Protecting your car’s interior from pet wear and tear

As pet owners there is nothing better than taking your furry best friend along for the ride. Unfortunately, after all of the amazing experiences have become recent memories, your car’s…

As pet owners there is nothing better than taking your furry best friend along for the ride. Unfortunately, after all of the amazing experiences have become recent memories, your car’s interior will be a memory imprinted in your head everyday as you use your car.


We’ve got some GOOD NEWS for you however! There are solutions that can prevent pet damage to your vehicles interior!


First, let’s start here. What are the common damages your pets can cause to your interior? Hair and fur can become lodged into your upholstery & floor, there can be nose and paw prints all over your upholstery, doors and windows, scratches, tears, rips and holes.
Some pets even become car sick and might get sick inside your car.

So how do you prevent this from happening?

First thing you can do is safeguard your upholstery to make it less prone to scratches, stains and lodged fur You can do this by purchasing seat covers for your upholstery, however, before purchasing, make sure that the covers you are purchasing are machine washable.


Now it’s time to protect your mats and carpets. To do this you can purchase hard plastic, non-slip, floor mat covers.
If you still get fur on your upholstery even with your covers, you can use a lint brush to remove it.
Best part is, if you don’t like the way your covers look, you can remove them when your pet isn’t accompanying you on the road and store them in your boot.


Another way to minimise the aftermath of your pets car trip is by having them regularly groomed. If your furry friend is on the road with you a lot, it is recommended to give them a bath at least once a month.
It’s also important to brush and groom your pet regularly especially during change of season when hair-loss is at an all time high and lastly, keeping your pets nails trimmed will also ensure that the damage to your car’s interior is minimised.


Unfortunately, no matter how hard you try, your pet will always leave traces of fur, dirt and scratches in your vehicle. The only way to ensure that your vehicle looks and smells its best is by taking your car for regular interior detailing.
This will also ensure that a

ny damage that has been done to your car will not get any worse. These include torn seats and pet accidents. To prevent odour and stains it is recommended to get your vehicle cleaned as soon as possible to prevent and ongoing odour.


So now that you know how to keep your car clean with regular furry companions accompanying you, where will your next road trip be with your best friend?

Get a coffee on us!

Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to know about new products, specials, events, rewards and more. Sign up today and receive a coffee on us at your next visit!

Subscribe