The quick answer
Valet from the top down and the inside out, let it dry, then finish with scent. A light mist of fabric spray on the seats and a fresh diffuser on the mirror is the step that makes it smell valeted. Both together are £21.98 and ship free.
A home valet gets the car clean. What makes it feel like a professional job is the last two minutes: the smell when you open the door. Here is a simple routine you can do on the drive, finishing with the step most people skip.
What you need
- Bin bags and a vacuum with a crevice tool
- Two microfibre cloths and an interior cleaner
- A soft brush for vents and seams
- Glass cleaner
- A fabric spray and a fresh hanging diffuser for the finish
Step 1: Empty everything
Take out the mats, bags, bottles and anything in the door pockets and under the seats. Clean space is the base for everything else.
Step 2: Top down, inside out
Brush dust out of the vents and seams first, then wipe the dashboard, steering wheel, door cards and cup holders. Working from the top down means dust falls onto areas you have not cleaned yet.
Step 3: Vacuum properly
Slide the seats forward and back so you reach the rails, then do the carpets, seats and boot. Shake out the mats and vacuum them outside the car.
Step 4: Glass last
Clean the inside of the windows and mirrors last, so you are not wiping dust back onto clear glass.
Step 5: Let it dry
Leave the doors open for a few minutes and put the mats back only once they are fully dry. A damp mat will undo the whole job.
Step 6: The finishing touch
This is the step that makes it smell like a valet, not just a clean. Give the seats and mats a light mist of our fabric spray, then hang a fresh diffuser on the mirror. Set it up with our five step guide and start light.
Scents that smell freshly valeted
 Snow AngelSoft and clean. The just valeted smell. |
 LeatherSmooth and calm. A premium interior feel. |
 WatermelonLight, juicy and easy to live with. |
 The BraveLavender and nutmeg over agarwood. |
The valet finishing kit: £21.98, delivered free
| Fabric spray 100ml, for seats and mats | £9.99 |
| Luxury hanging car diffuser, your choice of scent | £11.99 |
| UK delivery (free over £20) | Free |
| Step 6, sorted | £21.98 |
Want a few to rotate between valets? Any three luxury diffusers are £29.98 instead of £44.97, each in its own box.
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Your questions
How often should I valet the inside of my car?
A quick tidy every week or two and a full valet like this once a month keeps most cars fresh. Our six simple habits help in between.
Should I spray the seats before or after vacuuming?
After. Vacuum first, let everything dry, then mist the fabric lightly as the very last step.
Will a glass diffuser leak?
Our glass diffusers are designed not to leak, when used as directed.
Finish every valet with scent. Spray plus diffuser, £21.98, delivered free.