Wherever you take your off-road vehicle, whether it’s to the trails or the woods, if you come back from an off-road expedition with a clean paint job and clear windows, you did something wrong. Though getting down and dirty is true for the outside of the truck, the interior is a different story. No one wants a filthy truck cabin—no matter how often you drive off the beaten path. Keep these ways to keep the interior of your off-road truck clean in mind while you put the pedal to the metal during your next adventure.
All-Weather Floormats
The primary cause of mud, sleet, snow, and salt creating a mess of your truck comes from your boots. Whatever you step in outside inevitably tracks into your truck. While you may have a welcome rug or a mud scraper at home, that isn’t always the case while off-roading. Sometimes there’s nothing between the great outdoors and your truck but the mud or snow on the ground. Protect your floor with a hard-plastic, easy to clean floor mat that’s custom-fit for your truck. It’ll save your truck’s original floors from difficult-to-clean mud and water damage.
Protect the Upholstery With Seat Covers
Your truck’s seats and upholstery are important parts of the vehicle to protect from dirt and damage. Instead of making a mess of the original seat material, cover your seats up with a seat protector. Any mud that splashes into the truck won’t impact your vehicle’s original seating, and instead, you’ll only need to clean the seat cover that protects it.
This process is much easier than deep cleaning the original seat material—some kinds of seat cover even allow for machine washing and drying. With so many options of materials and styles available to you, purchasing a seat cover allows for plenty of customization and personalization for your vehicle.
Be Careful What You Bring Off-Roading
Off-roading is anything but a gentle Sunday morning cruise. So whatever you keep in your truck while taking on the outdoors will bounce around and potentially break. If you bring any drinks with you, make sure they seal tightly and stay secure in their places. It may seem obvious, but it’s worth noting that you shouldn’t bring open beverages to avoid sticky, difficult stains.
A lot of the ways to keep the interior of your off-road truck clean come down to common sense and regular interior maintenance. With a clean interior, your truck will not only last longer but will also have a higher resale value should you ever decide to sell it.
