Using Old Clothes for Upholstery Cleaning at Our Car Wash
At our car wash, we’re always looking for ways to be more eco-friendly and budget-smart — and one great solution is reusing old clothes for cleaning car interiors.
Instead of tossing out worn-out T-shirts, towels, or bedsheets, we give them a second life as cleaning rags. They’re super absorbent, soft on upholstery, and perfect for wiping down leather, dashboards, and fabric seats.
Here’s why we love using used clothes:
- It’s sustainable – we’re keeping fabric waste out of landfills.
- It saves money – no need to constantly buy new microfiber cloths.
- They actually work better – soft, broken-in cotton is great for detailed cleaning.
What kinds of clothes do we use?
- Old cotton T-shirts (great for wiping interiors)
- Towels and washcloths (perfect for shampooing seats and carpets)
- Lightweight bedsheets (ideal for drying and large surface cleaning)
- Flannel or fleece (gentle buffing)
We avoid anything with zippers or buttons (they can scratch), and we make sure all clothes are pre-washed and cut into manageable pieces.
If you’re clearing out your closet and have clothes that are too worn to donate — we’d love to take them off your hands!