Detailers, especially on KZread, love to deep clean engine bays because they’re always so dirty and show a huge difference when cleaned. They pressure wash rinse, soak it in foam degreaser then hit it with another pressure wash. My gut instinct was that it was excessive especially in newer cars with so many sensitive electrical parts/connections, thank you for making this video Ahmed.

Another informative video dripping with common sense. As a pro bike mechanic we faced similar cleaning issues with getting water into bearings (hubs, headsets, bottom brackets), the trick is to use dawn dish soap, soft sponge and a very light spray. I finish drying bike with a leaf blower front the front and back (preventing water entry into bearings and frame).

@Evom777

5 ай бұрын

Unsealed bearings and even sealed mechanisms should be illegal. It amazes me how many bikes that are $1500+ still have unsealed hubs. 🙄

@kovie9162

5 ай бұрын

Even with sealed bearings on a non-steel bike?

@ivok9846

5 ай бұрын

water in engine bay, motorcycle, bike, is all madness. just wipe it off. minus engine bay, that one needs nothing. leave your esthetics for visible parts.

@MarzNet256

4 ай бұрын

@@kovie9162 Yup. It is best practice.

@MarzNet256

4 ай бұрын

@@Evom777 Yes. That is ridiculous.

Great video as always I wash my engine couple times a year. I’m in salt country. I regularly spray silicone spray on my wires and I also use silicone paste on and around connectors to keep water off and keeps wires soft and copper wires from going green. Friend of mine bought tundra same time I did and his wires started to turn green while mine stayed copper. Been doing this since 1983.

@Esteban_Herrera

5 ай бұрын

Good to know. I'm in southern California and had to watch KZread videos to see the damage that salt does. Unbelievable till I actually saw it.

@Nexgeninfi

5 ай бұрын

Nice to know others do the same thing. Friends think I'm weird for using silicone/dielectric grease to protect the electrical contacts.

@TechwithSTONE4

2 ай бұрын

I clean my engine by hand, water and bucket a small brush. Then I buff the whole thing with WD40 with a rag till dry. Last 6 months.

Something worth remembering from the carpentry trade: water will travel upwards between two surfaces - against gravity. If I remember correctly it was referred to as the "phenonemon of capillary action". We had to know this when making casement windows to determine the gap between the sash and frame, and then create an anti-drip groove. So the point being that when AMD says water will find its way into areas, this is how I expect it will do it. If water finds a way with wood, then I expect it will have an easier time with metal and plastic. The last mobile mechanic I employed just left the hood open in the slashing rain, and I never went back to him. Shows how rare a mechanic AMD is that he brings this up. Greatly appreciate the videos as always.

@jahmanborneo1343

5 ай бұрын

Wood wicks as it's permeable. Metal is not. Basic understanding of materials.

@jel517

5 ай бұрын

not being a dick/capillary attraction

@alexgalea1215

5 ай бұрын

No that's not what it is. I think you're referring to is water being absorbed by wood. What I'm refering to is two non-permeable surfaces (such as glass or painted wood) that are barely touching each other. So if you've got a electrical plug facing upwards into the socket, the water will find its way between the two and it wont drop down with gravity. Or with electrical wire it will go horizontally before it goes straight down if the wire is horizontal for example. That's why a traditional window should have a groove between the sash and the frame, because it should only have a penny gap (1/16" or so) after its been painted. But nobody ever did it, and typically they didn't have a penny gap so it didn't always matter. @@jahmanborneo1343

@lorv8628

5 ай бұрын

@@jahmanborneo1343 it wicks because water is attracted to itself, not because of the properties of the adjacent material.

@MakeRussiaBrighter-MRB

Ай бұрын

@@jahmanborneo1343 Not being a dick, materials don't matter, it's a combination of liquid surface tension and the adhesive forces in play. Basic understanding of capillary action...

One time I went to a Toyota dealership to pick up some parts and I’ve seen their mobile detailing staff members power washing engine bays in pre owned trade-in cars so I assumed that it was safe enough to spray engine but not the electrical components. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and mechanical knowledge with us 👍.

@joeshmoe8952

5 ай бұрын

The dealerships usually contract 3rd party detailers to do their jobs. The detailer will charge a certain amount like $500 for example & the dealership charges the customer $1100.

@goldentrichomeshydro4260

5 ай бұрын

I've seen toyota detailer power wash the inside of car doors 😂

@joeyk803c

5 ай бұрын

​@@goldentrichomeshydro4260detailers will often clean out the door jambs using a pressure washer. They use a low angle tip to limit the amount of water getting into the interior.

@tardeliesmagic

5 ай бұрын

@balabay77 Worked for Toyota in the early 90's which i jet washed Toyota engines & the area manager caught me TWICE! He did warn me the first time. Never had any issues,i didn't go overboard jetting it,i just made sure the chemical was pretty strong but not overly strong/powerful....a decent scrub prior to jetting is what i did.no comebacks thou..

@buysncharge

5 ай бұрын

They're hiding the oil leak

Mr. Car Care Nut, you are a big blessing to car owners. I have always resisted the idea of taking my car for an engine bay wash and I am glad I have never done it. The advices I have received from a few local mechanics have been misleading, one of them even told me that I could wash the engine bay under pressure when the engine is running! I remained skeptical of that advice and am glad I watched this video before attempting any cleaning methods. When it comes to maintainance of my V6 toyota Mr. Car Care Nut's advice becomes cardinal rules. Thank you Mr. Car Care Nut for always educating us on how to maintain our cars. May God bless you abundantly.

@Patrick-nc6kk

5 ай бұрын

I used to work in a garage but as a car painter, the mechanics always told us to let the engine run if it was a diesel while washing it and not spray directly on certain parts it was almost a decade ago and only did it once or twice but I think the reason is that if you didn't the engine might not want to start after and maybe because if there's some water that goes where it shouldn't the heat will dry it.

Thanks for another top professional video AMD! So thankful for the extra peace of mind you bring! Continued Blessings to you, your family and business!!! 😇

I really appreciate your detailed explanations and subjects that are not discussed often. I appreciate your expertise in this area and thank you for your videos!

Thanks again for a great informative video. I've had my new to me 2022 Prius LE for three months now. Thankfully I've never spayed the engine bay with water. I used to spray down my old car's engine bay from time to time (a Kia Soul), but did it gently. But seeing you demonstrate how I should keep my already spotless Prius's engine bay clean confirmed my thoughts on this. Thanks again! Your channel is a top favorite of mine.

Mr TCCN is the MAN, the MYTH, the CAR CARE LEGEND!!! Thank you! 👍❤

I’m not surprised some people don’t even have common sense after showing you the WHY and still going against it because they been doing it there way for 50 years,lol. Thank you AMD for this and all your videos, long time subscriber here.I have learned to do my own maintenance on my car because of you and can’t thank you enough. I’m no means A mechanic but have learned so much through your videos. I just purchased new Toyota and now know how to keep engine clean. Keep up the good work and god bless you too.

I never use high pressure water to clean my ES350 engine compartment but rather I use a damp shop towel or rag (sometimes with a bit of 409 type cleaner on it) to wipe down the exposure surfaces when I am checking fluid levels etc or when things begin to get obviously dirty/dusty/grimy…and this practice keeps the engine bay clean enough for even this admittedly anal retentive/almost OCD clean nut (on my very first car…a 1962 VW Beetle…I would go as far as to clean the inside of my hub caps!).

Hi, AMD! Thank you for your professionalism! I'm in fond of your videos and thankful for answering my emailed question.

I’ve never used water inside my engine compartments. I’ve used either windex or simple green. They are both great cleaners and degreasers without fuss. With all of the electronics and connectors, you have to be conscious of your cleaning methods. His points are well headed.

So amazed how professional you are , we’re lacking people like you in this profession (even in France 😂). Those videos are so informative, please keep on doing this. Thanks for the sharing

@user-fh7mz4bx6v

5 ай бұрын

@@phillipbanes5484 sorry my english is not fluent. We have some good mecahnics there but also some really bad... like everywhere i suppose ^^

@phonkyfeel1

3 ай бұрын

even in France….well that just changes EVERYTHING I used to think about France. From this ONE comment. Now I do not think that France is perfect, or that EVERYONE is professional. That’s crazy how I used to think that every single one of you are painters or poets or lovers or skunks..Now I’m just all confused about the fact that France and its people might actually just be as normal as a lot of other people, and not snobby, inflated ego, oblivious, crass, body odor having, pubic hair flaunting croissant eaters. Absolutely crazy. Thanks for the perspective.

@user-fh7mz4bx6v

3 ай бұрын

@@phonkyfeel1 as i said before, my english is not fluent, i didn't mean to say thing this way. Of course every country is not perfect....It is crasy how people are overthinking or reacting.

@user-fh7mz4bx6v

3 ай бұрын

@@phillipbanes5484 as i said i didin't mean that at all. i understand your point and i ll be carefull on it, but please don't assum that all french are arrogant, that's a bit racist...

@user-fh7mz4bx6v

3 ай бұрын

@@phillipbanes5484 got it , thanks for your advice. i'll be carefull on the way i express myself in english. Sadly i think i did a msitake an used some loan traduction that cause this issue

You are 100% correct when it comes to your explanation of cleaning your engine, it's science and application

Nice to present a clean engine bay to a mechanic because the mechanic will appreciate you providing a clean engine to work on and it also shows that you have some respect to the person working on your car. That in turn is more likely to give you a mechanic that is happier to work on your car.

I’m glad I watched this video. I was thinking of cleaning the engine bay soon. Just ordered the body cleaner and will do this. Seems very simple!

The fact that you said the potential electronic damage is slow to develop and not immediate is a real eye opener for me. I am not introducing water to my engine , I'll take my time and just do a nice wipe up . I have plenty of clay bar lube and detailng mist and microfiber towels are cheap enough. Thanks for this great video from an actual mechanic with good common sense .

Good Looking out Boss;! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos. Every time I’m going to do some things to my new Tacoma, I always say let’s see what the car care nut has to say about it. I have learned so much from you thanks 🙏 again!!

Such delight to watch the Professoooor himself show you how to clean a hybrid engine bay after casually delivering another masterful class. Thank you sir! ❤🙏

Great video. I use to detail cars and luckily never had any issues. Always used a degreaser and pressure washer at a distance. Let the degreaser do the work. But nowadays on my personal vehicles I just try to upkeep the cleanliness so it isn't a big deal. Thanks on the info on touchscreen infotainment systems. I didn't know they could be damaged with certain cleaners. Been using 409 but will definitely be getting touchscreen cleaners.

This video should definitely be one of the most important videos on your channel.

Really informative. Thanks for the video and especially talking about hybrids as well.

Wow. Finally, you made this video! Thank you, Ahmed.

This video gives me vibes of a physician or dentist who is realistic and caring. Nothing alarming. Just explains general info and why we do the things we do. Nice video!

Thank you AMD, God bless you and your family.

Thanks, excellent info. Working with electronin equipment since the early '70s, MANY intermittent problems were caused by connectors. We old timers could go to the coin op car wash and spend 25 cents on a shiny engine. Those days are long gone. Compressed air is your friend.

Of course it nice to see when your mechanic cleaned your engine bay little bit. He had to replace some part , but he also cleaned, so for me this means that he cares. I live in Germany , and I have visited many shops with my previous German car , and no one ever cleaned anything.

So appreciate your knowledge and attention to detail in your videos. I'm having trouble finding detailed service/maintenance schedule for my 2018 RAV4 XLE. Currently just over 50k miles and I'm aiming for 300k. Seeking greater details on what needs to be checked, changed, serviced, replaced. Thanks

Another excellent, helpful video- thank you CCN!

This is a very helpful video. I appreciate all the details that you did. The example of using body cleaner or waterless car wash spray is genius!

One thing I do is just use a swiffer wand every few months to remove dust in my relatively clean engine bay. It is pretty good at reaching into crevices or hard to reach places. So far I haven’t needed to use any liquids to clean it since I bought the vehicle 4 years ago.

thank you for always providing sound and very informative advice!

Helpful and informative. I learned many new things. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

I’ll use some simple green/purple power, rinse with wide spray of water, then compressed air. I’ve never had an issue, but I generally only do this annually. Engine bay looks clean helping to spot any leaks. I’ve seen many cars where it’s so dirty, you can’t even read brake/washer fluid levels.

@jamram9924

5 ай бұрын

We detail in our automotive shop after a car after a repair that involved an oil leak. We dilute Purple power with water and a brush to agitate the oily grime. We follow with compressed air and a wipe down. I apply tire shine on the plastic and then a wipe down to remove the extra residue. We avoid alternators and ECM/PCM. It can take 1-2 hours but we want to the customer to notice the difference in the finished product. We send them BEFORE and AFTER photos of all of our repairs

@fricky172

28 күн бұрын

@@jamram9924 I'm a bit late to the video... only a few minutes in... but was hoping this would be addressed. I need to do some de-greasing and cleaning on my high mileage car to help see if I have an oil or other fluid leak. (Both now and preventative in the future)

@jamram9924

28 күн бұрын

@@fricky172 sometimes I’ll use a pump bottle with very hot water and degreaser. I apply it directly to the areas where the oil is present. If the oil turned into greasy dirt, you may find yourself using a stiff wire brush or putty knife to remove the thick encrusted oily dirt. I’ll use a power washer in areas like the engine block, transmission and engine oil pan to do a final wash and rinse.

Appreciate the tips AMD. Happy Thanksgiving! Many people, including myself, are grateful for your channel!

Thanks for the tips on this. I only wipe when cleaning the engine bay. I will use the quick detailer next time. I love the results. For the touch screen I use a microfiber rag damped with water.

Thank you! I've been looking forward to this one.

Thanks AMD. Great job. Good info. Excellent advice. God bless. Happy trails.

More useful advice, as expected from this channel. Thank you

On my older 1995 Dakota 5.2 Sport I use what I learned from a neighbor on his 5.0 mid production Mustang with it’s brand new looking engine bay. A hand spray down with Original 409 cleaner, wait ten minutes, then garden hose spray gun on spray setting. Because of all the connectors and deep spark plug tubes in my 2021 Tacoma Sport TRD I will be subscribing to your hand spray detailer micro fiber wipe down instead. Good video. Thanks.

I'm incredibly grateful for the info you shared! I've used a pressure washer twice on the engine bay of my 2018 Camry XSE V6 since I bought it. Maintenance washes involve wiping down and blowing dust away with compressed air, and so far, no issues at all!

Thank you for the great, informative videos! I am a big Toyota and Honda fan. I operate a car wash and attempt to provide guidance to customers when i see them preparing to wash their engine bays. The water pressure at the exit of our pumps is 1450 psi! In bay, the water pressure at the tip is about 1300 psi, high enough to cut a finger off. We also use professional strength Dawn to degrease our bays. It works great and is not aggressive on paint.

Thanks!, I like to clean engine every oil change and/or filters replacement and as you mentioned, when cleaning I can check for possible leaks, rust, to tight loose caps and/or hoses, etc.

Agree 100% I couldn't say this any better. Very delicate parts in your engine compartment.

We’ve been waiting for this once since you announced it, awesome man, so great!

Great info Plain & very simple! Nice job!

Nice. My older cars are old but I keep them clean, in and out and under the hood. And I feel good about how they look.

Thanks for clarifying this! I always see detailers using a pressure washer on the engine bay and they always say how safe it is! The problem is that they are NOT mechanics and the damage they MAY do wont necessarily be seen for many years. Wash by hand, and take your time...

@michesbianan

5 ай бұрын

While it may seem fast to just rinse down everything with pressure washer, in reality, it takes more time to dry everything. I learned over the years to just use a leaf blower once a month and a simple wipe down with a slightly damp shop towel if necessary. Truth be said, when the plastic covers are clean, that already satisfies each one's itch. At the end of the day, no one is going to look at your engine bay everyday.

@shojus

5 ай бұрын

@@michesbianan 💯

@christopherjoyce9788

5 ай бұрын

It was not that big of a deal before fuel injection and a tone of electric parts. We always pressure washed our engine while running but right after wiper it down. Cars didn’t last nearly as long as they do now. In New England we always had to replace wires but they where a-lot simpler

@shojus

5 ай бұрын

@@christopherjoyce9788 Right, older cars really didn't have many electronics at all, and a little water wouldn't hurt a cast iron engine with good ol' carbs! I miss my 78 Cutlass! 😆

Thanks for the tips. I hadn't thought about covering the alternator. Some cars (I'm thinking of my Dodge product) has the ECM exposed. I cover that before cleaning. As MarzNet256 suggested, I use my small (Worx) battery leaf blower. It's useful for blowing leaves and dust away. When I need to rinse engine cleaner off, I'll use a light mist spray from the hose, then use the blower to dry up most of the water. I don't use my compressor as that might drive water into connectors.

thank you so much for educating us about car caring

Thank you sir , I was going to ask you to do a video on this the other day. God bless

I been waiting for this video for so long. Thanks so much! blessings

Thanks for another video with good tips. I have always only used a rag and water without a high-pressure washer. Did it regularly. Will never be a problem. Ps: Work on some older cars now and then, so that we with old cars feel a bit at home in the videos :) :) I have two that I watch the most. The car care nut and scotty kilmer. Lots of good tips.

thank you so much for the information.

Great tips...better to maintain regular cleaning than not and then having major cleanup.

Thanks for sharing the true way to clean the engine bay..

I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make great videos.

You’d make a great instructor if you decide to become one in the future

Car detailer is a super tip to clean the engine covers. Thanks 🇨🇦👍👍

It hasn't taken me very long, watching & listening to AMD. Always follow his advice.

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all your tips and advice, you are a blessing to all of us.

This was great useful information. Thank you!

This is gold. I will not be offering engine “detailing” as a service and honestly, I think it will win them over when I explain why using the information you provided. Thank you for this informative video.

@zenon3021

24 күн бұрын

I've cleaned a couple thousand cars, and honestly, just a 20-30 second power wash (avoiding alternator and connectors), dry it up, then spray a water-based interior dressing and the customer will be very happy. And it'll take less than 10 minutes.

Good teaching. Thank you and God bless you 🙏!!!

Thanks AMD, awesome video.

Excellent advice, Ahmed. I also do not spray my engine bay. But I have found a little Dawn dishwashing detergent in a bucket of water, washing with a damp rag has done the trick. But I like thte idea of detailer's cleaner. I may try that.

Thank you for your video👏👏Very professional and detail👍

Excellent advice! Clean your engine compartment exactly the way he showed us and if anything malfunctions you will have a clean conscience knowing you didn’t cause any problems. Clean the exterior and interior too your heart’s content but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Leave the car hood closed!!!

I really appreciate your last tip about cleaning the touch screen. I tend to use Windex, or similar glass cleaner, on glass and plastic surfaces and eyeglass cleaner ( pretty inexpensive at Costco) to clean touch screens. Going forward I thin that I wil use less glass cleaner on plastic interior parts and use a little bit of mild dish soap in a spray bottle to do a quick mist and wipe with a macrofibre cloth.

I have been waiting for this video for so long. Thanks so much.

I had rat poop on my 2016 Honda Pilot engine cover, and removed the cover and washed it in my bathroom tube. I live in NYC, the Bronx, I guess I am going to charge them rent! LOL.

I'm a huge fan! I'm 71 and like to be as hands-on as possible in life. I have 2024 Camry Hybrid. May I suggest doing a video where you suggest/instruct non-car people - those of us who can't get underneath their cars - how to do the simpler tasks?

Helpful information, good job

I have a 1992 Chrysler and have always kept a clean engine. After a service at my mx provider I'll always get a "thank you" for my efforts and I think one gets a bit better service when the tech works on a clean engine. The car has 196K on the clock. Decades ago I started using WD40 as my cleaning/protecting agent, mainly because the car was my daily driver and I lived in Chicago where fighting rust is a battle that never ends. These days I generally deep clean the engine bay once annually: I cover the distributor with a plastic bag, spray the engine liberally with "Super Soap" (which comes out of the spray wand at very low pressure) and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse with the Spot-Free water rinse (which is also low pressure). After getting the car home I'll do a very light spray of WD40 to areas I can access and then wipe down all exposed surfaces. I've read commenters cautions about the evils of WD40 but for me in this application it does just fine- no problems with belts or hoses and so on. I also think the silicone is beneficial to the plastics and aging plastic that's getting brittle is the bane of any older automobiles. After seeing this video I will start bagging the alternator as well, but my attitude has always been that car engines are designed to operate when wet from road spray, so a light rinse won't destroy an engine's operation.

@norakat

5 ай бұрын

Maybe you just got lucky.

@drincogni

5 ай бұрын

Its a good thing friend, your car is pre OBD2 ,PRE ECU everywhere trying these on newer car is not as easy.Modern cars are engineered to fail after X years plain n simple.

@johnneilson377

5 ай бұрын

I used the same technique on a 2012 Sentra I bought new and had no issues until 169K when the CVT failed. But I suspect the xsmn failure wasn't related to my use of WD40. On the Sentra I did bag the ECM before and cleaning, though. I agree with your comment that modern cars are built to crumble in 10 years or fewer.@@drincogni

@johnneilson377

5 ай бұрын

Possibly. Dunno.@@norakat

@johnlopez4089

5 ай бұрын

The WD in WD40 stands for water displacement.

Outstanding video and presentation

I just use a damp rag and clean (wipe) frequently so it isn't difficult or time consuming. I like the detailing spray idea. I'll give that a try.

I see that MR2 in the back!!! love seeing those makes me want to get one alongside my NA miata

Some vehicles are designed/built better than others in terms of keeping stuff out of the engine bay, so it doesn't get dirty/soiled much in the first place at all. My 2022 CX-30 is almost 2 years old now & the engine bay still looks brand new minus a very light coat of dust that I finally wiped off last month without much effort. The Corolla Cross (& regular Corolla) has two giant/open hood gaps above the headlights from the factory with no seal & which allows all sorts of rain/water, dirt, grime & debris into the engine bay. My friend's one year old Corolla Cross looks super dirty/grimy already inside the engine bay & my 2020 Corolla sedan had the same issue. Not sure what Toyota was thinking (other than cutting costs) with those large hood gaps & no seals/weather-liners for U.S. version models on these vehicles (some other global markets did receive the seals/weather-stripping in those areas). Tacky, tacky - and makes you wonder where else they cut little corners to increase profits.

Yes, sir. Body detail sparys with a wax in it work, outstanding. This what I've been doing for about 10 years now.

Excellent advice thanks and excellent information

Thx for the tips. On the infotainment screen. What works for me is very light mist of distilled water and a microfiber cloth to "gently clean the screen" Never use Windex or any alcohol based cleaners on infotainment screens. I'm going to try the no rinse car was for my engine bay. I've always just wiped it down but l Like your suggestion and demonstration.

Very informative video, thank you.

I, once, saw a list of the Top Ten most un-trustworthy professions and it included the "why" for each one. Not surprisingly, auto-mechanics made that list. I am certain that, if names had been found there....yours would not make it to the list at all. You are convincing because you are such a professional----AND so trustworthy. I would imagine that you have a trail of customers who are so relieved to know that they chose you as their mechanic. I sure would be. Your videos are both educational and entertaining. Even if I see one that has nothing to do with any car-issue I have, I still watch them because you so seamlessly explain and demonstrate and I learn many new ideas. I always look forward to your next video.

Excellent video...very timely and valuable advice.

AWESOME SHOW. THANKS, GOD BLESS. 😇

thank you for this video AMD. just in time. i am really looking for a video on how to clean/maintain the engine bay. you are right, 30 minutes is enough once a month to maintain the cleanliness instead of letting it sit for 6 months. God bless you.

Thank you for the great information. I wish I lived in your area, our dealer has never done this after service on the engine bay. You must be working for a very reputable dealership.

Great tips👍. The detailer product use is a good one ☝️. Bottom line, less (water pressure) is more…

The personal cleaning demonstration was very helpful - common sense prevails.

Wow another brand new video I can't tell you how helpful these are for those of us who want to own our Toyotas for a lifetime!

Thanks AMD!

Excellent, thank you 😊

Thank you for sharing your experience to us. Which griot’s polish do you used? I saw they have multiple type of cleaner. Thanks!

Very Nice job! Thanks for the video!

Love your channel. But the best practice is to spray directly onto the microfiber towel, NOT onto the surface. This ensures there is no overspray, and ensures excess moisture does not make its way into electrical connectors.

I normally go over mine with Tub 'O Towel wipes but I'm going to try some waterless car wash soap and microfiber towels next.

Car care nut , will you please do a video on 2012 RAV4 v6 please! I have been hunting for a nice low mileage one for 4 years and finally got me one! Curious about what type of transmission and different things that might need serviced also the towing parts needed for #3500, you’re the car care specialist what better person to rely on 😃 thanks again for all you do!

I use a steam cleaner, soft detailers brush and mild soap, and a low shine finishing product on all the plastic and rubber parts. Works great in all the nooks and crannies with low risk of water damage.