A quick look at the products in Halfords outlined that there
is a lot of choice. I decided to go for a can of CarPlan Interior Valet. I made
my decision based on three things. The first is that many products feature a
plastic bristled top for scrubbing the upholstery. However I don't like the
idea of scratching away at my seats with stiff plastic bristles and although
CarPlan Interior Valet can be bought with such a lid there is an option to get
a can without. Secondly the price was excellent, if I recall I paid around
£4.00, which compared to some other products is very good. My final reason was
that I trust CarPlan’s range and feel they are always good value.
A quick read of the instructions tells you to spray the foam
onto the seats leave for around a minute then wipe off with a clean damp cloth.
As well as cleaning it also adds a protective clear barrier to your seats that
will help them to repel grime and grease etc. I decided to use a damp Kent
microfiber cloth as I know they're great at picking up dust and don't mark or
scratch surfaces, they also don't get too sticky like some J-cloths which can
pull at the seat's fibres.
I sprayed the foam all over the seat and waited as
instructed. The CarPlan Interior Valet has a pleasant orangey citrus scent
which was a bonus. I wiped the foam off and it left my driver’s seat looking slightly
damp but very clean.
I moved onto the rest of the car and was really pleased with
the results. I would definitely try this product again and would recommend it
to anyone looking for a reasonably priced fabric and upholstery cleaner.
