, delicate Alcantara areas and plastic windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I avoid water or dirt rings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose sparingly, let it dwell briefly, wipe off with a fresh side of the cloth and go over it dry. Don't work in the sun and don't let it dry on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the cleaner change the feel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it leaves a grippy-clean surface with no smeary film. For a visual refresh and protection afterwards, use „VinylGuard“ or „TexLock\/CoverGuard“.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it help against salt haze?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Salt and spray film are lifted safely and wiped off streak-free – provided you use clean cloths and work in the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it off the boat too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on comparable vinyl\/textile surfaces with marine-grade toughness. For automotive interiors, reach for „InsideUp“ or „LeatherTexClean“ depending on the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 01\/11\/2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × THE FINISHER","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":56300945473871,"sku":"D1-KCX-77107-500ML-01","price":14.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/77107-500ML-01_1.png?v=1778249513"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-the-finisher-marine-vinylguard-vinylpflege","title":"THE FINISHER \"VinylGuard\" Vinyl Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „VinylGuard“ — vinyl care with a satin-matt, grippy feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat do I use VinylGuard for on board? — The vinyl care conditions marine vinyl after cleaning, freshens the look back to satin-matt, cuts down on fresh dirt pickup (sunscreen or salt, say) and keeps a dry, non-greasy feel – spot-on for the bench seat, backrests \u0026amp; trim panels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER VinylGuard Vinyl Care\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pinpoint conditioning for marine vinyl in the cockpit and cabin. After cleaning with VinylTexClean, \u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER VinylGuard Vinyl Care\u003c\/strong\u003e lays down an ultra-thin care film that visibly calms colour depth and evens things out, without going glossy or greasy. \u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER VinylGuard Vinyl Care\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps that grippy-dry feel, makes future cleans easier and holds the factory-fresh look steady even with constant skin, salt and sunscreen contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin-matt OEM finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, even look with no plasticky shine; the feel stays dry and grippy – perfect for seating surfaces and backrests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday protection on board:\u003c\/strong\u003e The care film keeps sunscreen, sweat and salt from grabbing hold; makes the next clean easier and slows down how fast dirt comes back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine system fit: \u003c\/strong\u003eApply after VinylTexClean; on fabric surfaces, top up with TexLock\/CoverGuard if you like – clean separation, repeatable results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVinyl care on board – finish, feel \u0026amp; the loads it takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl care\u003c\/strong\u003e on boats has to calm the look without turning slippery. The finely dosed polymer emulsion in THE FINISHER VinylGuard Vinyl Care cross-links thin on the surface, smooths out micro-texture and brings back that satin-matt evenness. Unlike oily dressings, it leaves no greasy film that grabs dust and sand. The usual loads from sunscreen, sweat and salt shed better day-to-day, because the surface no longer „clings“ and residue wipes off quicker. Seat bolsters, lounging areas and trim panels look rich and calm once buffed off, and they stay dry to the touch – exactly the feel you want on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use – prep, lay it on thin, buff off clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e comes down to getting the base right: clean first (VinylTexClean), let it dry fully. Then put a few squirts of THE FINISHER VinylGuard Vinyl Care onto a soft applicator pad or microfibre cloth and spread it evenly in small sections. Let it flash off for 1–2 minutes and buff to a satin-matt finish with a fresh side of the cloth. Work in the shade on cool surfaces, don’t overdose and keep product from pooling in seams. On heavily used seat zones, two very thin passes beat one heavy one. Keep it off floors and anti-slip decks – a care film has no business there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResult \u0026amp; routine – keeping the cockpit fresh, planning your care intervals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c\/strong\u003e is a calm, evenly satin-matt vinyl with a natural grip. In use, a damp cloth is often enough to lift fingerprints and salt haze; for a deeper clean go back to VinylTexClean, and when the freshness fades, lay on a thin coat of VinylGuard again. Depending on use (sun, swim days, charter), the rhythm falls between 4 and 8 weeks. Deal with existing yellowing or old build-up separately up front (a targeted material clean, say), then THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „VinylGuard“ — vinyl care takes care of the steady, everyday look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „VinylGuard“ — vinyl care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere do I use VinylGuard?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn marine vinyl: bench seats, backrests, trim panels in the cockpit and cabin. Don’t use it on floors or anti-slip decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the vinyl turn slippery or plasticky?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The finish is satin-matt and dry to the grip. Always buff off the residue; too much product leads to shiny patches – work thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I prep properly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with VinylTexClean, let it dry thoroughly. Then lay VinylGuard on thin and buff to satin-matt. Avoid direct sun and hot surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I protect fabrics with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. VinylGuard is for vinyl. Seal fabrics after cleaning with TexLock\/CoverGuard – that keeps the feel right and the care repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes VinylGuard help against yellowing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stabilises the fresh look and makes cleaning easier, but it doesn’t replace a brightening step. Treat existing yellowing on its own first; then bring in VinylGuard for upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 01\/11\/2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × THE FINISHER","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":56300965822799,"sku":"D1-KCX-77108-500ML-01","price":15.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/77108-500ML-01_1.png?v=1778249516"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-the-finisher-marine-coverguard-textilversiegelung","title":"THE FINISHER \"CoverGuard\" textile sealant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „CoverGuard“ — textile sealant for dry, stain-resistant boat fabrics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does CoverGuard do on board? — This breathable marine textile sealant makes your cushions, sprayhood, bimini \u0026amp; cover hydrophobic, slows how fast water and dirt soak in, and makes cleaning far easier — invisible to the touch, quick to lay down, and it holds up long-term with regular washing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER CoverGuard textile sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e reliably protects marine fabrics like acrylic\/polyester canvas, nylon, blended weaves and carpet runners against everyday wear: water beads off, dirt grips less, and staining drops right down. The fibre stays breathable and keeps that factory-fresh feel – no greasy film. Best applied after cleaning with VinylTexClean (textile mode) and letting everything dry fully. Ideal for sprayhood, bimini, cover, berth covers, seat cushions and cockpit or cabin runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrophobic protective film: \u003c\/strong\u003eliquids bead off and dirt works in more slowly — more time to dab it away, fewer tide-lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvisible \u0026amp; breathable:\u003c\/strong\u003e the feel and air-flow stay put; no „plastic“ feel, no shiny patches when you keep the coat thin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-world tough:\u003c\/strong\u003e it makes follow-up care easier, cuts cleaning time and keeps the clean look stable through the boating day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003etextile sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e on board – water-shedding, fibre bonding \u0026amp; knowing your material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etextile sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e like CoverGuard anchors as a fine film into the fibre structure: the hydrophobic groups point outward, so water pulls into droplets instead of wicking in, and that slows how quickly water and dirt get through. Because the film stays ultra-thin, breathability barely changes – the fabric still feels like fabric, not something coated. On the acrylic\/polyester canvas of sprayhoods and biminis especially, this stops the quick „soak-through“ in spray or rain and makes later drying faster and mark-free. On interior fabrics, CoverGuard cuts everyday marks like drink spills or wet-clothing stains without stiffening the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying it to sprayhood, bimini \u0026amp; cushions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e works when the base is dry, clean and cool. After cleaning (VinylTexClean in textile mode), let the fabric dry all the way through. In the shade, mist CoverGuard on evenly in a cross pattern, lift the fibres a touch with a soft brush and go over it once more with a thin pass until you see an even saturation – don't soak it. Give the edges, seams and high-wear zones extra attention. Wipe any overspray off gelcoat or glass straight away; plastic windows stay SeaYou's job. Full hydrophobics land after 12–24 hours of drying; before then, don't stress it or let it get soaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability, upkeep \u0026amp; a care schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability\u003c\/strong\u003e comes down to sun, salt and how often you wash. Exposed outdoor surfaces (sprayhood\/bimini) naturally want a top-up sooner than cabin fabrics. Check how it beads: once no droplets form, clean again, let it dry and lay a thin coat of CoverGuard back on. A sensible rhythm: outdoor surfaces every few weeks to once a quarter depending on the season, interior fabrics less often. A regular rinse or wash pulls salt out, stops build-up and keeps the look even. CoverGuard adds to – but doesn't replace – proper drying and airing on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „CoverGuard“ — textile sealant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich materials is CoverGuard suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic\/polyester canvas (sprayhood, bimini, cover), nylon, blended weaves, carpet runners and seat fabrics. Not for leather, vinyl, non-skid decks or plastic windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes CoverGuard change the feel or breathability?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thin coat the hand stays factory-fresh and the fibre stays breathable. Too much product can make the fabric feel stiffer – so always work in thin layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the sealant need to dry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on temperature, 12–24 hours. Don't stress it or soak it in that window. After that you get the full hydrophobics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I do the windows or vinyl at the same time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Plastic windows go to SeaYou, vinyl gets cleaned with VinylTexClean and cared for with VinylGuard. That keeps look and feel right for each material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I refresh it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposed outdoor fabrics every few weeks to a quarter depending on salt and sun, interior fabrics less often. The bead test is your guide: when beading fades, lay on a thin refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 01.11.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × THE FINISHER","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56304325034319,"sku":"D1-KCX-77112-1L-01","price":40.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/77112-1L-01_1.png?v=1778249537"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Pol Star\" cleaner concentrate for fabric, leather \u0026 Alcantara","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Pol Star cleans fabric, leather and Alcantara from one bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is COLOURLOCK Pol Star? A pH-neutral cleaner concentrate from Koch-Chemie and COLOURLOCK for fabric, Alcantara and pigmented smooth leather, dosed 1:5 to 1:20. Not for aniline leathers or open-pore types like nubuck or suede.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Pol Star\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cleaner concentrate from Koch-Chemie and COLOURLOCK for interior dirt across three material groups: upholstery fabric, Alcantara and pigmented smooth leather. Since Koch-Chemie took over leather specialist COLOURLOCK in 2025, the classic Pol Star carries over with the same formula under the new label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame chemistry, new branding: the leather know-how now lives in the product name, but production stays at Koch-Chemie in Unna. If you knew the old Pol Star Po, you're getting the same formulation here — just as a more economical concentrate rather than ready-to-use. The 1-litre bottle gives you around 11 litres of working solution at 1:10, which puts the per-use cost below any comparable pre-mixed interior cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara_hero.png?v=1776185413\" alt=\"COLOURLOCK Pol Star cleaner concentrate on workshop trolley next to BMW M3 interior\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree materials, one bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pol Star pulls dirt off textile fabrics, Alcantara and pigmented smooth leather. pH 7, no acids or alkalis, no bleach. Day-to-day that means one cleaner for seat, carpet and door card instead of three separate bottles on the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1:5 to 1:20 dilution, 1 litre makes up to 21 litres of ready solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1:10 the working solution comes in around 94 cents per litre — the ready-to-use predecessor Pol Star Po sits at 8.63 EUR per litre. For shops, detailers and regular interior cleaning, the concentrate is what makes the difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConserver protects existing impregnations.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula carries a protective component that doesn't attack hydrophobic treatments. Fabric coatings like GYEON Q²M Fabric or factory upholstery impregnations stay intact after cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake is going too strong on the dilution. A lot of detailers start at 1:5 — but the stronger mix leaves surfactant residue that dries as pale rings. Start at 1:10 and only step up to 1:5 if the dirt won't come out on the first pass. On leather you stay at 1:20, full stop. Use distilled water — tap water brings limescale rings with it, particularly nasty on dark Alcantara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1:10 as standard. 1:20 on leather.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePol Star gets dosed differently depending on material and dirt level. 1:10 is the all-round ratio for fabric and Alcantara at normal soiling — a 500 ml spray bottle then takes 45 ml of concentrate and 455 ml of distilled water. Vacuum thoroughly before cleaning so loose dirt doesn't get into the solution and pull streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor embedded stains on carpet or footwell, drop to 1:5. On leather you stay at 1:20, because the top coat can react to higher surfactant levels with a loss of sheen. The conserver in the formula protects existing impregnations but doesn't replace a sealant after cleaning — if you want to rebuild a fabric impregnation, lay it down separately once everything is fully dry. Dwell time runs 30 to 60 seconds; longer doesn't give you more cleaning, because the surfactant action hits its plateau by then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou apply with a fine-mist sprayer, not directly with the cloth. The fine foam needs air to work into the fibre — too much liquid floods the fabric and drags the drying time out to 12 hours. To lift it off, grab a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-collection-mikrofasertuecher-allround-coating-300-kurzfloriges-edgeless-mikrofasertuch-300-gsm\"\u003eshort-pile microfibre cloth\u003c\/a\u003e or a wet-dry vacuum for larger upholstery work. On Alcantara, work along the fibre direction — never circular, otherwise the surface mats up visually and looks duller than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleaning, wipe down or extract with clean water so no surfactant residue stays behind. Leftovers would act as a dust magnet and re-soil the surface faster. Work at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees — in sun or heat the concentrate flashes off too fast and leaves rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara_anwendung_2887a60b-7120-4b56-8839-5f9adb7e9e97.png?v=1776185956\" alt=\"Pol Star diluted 1:10 sprayed onto Alcantara seat from iK Multi spray bottle\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePol Star handles three materials. Two leather types it doesn't.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePol Star is approved for pigmented, top-coated smooth leather — that's most modern automotive leather from year 2000 onwards. The top coat insulates the cleaner from the collagen, so the surfactants pull dirt off without working into the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn open-pore leathers it behaves differently. Aniline, semi-aniline and nubuck have no protective pigment layer — the concentrate goes straight into the fibre and can cause staining or discolouration. For those materials, the specific Aniline \u0026 Nubuck Cleaner from the same COLOURLOCK range is the right call, formulated for exactly that case. Suede and velour fall into this category too and need a dry or enzymatic approach instead of a surfactant solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore every leather job, test colourfastness on a hidden spot: wet a cotton swab with 1:20 solution, hold it on the test patch for 30 seconds, check for colour transfer. If the swab picks up colour, the leather isn't a fit for Pol Star. The manufacturer doesn't put this front and centre — but it saves you expensive mistakes, because discoloured leather usually only comes back with a full re-dye. For heavily soiled pigmented leather with embedded skin oil, go to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-cleaner-strong-lederreiniger\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Cleaner Strong\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're cleaning all materials in the interior regularly, grab Pol Star. If you're specifically reconditioning soiled leather, grab the specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara_ergebnis.png?v=1776185960\" alt=\"Clean Alcantara seat after COLOURLOCK Pol Star clean with iK spray bottle in background\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor detailers, shops and weekend enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePol Star fits where interior gets cleaned regularly and a concentrate makes more sense than ready-to-use sprays. Detailing shops run the 1-litre bottle and decant into their own sprayers; private users start with the 100 ml or 250 ml size for one to two cars a year. The 1-litre at 1:10 covers around 20 full interior cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot the right pick if you're only doing leather — for that, the COLOURLOCK range has the dedicated Leather Cleaner in Mild and Strong grades, tuned to dirt level and leather type. It also hits limits with dried-in stains older than a week or organic spills like milk, blood or vomit — for those, enzyme cleaners work more reliably, because they break protein bonds instead of just lifting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the workflow side: as a concentrate, you need a proper fine-mist spray head. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-spruehkopf-spruehflasche-set\"\u003eKoch-Chemie sprayer and bottle set\u003c\/a\u003e is built for it — the Canyon CHS-3AN throws an even mist that supports fine foam build-up instead of flooding the surface. Once you're set up, a full interior clean runs 40 to 60 ml of concentrate — that's the practical gap between concentrate and ready-mix. If you run the concentrate in a shop setting, follow up with a wet-dry vacuum after cleaning to pull residual moisture out and avoid drying rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara_lineup.png?v=1776185429\" alt=\"COLOURLOCK Pol Star in three sizes 100 ml 250 ml 1 litre on paving stone\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56541767369039,"sku":"D1-KCX-619-1L-01","price":10.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":56541771432271,"sku":"D1-KCX-619-250ML-01","price":6.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":56541767401807,"sku":"D1-KCX-619-100ML-01","price":5.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57635624288591,"sku":"D1-KCX-619-5L-01","price":44.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-colourlock-pol-star-reinigerkonzentrat-textil-leder-alcantara.png?v=1779136128"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-polster-alcantarareiniger-treibgasfrei-polsterreiniger","title":"XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner (Propellant-Free) Upholstery Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep-clean vehicle fabrics and knock out odours for good with SONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat can the SONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner (propellant-free) do? The foaming pump spray cleans every vehicle fabric from Alcantara to headliner, leaves no dirt rings and actively neutralises odours like cigarette smoke, pet-hair and milk residue.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you detail interiors regularly or take on a used car, you know the challenge: worked-in cigarette smell, spilled drinks in the seats or pet-hair residue in the headliner barely come out with household remedies — and the wrong cleaner leaves dirt rings or damages delicate Alcantara. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for exactly this: a ready-to-use foam formula in a propellant-free pump spray that works deep into the upholstery, pulls dirt and odour residue out and stays gentle on all common vehicle fabrics — from cloth seats and carpets right through to fine Alcantara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoaming deep-clean with no dirt rings.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foam draws evenly into the upholstery fibres, lifts dirt and grease particles out of the fabric and vacuums back off along with the residue. No soaking the seat through, no water marks — the foam carries exactly the amount of moisture it needs to clean without swelling the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcantara-safe and suited to every vehicle fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcantara reacts badly to harsh cleaners and to brushing against the pile. The XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner is solvent-free and set to a gentle pH that doesn't attack the microfibre structure. It works just as well on velour, cloth, carpets, headrests, headliner and door cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdours get neutralised, not masked.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cigarette smoke, pet smells and sour milk residue come from organic matter locked into the fibres. The formula breaks those residues open and lifts them out when you vacuum — instead of layering a competing scent on top. The result lasts, even after a fresh fragrance fades away after a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always vacuum the upholstery dry first — loose bits and hair need to go before the foam goes on. For deep-seated odours it pays to let the foam dwell for 2–3 minutes before you work it with a microfibre cloth or a soft brush. Brush Alcantara only in the direction of the pile: go against it and you get permanent shiny patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePropellant-free foam formula — how the pump-spray upholstery cleaner works inside the cabin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between a propellant-free pump spray and a classic aerosol isn't just the environmental footprint. Aerosols with propellant spread the cleaner as a fine mist over a wide area — handy outdoors, but inside the cabin it means cleaning agent ends up on the dashboard, displays, air vents and glass you never meant to touch. The propellant-free pump spray meters the foam precisely onto the target: you lay it down on seats, carpet or Alcantara under control, work it in and vacuum the residue off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam structure itself is what makes the cleaning work. Liquid cleaners run straight into the depth of the upholstery — with the risk of soaking the material through and pushing the odours deeper in. Foam stays on the surface and works its way into the upper fibre layers in a controlled way, right where everyday dirt sits. The surfactant blend in this upholstery cleaner drops the surface tension far enough to lift grease and protein residue — sweat, body oil, food debris — out of the fabric too, without swelling the weave or destabilising adhesives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Alcantara the solvent-free formulation really matters. Alcantara is made of very fine polyester and polyurethane fibres that react sensitively to solvents and high pH. Household cleaners built for machine washing often run alkaline with solvent content that can partly dissolve or discolour that fibre structure. The XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner is formulated to clean the delicate surface without permanently altering the fibres — as long as you use the right technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady-to-use also means, in this case, no leftover moisture from overdosing. If you're mixing upholstery concentrates yourself for the first time, you often work too wet — the seat does dry, but leaves a ring pattern that shows up once it's dried out. The pre-dosed foam formula in the pump spray is balanced so that normal application carries exactly the right amount of moisture. That matters most on delicate surfaces like the headliner, which can sag with too much moisture because the adhesive behind the fabric reacts to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning upholstery and Alcantara properly — the step-by-step workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the cleaning foam goes on comes the dry vacuum. Loose bits — dust, hair, crumbs — have to come out of the upholstery before any moisture goes in. Skip this step and you risk working dirt deeper into the fibre instead of removing it. A good upholstery attachment for the vacuum that gets into crevices and seams makes the difference here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen you lay the foam down evenly across the area you want to clean. For normal everyday soiling a short dwell of about a minute is enough. For more stubborn stains, worked-in odours or heavily used seat areas you can stretch the dwell to 2–3 minutes. Then comes the mechanical work: microfibre cloth or a soft upholstery brush in circular motions — on Alcantara only in the direction of the pile. After that, vacuum the residue off with a wet-dry vac or lift it with a well-wrung microfibre cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavy single stains — spilled coffee, blood, grease — it pays to pre-treat with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-polster-alcantarafleckentferner-polsterreiniger\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e, which is built for targeted single-stain work, before you clean the whole area with the Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner. That combination — spot-treat the stain first, then clean the area — makes sure stains are fully lifted, not just smeared around. Let the cabin air out well after cleaning, without leaving the car in direct sun, which heats the upholstery fast and can bake residue in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA question that comes up a lot with Alcantara: how much foam is too much? Rule of thumb — you want the surface looking lightly damp, not wet. Alcantara has a very open fibre structure that soaks up moisture fast. Too much foam means too much moisture going in, which stretches the drying time and raises the risk of rings. Better to make a second short pass than to lay on too much at once. After cleaning, Alcantara can feel slightly stiff as it dries — that's normal and settles once it's fully dry, when you loosen the surface with a soft brush in the direction of the pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeutralising car odours for good — what the upholstery cleaner really does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCabin odours almost always come from organic residue in the fabrics: sweat, pet hair, food debris, cigarette smoke and sour milk residue. These substances settle into the upholstery fibres and get released again and again with heat or higher humidity — classic air fresheners cover that with a competing scent but don't fix the problem at the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e goes after the actual cause: the foam lifts the odour-forming organic residue out of the fibres so it's physically removed from the upholstery when you vacuum. That works especially well with fresher smells or moderate odour loads, the kind you get in normal everyday cars. A single cleaning pass brings a clearly noticeable improvement in those cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith deep-seated odours — like years of heavy smoking in the car — keep your expectations realistic. The cleaner reaches the upper and middle upholstery layers well; odours worked deep into the seat padding over months or years need several cleaning cycles or a professional hot-steam treatment that gets deeper into the material. For heavily scented cars plan on 2–3 passes, each with a full dry and vacuum in between. Pet smells behave similarly: fresh smells from dog hair or coat clean up very well; worked-in cat urine or the like often needs enzyme-based specialist cleaners as a follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets odour treatment in upholstery cleaning apart from plain surface cleaning is the combination of mechanically lifting and physically removing. Room sprays, activated carbon and similar measures bind odour molecules in the air — but they don't touch the residue in the fibres that the smells keep coming out of. Only once the residue is out of the material does the smell stop building. The upholstery cleaner is the first and decisive step here. If you run an ozone pass afterwards, you get clearly better results on stubborn cases — ozone breaks the remaining odour molecules down chemically and reaches areas a foam can't get to directly, like behind trim or in the ventilation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUpholstery cleaner compared — pump spray, aerosol and concentrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner comes in two formats: as a propellant-free pump spray (500 ml, this version) and as an aerosol (400 ml). The formula is identical in both — the difference is the delivery system. The aerosol produces a slightly finer, further-reaching foam and is marginally quicker to handle; the pump-spray version doses more precisely and is the one to pick for the cabin when you want to avoid unwanted foam on other surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst upholstery-cleaner concentrates that have to be mixed with water first, the ready-to-use version gives you easy handling with no dosing errors. If you professionally detail a larger number of vehicles and find litre containers more economical, you can reach for concentrate alternatives — but for private or semi-pro use, ready-to-use is a real comfort. For pure single-stain work, where you don't want to clean a whole area, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-polster-alcantarafleckentferner-polsterreiniger\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e is the more direct choice — it's aimed squarely at stains and isn't designed for area cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to all-purpose cleaners from the household aisle, the clear advantage of the XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner is vehicle compatibility: no solvents, no aggressive pH, no risk to Alcantara surfaces or delicate upholstery adhesives. Household cleaners are built for machine washing with a rinse cycle — in the car, where a full rinse isn't possible, cleaning-agent residue can stay behind in the upholstery and get released again with moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne special case we see day-to-day: customers who've been working with steam cleaners and ask whether the upholstery cleaner is still needed afterwards. Steam cleaners lift dirt thermally and are effective on surface soiling — but they have no surfactant component to chemically lift worked-in grease or protein residue. So the upholstery cleaner and the steam cleaner complement each other well: foam lifts the chemical residue, steam opens the fibre structure and kills germs. Professional detailing uses both; for private use the upholstery cleaner alone is fully enough for most everyday situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying an upholstery cleaner — who the SONAX XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe propellant-free upholstery cleaner is the right pick for car owners after a reliable, ready-to-use upholstery cleaner for every vehicle fabric — especially with Alcantara seats or door cards fitted. The propellant-free version suits the enclosed cabin particularly well: precise dosing, no propellant mist that you breathe in or that settles onto the dashboard and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailers who regularly do used-car interiors or work on customer vehicles, the 500 ml bottle is a solid working size. A full interior — seats, headrests, carpets, headliner, door cards — uses half a bottle to a whole one depending on how dirty it is. If you look after several cars, stock up accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor private users with one car, the 500 ml bottle easily covers several full interior cleans — with normal everyday use and regular touch-ups, one bottle lasts a season comfortably. The ready-to-use formula also means you can grab it straight away for a quick job after a mishap — a spilled drink, wet dog paws after a walk — without mixing water and cleaner first. That everyday usability makes the upholstery cleaner a standard product in the car-care cupboard — on hand for the sudden stuff and thorough enough for the seasonal interior detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne last practical question that keeps coming up: what happens if you don't vacuum the foam off but just wipe it dry? On lightly to normally soiled upholstery — fresh dust, light body-oil residue — a microfibre cloth is enough. For heavier soiling or odours a wet-dry vac is the way to go, pulling the foam residue along with the loosened dirt properly out of the fibre instead of just spreading it around the surface. A plain household attachment on the vacuum works as a stopgap but is less effective than a dedicated upholstery attachment with a narrower suction opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSensible additions to the upholstery cleaner are a soft upholstery brush for working the foam in, plus a wet-dry vac for pulling the residue off. For the dashboard, centre console and plastic door cards, a separate interior cleaner like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-auto-innen-reiniger\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Car Interior Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is the way to go — it's built for plastic and hard surfaces and pairs ideally with the upholstery cleaner. On heavily scented cars, an ozone pass after cleaning pays off, breaking down remaining odour molecules in the air and the fibres further. For leather trim: the XTREME Upholstery+Alcantara Cleaner is for fabric and Alcantara — for smooth Nappa or Nappa leather you need a separate leather cleaner that treats the surface gently and doesn't dry it out. With the right product set — upholstery cleaner for fabric and Alcantara, interior cleaner for hard plastic surfaces, leather cleaner for leather — you can run a full interior detail at a high level without compromising on material compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":57341912973647,"sku":"D1-SNX-02062410","price":11.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-xtreme-polster-alcantarareiniger-treibgasfrei-polsterreiniger_500ml.png?v=1774730132"},{"product_id":"meguiars-carpet-and-cloth-refresher-reruchsentferner","title":"Carpet \u0026 Cloth \"Re-Fresher\" Odour Remover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeguiars Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher — odour eliminator spray for upholstery, carpet and fabrics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the Meguiars Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher stand out? The odour-eliminator spray uses Re-Fresher technology to chemically bind odour molecules in fabrics for good — and leaves behind that signature new-car scent. Comes as a 24 oz (709 ml) trigger spray.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterior fabric care has two sides: the visible one — stains, grime, dried-in residue — and the invisible one — smells that have worked their way deep into the fibres and cling on despite a clean. Plenty of owners underrate that second side, yet it's what really shapes how a car feels: a spotless-looking car that greets you with dog or cigarette when you climb in reads as less cared-for to passengers and potential buyers than one that smells fresh. A wet dog on the back seat, months of cigarette smoke, coffee or fast food — all these smells share one thing: they settle into the upholstery and carpet fibres of the cabin and won't fully lift with normal vacuuming or a basic foam cleaner. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for exactly this: the spray eliminates smells at the molecular level and leaves that classic, pleasant new-car scent — for good, not just until the next rainy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent odour removal through chemical binding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spray uses Re-Fresher technology, which doesn't just mask odour molecules but chemically binds and permanently neutralises them. The difference shows clearly day-to-day: where classic air-freshener sprays fade after a few days and let the original smell creep back, the Re-Fresher's effect holds for good after a single application — even in a hot summer cabin, where heat would otherwise ramp the smell back up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew-car scent as a long-lasting note.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula doesn't leave just any chemical smell but the well-known, well-liked new-car scent that plenty of drivers remember from buying a brand-new car. It's a subtle, pleasant note that never gets in your face — and it's formulated to stay stable even in damp or hot conditions, without turning into an unpleasant \"chemical\" smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 oz (709 ml) trigger spray for large-area use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The generous 24 oz (709 ml) size is good for plenty of full cabin treatments. The trigger spray lets you lay the product down in a controlled, even spread — which matters on upholstery, floor mats and carpets, where an even coat without over- or under-soaking the fibres makes all the difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum the cabin thoroughly before you start and pre-treat visible stains with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-carpet-and-interior-cleaner\"\u003eMeguiars Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. Then mist the Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher evenly over the fabric surfaces from about 30 cm away — carpets, floor mats, upholstery, headliner — until the surface is lightly damp but not soaked. Shut the doors and windows for 15–20 minutes so the actives can do their job, then air it out briefly. For strong smells — smoke or heavy pet odour, say — repeat the treatment after a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRe-Fresher technology — why permanent odour removal isn't a marketing promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"permanent\" next to odour removal sounds over the top to a lot of people at first — after all, most of us have run into products that promised the same and didn't deliver. The key technological difference with the Re-Fresher spray comes down to how the active ingredients interact with the odour molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary odour maskers work on the overlay principle: stronger fragrances cover the bad smell until the fragrance evaporates — and then the original smell is back. Meguiars' Re-Fresher technology works differently: the active substances in the formula react directly with the volatile organic compounds that create the smell. That chemical reaction changes the odour molecules' structure so they lose the ability to be picked up by the human nose as an unpleasant smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not theory, it's easy to see day-to-day: after treating a car with heavy pet or smoke odour, the difference is clear once it dries. And it stays that way — even after a hot summer day in a parked car, when heat would normally wake smells back up. That heat stability is a real standout of the formula: it was built specifically for the tough conditions inside a cabin, where summer temperatures can hit 60–70°C fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimits of the technology: with extreme, chronically embedded smells — a car that's been smoked in heavily for years, say — a single treatment can cut the odour intensity right down but won't clear it completely. In cases like that, a combination of steam cleaning and several Re-Fresher treatments over a few days is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more technological point that underlines the real-world payoff: the formula is developed specifically for the climate inside a cabin. In summer, when the interior of a parked car can climb to 60–70°C, plenty of odour products tend to amplify their own scent and release an unpleasant chemical smell doing it. This spray leaves a stable, pleasant new-car scent even at those temperatures. That heat stability makes it a dependable option all year round — from the German winter to the peak of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing fabric cleaner the right way — step by step to an odour-free cabin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow well the Re-Fresher spray performs leans heavily on prep and application technique. Spray it into an unprepared cabin and you'll notice an improvement — but not the best result. The right workflow is what makes the difference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe good news: with the right product and the right workflow, the problem is sorted far quicker than most expect. A full cabin treatment takes under 15 minutes with the Re-Fresher spray — and you feel the result the next time you get in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e First vacuum the whole cabin thoroughly — seats, floor mats, carpets, boot. Pre-treat visible stains on upholstery and carpets with a suitable foam or upholstery cleaner and let them dry fully. The Re-Fresher spray works far more effectively on clean surfaces, because the actives can get straight at the odour sources in the fibres — instead of fighting through a layer of fresh grime first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher evenly onto every fabric surface from about 30 cm away. Don't hit one spot — keep moving for an even, lightly damp coat on seats, floor mats and carpets. Don't forget the headliner — smells rise and love to settle into the roof lining, especially with smokers. Don't soak it: the goal is lightly damp, not wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e For cars that regularly carry pets, we'd treat every one to two weeks. After a one-off — spilt coffee or a wet dog — a single treatment is usually enough. As a preventive freshener after every deep interior clean, the spray is ideal: it sets a clean scent reset and stops new smells from taking hold in the fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwell time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shut the doors and windows for at least 15–20 minutes after applying. That creates a closed system where the actives can react with the odour molecules to the max. Then air the car out well and let the surfaces dry fully — 30–60 minutes depending on temperature and humidity. The result is much easier to judge once it's dry than straight after applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemoving car smells for good — typical odour sources and how to treat them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every smell in a car has the same cause or needs the same approach. The spray is a versatile tool that works across a broad range of odour problems — but it's worth using slightly differently depending on the situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet odour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs and cats leave smells behind mostly in upholstery and carpets. The spray is a great fit for freshening the cabin after carrying pets. For regular use, we'd treat right after each trip and do a full-cabin treatment once a week if pets ride along often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke odour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicotine is one of the most stubborn cabin smells, because it burns deep into every material — upholstery, headliner, dashboard plastics and even the air-con. The Re-Fresher spray cuts smoke odour in fabrics effectively, but a full fix often needs pairing with an air-con clean, since the smell also travels through the vent ducts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood smells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast food, spilt coffee or leftover food — organic food smells respond well to Re-Fresher technology. Important: soak up any liquid residue first and treat visible residue with a fabric cleaner before you reach for the spray. That stops the smell coming back from dried-in food remnants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusty smell after water ingress:\u003c\/strong\u003e When water gets into a car through a leaky seal or an open sunroof, you often get a damp, musty smell from mould forming. Here the Re-Fresher spray makes sense as a follow-up once things are dry — but the actual cause (moisture in the material) has to be dealt with first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmells after a used-car buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy a used car and you inevitably inherit the previous owner's scent history. Perfume, smoke, dogs, food — those impressions build up over years in the upholstery and carpet materials. Here a thorough interior clean followed by a full-cabin Re-Fresher treatment is the first step toward a car that genuinely feels like your own. With solid prep you can lift the result a long way, so even a used car can land a fresh new-car scent — a psychologically valuable effect that improves the driving experience straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparing car odour eliminators — Re-Fresher spray vs. ozone vs. classic air fresheners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to picking the right odour eliminator for a cabin, there are a few approaches that differ in how they work, the effort involved and the cost. A level-headed comparison helps you pick the right fix for your situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher vs. classic air fresheners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic products — cardboard trees, gel deodorisers, hanging pads — overlay smells. The Meguiars Re-Fresher eliminates them chemically. For light, surface-level smells an air freshener can do; for embedded, stubborn smells in fabrics the Re-Fresher spray is the far more effective option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-Fresher spray vs. ozone treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozone units offer the deepest odour removal, reaching into plastics and vent ducts too. The effort is higher, though — the unit costs several hundred euros, and using it calls for safety precautions. The Re-Fresher spray is the more accessible, quicker and cheaper alternative for home use and regular upkeep. For extreme odour problems in used cars, a professional ozone treatment followed by Re-Fresher spray can be the ideal combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet Cloth Re-Fresher vs. Black Chrome Air Refresher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both products use Re-Fresher technology but are tuned for different jobs. The Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher is formulated specifically for fabric surfaces and comes in a bigger size (24 oz). The Black Chrome Air Refresher is a general room spray with a specific Black Chrome scent. For intensive fabric treatment the Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher is the specialised pick; for a general freshness boost after cleaning, the Black Chrome Air Refresher works well on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice — who is the Meguiars Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher worth it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRe-Fresher spray\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right call for anyone who wants to clear a stubborn cabin smell for good — without investing in professional cleaning gear. The 24 oz (709 ml) bottle at 19.90 EUR is fairly priced given the size and the quality of the formula, and it's good for plenty of treatments over a long stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's especially worth it for dog owners who regularly carry their pet; for people who've bought a used car and want a fresh start for the interior; and for anyone who wants to bring that last percent of freshness into the cabin after a deep clean. Paired with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-carpet-and-interior-cleaner\"\u003eMeguiars Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e you get a complete fabric-care system: clean, then freshen — step by step to a car that doesn't just look freshly detailed but smells it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spray isn't limited to cars either: campervans, vans, boats and even the boot all benefit just as much from Re-Fresher technology. Once you've used it, you won't want it out of your care kit again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional detailers prepping cars for clients, the Meguiars Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher is an indispensable finishing product. After a thorough interior clean, leather care and cockpit work, the spray delivers that final sensory impression that tells the customer picking up their car: this one was cleaned and cared for professionally. The new-car scent is more than a nice extra here — it's a quality signal that speaks for professional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generous 24 oz (709 ml) size means plenty of full car treatments from a single bottle. Next to similarly positioned products, the Re-Fresher spray is priced keenly — especially once you factor in that the active formula works far more effectively than simple fragrance sprays in the same bracket. If you occasionally buy, care for or resell a car, the Carpet Cloth Re-Fresher from Meguiars is a reliable tool that shouldn't be missing from any care kit. Order now and feel the difference between \"cleaned\" and \"genuinely fresh\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"24 fl oz (709 ml)","offer_id":57344817463631,"sku":"D1-MEG-G180724EU","price":15.26,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-Carpet-Cloth-Re-Fresher-Geruchsbeseitiger-24-oz-709-ml_PS1.jpg?v=1775375996"},{"product_id":"meguiars-convertible-top-cleaner","title":"Convertible Top Cleaner soft top cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner — soft top cleaner for cloth, mohair and vinyl convertible tops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the Meguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner stand out? It pulls acid rain, bird droppings, oil and general grime off canvas, mohair, cloth and vinyl convertible tops — biodegradable, rinses off residue-free and gentle on the material. 16 oz (473 ml).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA convertible top is one of the most care-intensive parts of any car. As the highest and most exposed panel, it takes constant hits from UV, fine dust, pollen, bird droppings and acidic rain when it's down — and when it's up, it's your main barrier against damp and cold. Skip the regular upkeep and the top slowly loses its proofing, gets more prone to mould and moss, and starts looking tired. The first and most important step in any top care is a proper clean — and that's exactly what the \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for. The specially formulated cleaning solution cleans every common top material deep and safe, without attacking the delicate fibres or leaving residue behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on every common top material.\u003c\/strong\u003e Canvas, mohair, cloth and vinyl — the cleaner is developed and tested for all four. That matters, because convertible top materials react very differently to cleaning agents: products that are too alkaline attack vinyl tops, and overly aggressive surfactants can damage the water-repellent fibres of cloth and canvas tops. Meguiar's dialled in the formula so it cleans effectively on all of these without leaving any damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiodegradable and rinses off residue-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e The biodegradable formula is easy on the environment and rinses away clean — no cleaner film stays on the top after you rinse. That's not just the eco-friendly choice, it's practically important too: residue left on the top can mess with the follow-up proofing, because it acts as a barrier between the top and the protectant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves stubborn grime like acid rain and bird droppings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid rain, bird droppings and oily muck off the road are some of the harshest things a convertible top deals with. Acid rain leaves lime spots and can damage the fibres over time; bird droppings carry uric acid that eats in deep if you don't get to it quickly. The Convertible Top Cleaner lifts this grime on purpose, without you having to scrub the surface raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dampen the top with clean water before you clean — it loosens loose dirt and helps the cleaner do its job. Spray the cleaner evenly onto the damp top and work it in lengthwise with a soft top brush (nothing too stiff!). Never brush against the grain of the fibres. Rinse the top thoroughly with clean water — no cleaner can be left in the material. Let it dry fully. Only once it's completely dry do you apply a proofing — a clean, dry top is the only one that takes the proofer properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy cleaning the top is the first step in any convertible care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of convertible owners hit their top with a proofer — but skip the step that actually matters: a proper clean. A proofer laid down on a dirty or aged top never soaks fully into the fibres. The dirt particles and old wax residue on the top form a barrier that stops the proofer bonding evenly. What you get is patchy protection with weak spots where moisture can creep in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cleaner spray solves that as step 1 in the care cycle: clean, dry, proof. Only when the top is genuinely clean and free of old residue can the proofer that follows build its full protection. The deep-acting formula pulls out not just surface grime but the deposits that have worked their way into the top fibres over months or years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often you clean depends on how hard you use the car and the conditions it lives in. Rule of thumb: if you run your convertible year-round and park under trees a lot, clean the top at least four times a year. In towns with more dust and heavy bird traffic, more often. Sounds like a lot, but day-to-day it's a 20–30 minute job — and it pays off in a top that lasts noticeably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother big one is keeping mould and moss at bay. Organic stuff — pollen, tree sap, leaf residue — is exactly what moss and mould feed on when a top is left unkempt. Regular cleaning with the Convertible Top Cleaner stops that build-up and keeps the top free of organic growth. Mould on a convertible top is a pain to get rid of and can wreck the material for good — prevention through regular cleaning is a lot easier than fixing it after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCanvas, mohair and vinyl — the different top materials and what sets them apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all convertible tops are built the same, and that changes how you clean them. The three most common top materials differ in their structure and in what they ask of a cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas and cloth tops:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common material on modern convertibles is a woven canvas top made from synthetic or natural fibres. Cloth tops breathe well but are prone to water soak-through and mould once the proofing fades. The open fibre structure also makes them more likely to trap dirt particles. The Convertible Top Cleaner works into these fibres and lifts the trapped particles without harming the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMohair tops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohair is a premium material made from natural goat fibres, mostly fitted to classic sports cars and vintage models. It's especially delicate and needs a gentle clean. The Convertible Top Cleaner is tested for mohair and cleans it without changing its signature texture. With mohair, always work with a really soft brush and light pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl tops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl tops shrug off water and mould better than cloth tops, but they don't like solvent-based cleaners or overly alkaline products that turn the material brittle. The Convertible Top Cleaner is formulated to be vinyl-friendly and keeps the material supple and colour-fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use the Meguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner properly — step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning a convertible top calls for a different technique than the bodywork. The material is more delicate, the surfaces less even, and the risk of causing damage with the wrong technique is higher. Getting the approach right makes all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Move the car into the shade or clean on an overcast day. Direct sun dries the cleaner too fast, before it can do its work. Pre-rinse the top with a gentle stream of water — no pressure washer, which could damage the seams. A soft, low-pressure hose is plenty to clear loose dirt and dampen the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the cleaner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the cleaner evenly onto the damp top. A standard top takes about 15–20 ml. The bottle throws an even mist that spreads without streaks. Don't miss any spots — cover the whole top, especially the edges and seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking it in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work it in along the grain with a soft, medium-firm top brush (not too stiff, or you'll tear at the fibres). Skip circular motions — they knot the fibres up. On stubborn stains, lay a little more cleaner on locally and give it 1–2 minutes extra dwell time. The cleaner foams up a little as you work it — that's a sign the active ingredients are doing their thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinsing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the top thoroughly with clean, running water. No cleaner can stay in the material — leftovers would spoil the proofing that follows. Rinse top to bottom, so the water carries the loosened grime downward instead of running back into areas you've already cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top air-dry fully — don't rush it with a hairdryer or hot air, since heat can damage the material. Depending on temperature and humidity, full drying takes 2–4 hours. Only then do you apply a proofing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handy tip for drying: park the convertible in the sun, but not in extreme heat. Moderate warmth from the sun speeds up drying without stressing the material. Once it's fully dry the top feels a touch rougher than when damp — that's normal, and a sign of the open, clean fibre structure that takes the follow-up proofing best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a convertible top — common problems and how the Convertible Top Cleaner helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvertible owners know a handful of typical top problems, and the Convertible Top Cleaner is the first move for each of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime spots and water marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard water leaves white lime residue on the top once it dries — most visible on vinyl, but a nuisance on dark cloth tops too. The Convertible Top Cleaner dissolves these mineral deposits and brings back the even look. With really heavy lime spotting, a second pass may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBird droppings and tree sap:\u003c\/strong\u003e These organic messes are among the most common and most damaging things that land on a convertible top. Bird droppings carry uric acid that etches the material if it's not cleared quickly. Reach for the Convertible Top Cleaner on these as soon as you can — the longer they sit, the deeper they go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen film and algae:\u003c\/strong\u003e In damp regions, or on cars that sit outside for long stretches, a green film of algae or moss often forms on the top. The Convertible Top Cleaner clears this organic growth effectively, as long as you give it enough dwell time — on heavy growth, let it work 3–5 minutes before you brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOily deposits from the road:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cars that rack up motorway miles pick up oily deposits on the top from the tyre spray of the cars around them. Water alone won't shift these oil-based marks — the surfactants in the Convertible Top Cleaner grab them and let you rinse them off completely. On light-coloured tops especially, these deposits stand out and are worth clearing regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried-on old dirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e A top that stood through winter without a clean often shows stubborn deposits in spring from rain, frost and organic matter. A thorough spring clean with the Convertible Top Cleaner is the recommended way to open the convertible season, before you re-proof the top for the months ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConvertible top cleaner comparison — Meguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner vs the alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe market for top cleaners holds various products that differ in make-up, material compatibility and where they fit. A straight overview helps you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvertible Top Cleaner vs car shampoo:\u003c\/strong\u003e A normal car shampoo is formulated for painted bodywork, not for textile top materials. Car shampoos often leave surfactant residue in the top fibres and hurt the water repellency. For regular top cleaning, a dedicated top cleaner like the Convertible Top Cleaner is the better call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvertible Top Cleaner vs all-purpose cleaner:\u003c\/strong\u003e APCs and household cleaners often run too high or too low on pH for delicate top materials. Vinyl tops in particular react badly to the wrong pH — fading and brittleness can follow. The dedicated Convertible Top Cleaner is tested across the whole pH-sensitive range of convertible top materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvertible Top Cleaner as part of a care system:\u003c\/strong\u003e It works best as step 1 in a two-stage care system: clean first, then proof. As a companion product, Meguiar's offers the Convertible Top Protector, which builds the protective layer after cleaning. Running both together gives noticeably better long-term results than proofing alone with no clean first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean only now and then without proofing separately, and the top loses its protection faster — the fibres get more porous over time and take on moisture, which invites mould. A consistent clean-and-proof every 6–12 months measurably extends the life of a cloth top and saves a lot more in the long run than a replacement top would cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice — who is the Meguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's convertible top cleaner spray\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right pick for any convertible owner who wants to keep their top in good shape for the long haul. The 16 oz (473 ml) bottle at 20.90 EUR is good for plenty of full cleaning cycles, so it works out well on cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an especially good shout for the spring clean after winter, before every re-proof, and after heavy use in wet spells or after parking under trees. If you use your convertible regularly, treat the top with the Convertible Top Cleaner at least twice a year — in spring, and in autumn before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're deep-cleaning a top for the first time — say after buying the car, or after a few years of neglect — plan a bit more time for that first go. A heavily soiled or moss-grown top may need two passes to come fully clean. After that, the regular maintenance clean is much quicker and easier. It's worth putting the work into that first recovery, because a top that's been thoroughly cleaned once and then proofed is far easier to keep in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full convertible care routine we recommend the following system: clean with the Convertible Top Cleaner, let it dry fully, then proof with a Convertible Top Protector. Run this care cycle twice a year and the top stays water-repellent, mould-resistant and good-looking — far longer than it would without regular care. Detailing1 carries the whole Meguiar's range for convertible care, plus more \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-carpet-and-interior-cleaner\"\u003einterior cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-carpet-and-cloth-re-fresher\"\u003eodour fresheners\u003c\/a\u003e for the complete, well-kept package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"16 fl oz (473 ml)","offer_id":57344820642127,"sku":"D1-MEG-G2016EU","price":16.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-Convertible-Top-Cleaner-Verdec-16-oz-473-ml_PS1_fixed.jpg?v=1775379081"},{"product_id":"meguiars-foaming-floormat-and-carpet-cleaner-fussmatten-und-teppichreiniger","title":"FOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner for Car Mats \u0026 Carpets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFloor mats and carpets like new – with the Meguiar's FOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you get car carpets clean again? The Meguiar's FOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner lifts dirt, grease and food stains with an active cleaning foam – and it works just as well on fabric, rubber and all-weather mats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloor mats and carpets take more of a beating than any other surface in the car. Road grime, sand, spilt drinks and everyday abrasion leave marks that a vacuum alone won't shift. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's FOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for exactly this job – a high-foaming fabric cleaner that pulls out ground-in dirt, grease spots and most food residue without damaging the fibres. The clever part: the formula is just as safe on fabric mats, rubber mats and modern all-weather mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive cleaning foam for deep-down dirt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy foam works its way into the fibre structure and lifts grime up from deep down to the surface. That means it tackles trodden-in road dirt and stubborn stains built up over weeks – not just the dust sitting on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne product for every type of mat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Velour, carpet, rubber or synthetic all-weather mats – the formula is designed to clean gently on the material, without leaving discolouration or residue. A single product for the whole footwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pleasant scent instead of chemical fumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a lot of industrial cleaners, the FOAMING FLOORMAT Cleaner comes with a fresh, pleasant fragrance. That makes working inside a closed cabin far more comfortable – especially on longer detailing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the mats a thorough vacuum first to get rid of loose dirt and sand. Then spray the foam evenly across the whole surface and let it dwell for 2–3 minutes. Work it in with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meguiars\/reinigungsburste\"\u003eMeguiar's Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Brush\u003c\/a\u003e using circular motions – the foam turns visibly grey as it lifts the dirt. Finish by wiping it off with a microfibre cloth or vacuuming it up. On heavily soiled rubber mats you can run through the whole thing a second time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCar carpet cleaner – how the active foam works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e runs on a highly concentrated foam system that's fundamentally different from liquid spray cleaners. Where liquid cleaners tend to run off the surface and only loosen the dirt you can see, the foam expands into the fibre structure and wraps around the dirt particles in three dimensions. The result: dirt gets released from the fibre and carried upwards instead of being worked in deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is pH-neutral and won't attack fabric dyes or rubber surfaces. That's a real advantage over harsher alkaline-based cleaners, which act fast but can leave discolouration on delicate fabrics. Meguiar's has tuned the surfactant blend so it clears oil- and water-based soiling just as effectively – food grease as much as dried-on drink stains or bits of mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus of the foam formula: it keeps moisture under control. Car carpets should never get soaked, since that can lead to mould and musty smells. The foam brings just the right amount of moisture to the fibre without waterlogging the backing. After you wipe or vacuum it off, the surface dries far quicker than it would after a wet clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning floor mats – step by step to a fresh interior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best time for \u003cstrong\u003efloor-mat cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e is during a regular interior detail, ideally once you've vacuumed the cabin. Pull the mats out of the car – it makes them easier to work on and stops excess foam dripping onto the seat rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the FOAMING FLOORMAT Cleaner evenly across the whole mat from about 15–20 cm away. The foam expands once it's down and covers the surface completely. Let it dwell for 2–3 minutes – that's when it pulls the dirt out of the fibres. For stubborn stains, go back over them with a medium-stiff brush. Circular motions beat straight scrubbing, since they work the foam deeper into the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the dwell time's up, lift the loosened dirt with a clean microfibre cloth or pull it out with a wet-dry vac. Rubber and all-weather mats you can just rinse off with a garden hose instead – the loosened dirt runs straight off. Let fabric mats air-dry after cleaning before you put them back in the car. In the warmer months that takes about 30–60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemoving stains from car carpet – results and where it shines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e really shows its strength on everyday mess: trodden-in road dirt, winter salt lines, coffee stains, spilt soft drinks and the general grey haze that builds up on light carpets over weeks. On this sort of typical soiling it delivers visibly better results after a single pass than vacuuming or wiping ever will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect on rubber and all-weather mats is especially impressive. Those tend to build up a grey film that clings on hard. The cleaning foam lifts that film reliably and brings back the original black of the mats. Follow up with a plastic-care product like the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meguiars\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003eMeguiar's NATURAL SHINE Protectant\u003c\/a\u003e and the mats genuinely look worth something again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just for floor mats, either: boot liners, parcel shelves and fabric side panels all benefit from the gentle foam clean too. Detailing pros use it as part of their interior work, while home users reach for it for regular upkeep between jobs – especially after winter or before selling the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarpet cleaner comparison – FOAMING FLOORMAT vs. Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeguiar's has two products worth knowing for fabric cleaning: the \u003cstrong\u003eFOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-carpet-interior-cleaner-innenraumreiniger\"\u003eCarpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. Both clean textiles, but they go about it differently. The FOAMING FLOORMAT runs on highly active foam and is tuned specifically for floor mats and hard-worked floor areas. It's also explicitly happy on rubber and all-weather mats – something the Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner doesn't cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner, on the other hand, is built as an all-rounder for the whole cabin – upholstery, headliner, door cards and carpets. It comes as a spray bottle and is a touch milder, which makes it ideal for more delicate surfaces like Alcantara trim or light-coloured upholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice the two work well together: the FOAMING FLOORMAT for the heavily soiled floor areas and mats, the Carpet \u0026amp; Interior Cleaner for seats, side panels and the rest of the cabin. If you're detailing an interior end to end, you'll usually reach for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying a fabric cleaner – who the FOAMING FLOORMAT Cleaner is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's FOAMING FLOORMAT and Carpet Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is for anyone who wants to keep their mats and car carpets clean on a regular basis – without needing professional cleaning kit. The 473 ml spray bottle is good for several full sets of mats, which makes it an efficient bit of kit for regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailing pros it's a real time-saver in interior work. The active foam does the heavy lifting on its own and cuts down the elbow grease – on cars with badly soiled footwells that saves a serious chunk of time. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meguiars\/reinigungsburste\"\u003eMeguiar's cleaning brush\u003c\/a\u003e and a microfibre cloth and you've got a slick workflow for the whole floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHome users get on well with how simple it is: spray on, let it dwell, wipe off. Especially before selling a car or after the winter season, when salt residue and damp marks make the mats look rough, the FOAMING FLOORMAT Cleaner gives quick, visible results. Freshen up the rest of the cabin with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-quik-interior-detailer-cleaner-innenraumreiniger\"\u003eQUIK Interior Detailer\u003c\/a\u003e on top and you've got an interior that looks worth something again and smells good too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"16 fl oz (473 ml)","offer_id":57344834142543,"sku":"D1-MEG-G262816EU","price":13.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-FOAMING-FLOORMAT-and-Carpet-Cleaner-Fussmatten--und-Teppichreiniger-16-oz-473-ml_PS1.jpg?v=1775376052"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1depot.com\/collections\/textil-und-polster\/textilversiegelung.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}