8 Best Car Carpet Cleaners

Key Specs

• Best For: Carpets; seats made of cloth, vinyl, or leather; dashboards
• Size: 18-ounce spray bottle
• Scent: Unscented

If you’re looking for an all-purpose car cleaner, look no further: Car Guys says this formula is good for just about any automotive surface except glass. It’s handy for spot-cleaning carpets, seats, and trim, but probably won’t provide as much stain-fighting power as more specialized formulas. Also, be sure to test this formula in less visible areas before using it on materials like dyed leather.

It’s available in an 18-ounce spray bottle, comes with a microfiber cloth for applying and wiping, and is unscented.

Key Specs

• Best For: Carpets and fabric upholstery, but not vinyl or leather
• Size: 22-ounce spray bottle
• Scent: Unscented/deodorizing

This formula uses fairly gentle cleaners like hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol, along with oxygenated cleaning agents, to lift stains and deodorize carpets and fabric upholstery. It should be kept away from vinyl and leather, however, as the peroxide can easily discolor these materials.

ArmorAll states that it’s good for a wide range of stains, including “mud, coffee, cola, ink, grass, and motor oil.” It’s only available in a 22-ounce spray bottle, and has a mild smell that subsides after use.