Best interior car detailing products

Start with a good all-in-one interior spray. Chemical Guys Total Car Interior Cleaner & Protectant is my top pick: one bottle cleans and leaves a UV-protecting finish on dash, plastics and vinyl, and it's the highest-rated of the sprays here. Meguiar's Ultimate Interior Detailer is the pick if you want a matte, no-shine finish and a quick wipe-down between washes.

Then match the rest to your car:

• Heavily soiled seats and carpets: a spot cleaner or wet/dry vac pulls out stains a spray can't.
• Pet hair and crumbs: a handheld vac with a powered brush bar.
• Crevices, vents and stitching: a detail brush set or a compact air duster.
• One-box route: a starter kit bundles cleaner, glass cleaner and towels.

Work top-down, vacuum before you spray, and keep silicone-heavy dressings off the steering wheel and pedals.