best way to clean air vents

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jechilt

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What is the best and preferred way to clean air vents?



I have an 01 Audi A4 and am trying to figure out the best way to get dirtry vents clean.
 
Some people use Q-Tips. I like to spray the vents with whatever cleaner I'm using, agitate the dirt with a detail brush, wipe as much dirt as you can on your rag and blow it clean with and air gun connected to an air compressor.
 
On some vehicles it's easy to pop out the air vents. Then I will take them and wash them in the kitchen sink with hot water, soap, and a brush. I'll also do this with cup holders or any parts of the center console that will come apart. Most newer Toyotas and Hondas are pretty easy to take apart. I'm not sure about the vents on an Audi A4.
 
i've used a very small screwdriver (front taped off) and wrapped/folded a small microfiber towel around it and pushed gently in the air vent and cleaned...
 
Audi vents don't come apart readily. I use the swab/MF-on-a-stick approach. Don't just blow the dirt back into the ductwork or it'll come right back ;)
 
If the vents are just lightly dusty then I turn the A/C fan On and use a soft Meguiars detailing brush to clean the vents. Then I will proceed with detailing the rest of the interior. I do the vents and other dirty parts first, so that I don't have to re-vacuum the carpet.
 
Also, you might want to look into some of the Spray Away products. I currently have the Instant Shine and love it for door hinges, etc
 
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