May 8, 2023

What is Interior Detailing?

Interior detailing deep-cleans seats, carpets, mats, boot, dashboard, console, doors, glass and leather surfaces. Star Car Wash services remove dirt, stains and odours, with prices from $199 depending on vehicle size.

What is Interior Detailing?

Interior detailing is a thorough clean of your car’s cabin that goes beyond a quick vacuum and wipe-down. It tackles built-up dirt, stains and odours in areas such as the seats, carpets, mats, boot, dashboard and interior glass.

At Star Car Wash, our detailers use professional products and equipment to care for the different surfaces inside your vehicle. Interior car detailing is a useful choice when a routine clean no longer gives your cabin the attention it needs.

What does interior detailing include?

An interior detail focuses on the surfaces you use every day, as well as areas that are easy to overlook. The treatment depends on your vehicle’s materials and condition.

Interior Detail Services

A Star Car Wash Interior Detail can include:

●     Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, seats, floor mats and the boot

●     Shampooing and extracting carpets and cleaning cloth seats and trim, where appropriate

●     Cleaning and conditioning leather seats, where fitted

●     Cleaning the dashboard, console, doors and other hard surfaces

●     Cleaning interior glass and mirrors to remove smears

●     Treating spots and stains and applying an interior air freshener

Star’s Interior Detail package also includes a Platinum Wash. Check the exact service inclusions at your chosen centre.

What's the difference between interior detailing and interior cleaning?

Interior cleaning handles everyday dust and crumbs. Interior detailing goes deeper when dirt and marks have built up.

●     Interior cleaning typically involves vacuuming and wiping surfaces, making it a good option for regular upkeep.

●     Interior detailing adds more thorough treatment of carpets, upholstery, mats and hard-to-clean areas. It can also include leather conditioning and stain treatment.

How much does interior car detailing cost?

Star Car Wash lists Interior Detail from $199 on its national detailing services page. That is a starting price, not a price for every vehicle or location. The cost depends on your centre, vehicle size and condition, and the work required.

Enter your suburb or postcode to see services and pricing at a Star Car Wash near you. Your centre can confirm any additional charges before the detail begins.

How often should you get your car interior detailed?

For many drivers, an interior detail every three to six months is a useful guide. The right interval depends on how you use your car and how quickly dirt builds up. You may want to book more often if:

●     Children or pets regularly travel in the car

●     Spills, food crumbs or stains are common

●     Dust and dirt are frequently tracked into the cabin

●     You’re preparing your car for sale

Detailing regularly can help manage build-up and make routine cleaning easier. Set-in stains and persistent odours may need additional attention.

Why choose Star Car Wash for interior detailing?

Star Car Wash has cared for Australian cars since 2003 and has more than 160 locations nationwide. Our teams use professional products and equipment to clean your car’s interior with care, whether it needs a deeper upholstery clean or attention to everyday wear.

Many of our centres are at shopping centres or café sites, so you can get on with your day while we work on your car. Interior Detail is part of our wider Car Detailing Services range.

Is Interior Detailing Worth It?

Interior detailing is worth considering when vacuuming and wiping surfaces no longer deal with the dirt, stains or odours in your cabin. It can also help your car look its best before you sell it.

If the interior only has light dust and crumbs, a routine clean may be enough for now. A detail gives seats, carpets and other interior surfaces a deeper clean when they need one.

Frequently asked questions

How long does interior detailing take?

Allow at least two hours as a guide. The time depends on your vehicle’s size and condition and the treatment it needs, so check with your chosen centre when booking.

Does interior detailing remove stains and odours?

Interior detailing can help remove many stains and odours by cleaning the surfaces where they’ve built up. Results depend on the type of stain or the source of the smell; some may need further treatment.

Is interior detailing suitable for leather seats?

Yes. Where fitted, leather seats can be cleaned and conditioned using treatments suited to leather rather than the methods used for cloth upholstery.

What's included in an interior car detail?

An interior car detail can include cleaning carpets, seats, mats, the boot, hard surfaces and glass, along with leather care and spot treatment where needed. Check your local centre’s package inclusions for the service available to you.

Get your car detailed while you get on with your day

Give your car’s interior a deeper clean while you shop, catch up over coffee or take care of errands. Find a Star Car Wash near you and book online.


Written by

Simon Millard

Marketing Strategist, Star Car Wash

Simon Millard is a marketing strategist with over 20 years' experience helping businesses grow through data-led strategy and creative execution. As founder of OptiMill Marketing, he has worked with organisations across government, education, and local business, including Star Car Wash, to improve online visibility, lead generation, and customer engagement.

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