How to Clean Car Air Vents?
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Steps to clean car air vents: 1. After purchasing a specialized cleaner from a car 4S shop, locate the air intake of the air conditioning system; 2. Once the air intake is found, remove the air conditioning filter; 3. After removing the filter, turn on the air conditioning's external circulation mode without activating the cooling function. During the cleaning process, only adjust the fan speed and enable the external circulation function; 4. After turning on the air conditioning, spray some cleaner; 5. Shake the cleaner well, then insert the tube into the nozzle, secure the tube, and release the safety catch before spraying the cleaner into the air intake; 6. After spraying the cleaner, let the air conditioning continue in external circulation mode for 10 to 15 minutes. After running for this duration, turn off the air conditioning.
Cleaning car air vents has its own little tricks. The first step is to turn off the AC and fan, then gently brush off surface dust with a small brush—something like a toothbrush works great. Remember not to use a wet cloth directly to wipe, as water droplets could seep in and damage the fan. After that, I often use a vacuum cleaner with a soft hose attachment to carefully reach into the vent gaps and suck out dust. If the dust is stubborn, a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or neutral cleaner can help clean the edges thoroughly. Don’t forget to do this regularly, because accumulated dust can blow into the car and affect respiratory health—I’ve seen people sneeze because of it. After cleaning, the airflow becomes much smoother, and the air feels fresher. It’s generally recommended to do this quarterly for preventive maintenance. I always keep a set of tools in my car, and the whole process takes no more than ten minutes—with excellent results.
