After driving my vehicle for nearly four years, I’ve noticed it has accumulated quite a bit of dirt. Although I don't usually make a mess, and the mileage is only about 16,777 miles, it has become noticeably dirty...
Regardless of the situation, I have a lot of areas I want to tidy up, so I decided to dedicate a day to thoroughly clean the trunk.
The Sorento MQ4 comes in 5-passenger, 6-passenger, and 7-passenger configurations...
In the 6-passenger and 7-passenger versions, the third-row seats are available and can be folded down to lie flat on the floor. In contrast, the 5-passenger version does not have third-row seating but instead offers extra storage space.
I prefer to keep unwanted small items out of sight, so I really like the 5-passenger model.
Personally, I find the independent seats in the Sorento MQ4 6-passenger model quite appealing, but I strongly recommend the 5-passenger version for those who prioritize trunk space.
When I completely remove the lid of the trunk floor storage compartment, I find a surprising amount of dust and debris that has accumulated underneath.
This part doesn’t have any fixed screws, so it’s easy to lift out.
I’m not stopping there; I also want to remove the outer storage compartment. This one has fixed screws, but they are covered with finishing caps.
Using a plastic spatula and a Phillips screwdriver, I can unscrew the fixed screws and pull it off from the top :)
Once I finish removing everything, it’ll be perfect :)
Since it can get quite dirty, I need to use a vacuum cleaner. I personally use a cordless handheld vacuum to suck up as much dust as possible,
I climb into the trunk without my shoes and vacuum all the way to the bottom of the second-row seat. It feels much better that way.
Most importantly, I discovered for the first time that there’s plastic wrap stuck to the second-row seat rails. The saying about how you keep peeling off the plastic wrap from a new domestic car for years isn’t just a rumor. These wraps often cause noise, so it’s essential to remove them.
You can find many dirty spots, right? Just use an interior cleaner to wipe them down... For those who love washing their cars, applying a plastic trim coating will be the best option.
Oh, and I have quite a bit of soundproofing material lying around at home, so I thought about applying some while I was at it... but I feel like the basic soundproofing is already sufficient,
If I want to apply soundproofing material to the metal plates, I would need to remove both plastic trims, which might lead to stress from rattling noises. So, I decided it wasn’t necessary and just gave up.
I also clean out the internal storage compartments to prevent items from moving around and making noise....
I used Martiga’s interior cleaner for this cleaning session! I’ve been using it frequently for indoor cleaning lately.
I tend to be sensitive to smells, so I think the scent is important when choosing car cleaning products.
When I use it, I notice a subtle, gentle fragrance that isn’t overwhelming, and it doesn’t linger long enough to give me a headache.
I recently washed the trunk mat, so I just laid it back down and completed all the tasks :)
Personally, I have rhinitis, and since I’ve been dealing with fine powder lately, I’ve become sensitive about the air quality inside the car. ㅎㅎ... So, I find myself paying more attention to the car's interior environment.
That wraps up today’s post. Thank you!
