People are just realizing how dirty their floor mats really are - and the simple trick for getting out the hidden dirt

A TIKTOK creator has revealed that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to cleaning your car.

Take your car's floor mats: most drivers vacuum them until dirt and debris are no longer visible. Purple Car Mats

People are just realizing how dirty their floor mats really are - and the simple trick for getting out the hidden dirt | The US Sun

But the TikTok user showed that this technique doesn't suck up everything lurking in the fibers.

TikTok user @ideatimes posted a video showing how much grime can hide inside these interior accessories - along with a tip for removing the filth.

The floor mat cleaning tutorial begins with a massager and a vacuum.

After applying their massager to their car’s floor mat, we see mounds of dirt emerge that were previously hidden.

As the massager brings up the floor mats’ settled dirt, this cleaning expert vacuums the debris.

If you don’t have a massager on hand, this TikTok shows the creator getting the same positive result with an orbital sander.

One TikTok user commented “Ohhh! That’s a good idea!”

But this hack isn’t the only way you can thoroughly clean your vehicle’s floor mats.

Former professional auto detailer at Diamond Detail in Maryland, Rex Beck, spoke to The U.S. Sun and said: “ I would compare that [TikTok cleaning tip] to using a Tornador, a similar purpose product made for detailing.”

“It’s one of the best products I’ve used for removing sand, grass, and other debris from the carpet.”

“You use that [Tornador] with a vacuum, and it does work.”

After removing debris from your car’s floor mats, you can get closer to a new car feel with washing.

Your Mechanic recommends using a pressurized water hose to dislodge loose dirt.

You should also wash the dirty side of the mat instead of the side that touches the floor.

After applying a soap and water mixture, hose the mats off and let them fully dry before placing them back into your car.

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People are just realizing how dirty their floor mats really are - and the simple trick for getting out the hidden dirt | The US Sun