How to Clean Car AC Vents

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Purchase a set of foam paintbrushes.. Create a homemade cleaning solution.. Insert the foam brush between each vent slat.

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1

Purchase a set of foam paintbrushes.

Step 1

Purchase a set of foam paintbrushes.

2

Create a homemade cleaning solution.

Step 2

Create a homemade cleaning solution.

3

Insert the foam brush between each vent slat.

Step 3

Insert the foam brush between each vent slat.

4

Rinse and dry used brushes.

Step 4

Rinse and dry used brushes.

5

Replace your car's cabin air filter.

Step 5

Replace your car's cabin air filter.

6

Clear off and spray the air intake vents.

Step 6

Clear off and spray the air intake vents.

7

Spray all vents with disinfectant cleaner.

Step 7

Spray all vents with disinfectant cleaner.

8

Start the engine and set the air conditioner to max.

Step 8

Start the engine and set the air conditioner to max.

9

Have your car serviced.

Step 9

Have your car serviced.

10

Turn the air conditioner off before reaching your destination.

Step 10

Turn the air conditioner off before reaching your destination.

11

Keep the air intakes clear of leaves and other debris.

Step 11

Keep the air intakes clear of leaves and other debris.

12

Run the blower without the air conditioner on periodically.

Step 12

Run the blower without the air conditioner on periodically.

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