How To Clean Your Minivan Like A Pro!- Transformation + Tips & Tricks

[@davidwebster6005]

I put small items in ziplock bags and label it with marker… Console, glove box, door pockets etc

[@thearchnails5051]

I feel like I just left cleaning college. So informational ❤

[@maryhoffman2547]

Finally, someone doing a minivan! I only have one cause I have eight dogs. I totally understand the vacuuming taking forever. Great video!

[@rebekahsearcy8986]

My mom has a 2002 Ford Windstar minivan, and we usually take the dogs with us on some outings, and they do shed everywhere, and my chihuahuas like to poop all over the floorboards and sometimes under the seats.

[@maryhoffman2547]

@rebekahsearcy8986 still the best thing to haul them around!

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

YES! More content like this.

[@riceburner4747]

I was in charge for maintenance on a non profit agency van. I would detail & female staff I worked with trashed the inside or wrecked the outside. Ppl dont realize how much work mini vans ARE. So u have my sympathy.👍😉 Her van IS in good shape! 👍

[@FlawlessFinishSolutions]

Love step by step videos especially to see what other detailers are doing for their process. Thank you for what you provide to this community. I hate mini vans and it seem they like coming to me.

[@neilwalker5041]

Our family truckster is a Honda Odyssey and every time I detail the interior the realization my kids are slobs kicks in. Those sauces for their chicken nuggets are the worse. For floor mats McKees rejuvenator is my go to product as it just works. Those stains looked to be blocked after you used the wicking stain product. To be honest those spray on and rinse off products are easy to use and fun. As always beautiful work and thank you for taking the time to explain this grueling process.

[@davidblalock1709]

When I worked at Hertz Rental car, everytime we saw a van hit the lot we all just sighed. We knew they were going to be a wreck. Least favorite vehicle by far.

[@joshstabler3438]

This was a really good one. Reminds me of the fun of looking thorough posts during the heyday of the forums, where everyone really listed out each product and method.

[@reeb9016]

Whoa! Chelsea's got moves! Sweet job on the minivan. 👍

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

😝 not in the least bit but thanks for watching!

[@reeb9016]

@@attention2detailswchelsea 😆😉

[@rubenwat]

Great work Chelsea on the detail and on the video!!

[@kirbyschneider4187]

I was wondering why a stain came back even after I pre soaked, drill brushed, and extracted. Thank you Chelsea!!

[@tucksmith8300]

Awesome job Chelsea and I agree with you about Minivans

[@TrealTalk187]

Some good gel knee pads for even for the interior would help alot with fatigue 👌

[@jeffreyjohnson1828]

Great Job, customer/friend will appreciate what you have done🎉

[@nlay42]

Informative and detailed! Thanks for capturing the process on video!

[@amberatkinson4230]

This is awesome content because it demonstrates your thinking process and your problem solving process. In education, we do this with kids and call it a think aloud. It's fantastic!

[@georgina_gsm]

I’m amazed you did all that in 6hours!! Love watching your channel here in the UK (and girl as well!). How do you manage to pressure wash door shuts without getting tons of water in the interior? I struggle with this - maybe I’m using a wrong degree of nozzle?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I don’t worry about a little water and normally just have a towel nearby to mop up. It’s less water than if you were to open your door in the rain but I use a 25 degree tip and just practice gives you a more confident hand. For minivan doors though I can’t pressure wash TOO much the middle door and normally just do a waterless wash on those as yes, the interior door would get SOAKED. I learned that the hard way many a time

[@detailgrandma22]

Wow!! I'm so glad you posted this! I see and have to do some minivans that are way worse and much harder to get thru. And what's worse is its at the car lot. And for some reason they expect it done in 2-3 hrs. I've almost quit because of the awful messes in minivans. I always started at the front. Next time I will be starting at the back like you did and see if it helps me more. YES I love these types of videos! I'm still new to this game and any of the process learned that can help me grow is what I like! Have a great week!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

You can start in the front and blow it out but I find that makes a mess in my garage or driveway so that’s why I blow from back to front

[@tightdetailing]

Wow pro tip on the sliding seats. I just did one of these two weeks ago. Great content, thanks

[@andrewguerra4953]

Challenge with minivans is time. Alot of work. But u got it done. And looks amazing as always. Fantastic job. I enjoy everything u do. .it's the "details" that u pay attention to.🙏

[@millerdetailing4176]

Another awesome video Chelsea thanks for all the great content.

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Outstanding video Chelsea. Highly informative, especially for beginner detailers looking to start a business, or even the enthusiast.

[@jayz313]

Nice work, that mini van came out looking very good. I enjoyed this video very much and would like to see more of these types of videos.

[@edwa92]

Great job! How often do you use interior dressings? I feel they attract dust even after heavily diluting them. I love the look of natural clean plastics/trim.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I rarely use them and use something more like Cruise matte detailer or a spray wax. If I do use a dressing it’s because the plastic is faded and needs reconditioned. I only use water based dressings but normally just clean and put a UV protectant down (I’ve even used a spray wax before)

[@ach442403]

Is the mckee’s blower just as effective as a tornador?? Thoughts on both.

[@kimnewling5728]

Looks really nice! Great job. Driveway: do you find that the chemicals you use are damaging the driveway? And doesn't the "stuff" (dirty water, junk) freeze down to the driveway? Cool video.

[@jcal5594]

I am having driveway blacktop discoloration which looks horrible.. any suggestions on keeping it black??

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

We’ve been here 3 years and the driveway is faded some but I am diligent to rinse when using strong chemicals and clean it after every detail. The reason it’s fading is due to all the pressure washing I do to it but not really from the chemicals

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

And yes it can freeze so in winter I normally work in the garage with rinseless washing. This day was milder temps so it didn’t freeze

[@davestewart9146]

Minivan can be a dirty word lol but this one wasn’t to bad, nicely done Chelsea 👍😁❤️

[@swiftlymobiledetailing]

Nice video! I enjoyed the vacuum process. Keep up the good work👍

[@Racontact]

how do you deal with sand in the sliding door lower hinge area. it's kinda exterior and exterior. has greased areas

[@ddautodetailing]

Great results! Awesome ending as well😉🤪

[@mickeyreefer4212]

I have a 2017 ram 2500 you gave me some good advice. Don't drive it in the winter. How much to do a total detail including black leather interior. Very clean truck. Including Very best coating.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Trucks start at $400 for a full detail and prices vary based on size and condition.

[@AngelaAsks]

You're amazing! Thanks for the motivation.

[@susank7680]

Great video. Love the little dance at the end. lol :D

[@cyn-1776]

Serious question: I'm usually GREAT at truck maintenance. Since "Covid" with everything closed I've lacked. My dealer car wash still isn't open. I now have rust on myb2012 silverado...gggrrr. I need a heavy clean then a maintenance. I wanna get rust fixed soon. What do you recommend for "down n dirty" clean like the expedition you did? Then just maintenance till I get rust fixed. I had a Tacoma with no rust after owning it 13 yrs. 2 yrs of no maintenance killed my silverado. Breaks my heart

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

You definitely want to do a chemical decon with a clay bar treatment (Turtle wax rapid decon is a great one available on a retail level) and then at minimum a polish or cleaner wax. The decon MAY remove light rust that is just developing but if it’s etched into the paint then it may be too late. Then apply a ceramic sealant or at minimum a sealant to put down UV Protection and help make it easier to clean therefore less risk of rail dust developing and turning into rust.

[@michaelray5725]

Great job and content! I'm a part time detailer and as I grow minivans are becoming more common. I like doing minivans and SUVs . How much did you charge for this job so can have idea pricing on these if that's okay.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Minivans are rare for me these days as I have priced them for the normal amount of work they are. They start at $500/$600 for a full detail cause most are BAD and this way the customer has realistic expectations. This was a gift and free for my friend (perks!) but would have cost $375 for the condition it was in.

[@beachbum6741]

great video! have you ever extracted any really nasty seats? ive done several and the wicking just drives me crazy! especially when i dont know what the stains came from

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes and normally use a stronger cleaner for those but the Spot Stop does help with wicking but normally heavier seats require much more thorough extraction

[@chriss3959]

Nice job! Does the alkaline pre soak break down any previous sealants or protection?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

It can weaken it yes. If you have protection on it it should make the rinse more effective so you may not need it

[@YamMaxim700]

Really nice job. I too hate doing minivans. So much acreage to cover. You mentioned in a previous video that you don't remove seats because of liability. Is there a reason you did on this one?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I remove middle seats in vans that are removable but not front seats that are bolted in

[@alexbryan7641]

Great work as always! That vonixx citron looks sweet! How did it work on bug splatter?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Worked really well on bugs and road film

[@jeepinspence]

Nice polish on the video! The ambient music really helps to set the mood. Minivans? I've created several new curse words for use with them, (son of a biscuit eater, son of a buttmonkey, funky buttlovin, sheiste, dogdogdog) etc... :)

[@jeepinspence]

Do you add a stain blocker or offer as an option? If so what do you use. I typically use regular old scotchguard I find it works pretty well for the cost.

[@jcal5594]

So do you just rinse, or also agitate that driveway w/let's say a short stuff brush on a long handled broomstick? APC?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I just pressure wash it

[@orthodox1717]

Dang, execllent results! :)

[@darrallmeharg6912]

Great video. Your friend should be super excited. P.S. i have not received the hoodie yet. just checking to see if it's still in rout. thank you

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

You never messaged me or emailed me with your address.

[@PaulyTheGimp]

Great vid. More, please.

[@jcal5594]

Hi Chelsea.. hey, you are an interior detailing guru. They ALL come out so professional and meticulously scrubbed and shiney. 👍 Would you ever consider using the drill brush without extraction on lightly soiled carpet and seats? Trying to avoid a major purchase for my diy maintenance. Thx ... really enjoy these videos.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes you can do a drill brush without extraction like what I did in the video as I didn’t shampoo the carpets and just used my drill brush and vacuumed

[@TRR43]

Nice video! Chelsea what do you use to edit your videos if I may ask?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

InShot editor pro version and epidemic sound for music on my iPhone pro 14. It has made SUCH a difference in my filming and editing capabilities and hopefully you guys enjoy it. I am always learning

[@TRR43]

@@attention2detailswchelsea thank you for sharing and responding, your videos are great, and yes we’re always learning!

[@bakareabolore4406]

Nice video ur pre Wash gun ,what's that.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

The MTM foam cannon. Link is in the video description

[@bakareabolore4406]

@@attention2detailswchelsea thanks

[@davidruggles996]

Great video and a job well done on the van Chelsea! Love the fun outtro. 🤣👏👏🕺

[@woocoheed]

Those darn rugrats are the cause. I need to teach my 3 year old how to clean our car

[@tomlanko2547]

I have a 2010 Honda minivan. Welcome to my world……🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I feel your pain

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

I had my minivan and with it is when I started Detailing 😄😄and even my sons kept it clean inside and behaved, else they had to do it😄😄 I have done lots of minivans after that

[@quintinreynolds8126]

❤️‍🔥🎸❤️‍🔥🎸👍🏿

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

🏁