Winter brings it inside
In a South Lake Tahoe winter, snow melts off your boots and onto the floor. It carries sand and road de-icer with it. When that water dries, it leaves white, crusty rings on the carpet and floor mats. Over a season, it builds up into the fibers.
Sand also works into seat rails and seat belt slots, where it is hard to reach. Rubber floor mats help a lot, and they’re worth getting before the snow comes.
Shampoo and extraction in the Interior Renew break down that buildup and pull it out. Most salt lines come out or fade a lot. Very old stains that have been there for several winters may only lighten.
Wet gear is the other issue. Damp ski gear and jackets sitting in a closed car can leave a musty smell. If you notice it, tell us. We can look and let you know what we think will help.
Heaters running all winter dry out leather and plastic, and conditioning on the Renew helps keep them from cracking. Mold is a separate job: if you see spots of mold, tell us when you book so we can look and quote it.
Summer: dust, sand and dogs
Summer in Tahoe means trailheads, beaches and dirt roads. Fine dust gets into vents, seams and door pockets. Beach sand sinks into the carpet. And a lot of Tahoe cars carry a dog or two, with hair woven into every seat.
We use compressed air, brushes and strong vacuums to pull that out. Then we wipe and condition the surfaces. The strong high-altitude sun is also tough on dashboards and leather, so conditioning helps slow drying and fading.
Dog owners know the feeling: after a day at the beach, the back seat is a mix of hair, sand and wet-dog smell. Our pet hair tools pull out hair that a vacuum alone leaves behind. Bug spray and sticky drink spills come off hard surfaces with the right cleaner.
For rentals and second homes
Many cars in Tahoe belong to second-home owners or are kept for guests. If you’re not in town, we can still clean the car. Just let us know where it is and how to get in. We’ll send photos when we’re done.
If guests use the car, a clean between stays keeps it ready for the next group. Some owners book us at the start and end of each season.
We serve South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Keys, Meyers and Stateline, 7 days a week from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Want the outside done too? See our full mobile detailing packages.
Gear haulers
In Tahoe, the cargo area often works harder than the seats. Skis, snowboards, bikes, kayaks, coolers and firewood all ride in the back. They leave scuffs on plastic, dirt in the carpet, and bark and pine needles in every corner.
We clean cargo carpet the same way as the floors: vacuum first, then shampoo and extraction on the Renew. Plastic trim and seat backs get wiped down, and rubber cargo liners come out and get scrubbed. Ski wax on carpet may not come out fully, but it usually lightens a lot.
If the back of the car smells like wet gear or old firewood, a deep clean usually helps. For stronger smells, our odor bomb add-on is an option.
