Question 1

What is interior car detailing?

Accepted Answer

Interior car detailing is a deep, multi-stage cleaning and restoration of your vehicle's cabin — far beyond a vacuum and wipe. At Obsidian Auto in Calgary it includes hot-water extraction of carpets and upholstery, 232 PSI dry-steam sterilization of every hard surface, leather deep-cleaning and conditioning, vent and crevice decontamination, glass cleaning, and odour neutralization. Interior detailing in Calgary starts at $199 (Interior Mini) and goes up to $399 for the full Steam + Shampoo restoration, depending on your vehicle's size and condition.

Question 2

How much does interior detailing cost in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Interior detailing in Calgary costs $199–$399 at Obsidian Auto. The Interior Mini (vacuum, wipe-down, glass, high-contact scrub) starts at $199; the Interior Steam (adds dry-steam sanitizing, leather clean & condition, vent blowout) starts at $249; and the Interior Shampoo — our complete factory reset with tri-stage heated extraction, fabric seat and carpet shampoo, heavy salt-stain removal and odour treatment — starts at $299. Final pricing depends on vehicle size, soiling level, and whether you add pet-hair excavation or odour decontamination.

Question 3

How long does interior detailing take?

Accepted Answer

An Interior Mini maintenance clean takes about 1.5–2 hours. The Interior Steam runs 2.5–4 hours. The full Interior Shampoo is a complete reset that typically takes 4–6 hours, because the tri-stage heated extraction needs time to pull deep contaminants from the carpet padding and the upholstery has to dry properly before you collect the car. We offer same-day drop-off — most Calgary clients leave their vehicle in the morning and collect it after work.

Question 4

Can you remove Calgary winter road-salt stains from my carpets?

Accepted Answer

Yes — salt-stain removal is one of the most-booked interior services we run in Calgary. Winter road salt and calcium chloride brine track in on boots and dry into chalky white rings on carpets, floor mats, and door sills. Because that residue is alkaline, a normal vacuum or all-purpose cleaner just smears it. Our Interior Shampoo neutralizes the salt with a dedicated acidic pre-treatment, then lifts it out with tri-stage hot-water extraction at 210°F so it doesn't wick back to the surface as it dries. For heavy build-up after a full winter on Deerfoot and Stoney Trail, the Shampoo tier is the right call.

Question 5

Will steam cleaning damage my leather seats?

Accepted Answer

No. Controlled dry steam is one of the safest, most effective ways to clean leather. At a regulated 232 PSI it lifts embedded oils and grime out of the grain and perforations without harsh scrubbing or soaking, and we condition the leather immediately afterward to restore the factory matte finish and lock in suppleness. We use pH-neutral, leather-specific products — never high-alkaline all-purpose cleaner, which strips the protective topcoat and causes cracking over time.

Question 6

Does the Interior Mini remove stains and salt?

Accepted Answer

The Interior Mini is a maintenance wash designed for light surface dirt, dust, and routine upkeep — it does not include extraction. For set-in stains, Calgary winter salt rings, ground-in pet messes, or odour removal you'll want the Interior Steam or, for the deepest reset, the Interior Shampoo, which adds tri-stage heated extraction and a fabric/carpet shampoo. Not sure which tier you need? Send us a few photos and we'll recommend the right one.

Question 7

Can you get pet hair and pet odours out of my car?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pet hair weaves into carpet and fabric fibres where standard vacuums can't reach it, so we physically excavate it with Lilly brushes, pumice stones, and high-velocity air before extraction. For odour we don't mask — we destroy the source: bio-enzymatic cleaners digest organic waste, and ozone treatment neutralizes lingering smells at the molecular level. Our Fur-Free Guarantee means if you find hair after we're done, we re-clean it. Period.

Question 8

How do you sanitize the cabin — is it actually cleaner or just nicer-smelling?

Accepted Answer

It's actually cleaner, not just better-smelling. Your steering wheel, shifter, and seatbelt buckles pick up more grime and bacteria than almost anything else you touch every day, and upholstery quietly holds onto dust mites and allergens for years. Our 210°F heated extraction and 232 PSI dry steam kill dust mites and bacteria and neutralize allergens on contact — chemical-free sanitizing of every high-contact point, from the wheel and shifter to seatbelt buckles and door pulls. Every detail finishes with a 50-point quality-control check under high-CRI lighting.

Question 9

Do you clean the headliner and the air vents?

Accepted Answer

Yes to both. The headliner is delicate, so we use a gentle mist-and-blot method rather than heavy scrubbing or vacuuming, which prevents sagging or detaching the fabric from the foam backing. The vents and dash crevices are decontaminated with soft detailing brushes and high-velocity air to blow out dust and pollen that recirculate through your climate system — a common trigger for that musty smell when you first turn on the A/C in spring.

Question 10

Will sun damage to my dashboard be cleaned or restored?

Accepted Answer

Calgary's high-altitude, high-UV sun is hard on dashboards — it fades and dries out the top of the dash, doors, and rear deck over time. Our detail deep-cleans those surfaces and applies a UV-protective dressing that restores the factory satin look (not a greasy shine) and helps slow further fading. We can't reverse paint-deep cracking in severely sun-baked plastic, but we'll restore the appearance as far as the material allows and protect it going forward.

Question 11

How often should I get my interior detailed in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

For most Calgary drivers, a full interior detail 2–3 times a year keeps the cabin healthy and protects resale value — typically once in spring to strip a winter's worth of road salt and grit, once mid-summer, and once before winter. Pet owners, parents, and rideshare or work-truck drivers benefit from quarterly service. Between full details, an Interior Mini every month or two keeps dust, salt, and bacteria from building up.

Question 12

Do you offer car seat detailing in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Yes — seat cleaning is built into every interior package, not sold as a separate add-on. The Interior Mini ($199) covers a thorough vacuum and high-contact wipe-down of fabric and leather seats for routine upkeep. For set-in stains, ground-in salt, or odour worked into the cushioning, the Interior Steam (from $249) or Interior Shampoo (from $299) adds tri-stage hot-water extraction and leather deep-cleaning and conditioning so the seats are sanitized, not just wiped. If you only need the seats addressed rather than the full cabin, tell us when you book and we'll scope the visit accordingly.

Question 13

Is an interior car wash the same as interior detailing?

Accepted Answer

Not quite — it's a matter of depth. A basic interior car wash is usually a vacuum and wipe-down, which is what our Interior Mini ($199) covers for routine upkeep. Full interior detailing goes further: the Interior Steam (from $249) and Interior Shampoo (from $299) tiers add 232 PSI dry-steam sanitizing, tri-stage hot-water extraction, and leather deep-cleaning and conditioning that a standard interior car wash skips. Whichever term you use, any of our three tiers leaves the cabin cleaner and healthier than a wash alone — the difference is how deep the clean goes.

Service Tier	What It Covers	Price Range (CAD)
Interior Mini	Vacuum, wipe-down, glass, high-contact scrub	$199–$299
Interior Steam · Most Popular	Steam sanitize, leather condition, vent decon	$249–$319
Interior Shampoo	Full extraction, seat/carpet shampoo, odour + pet-hair	$299–$399

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Interior detailing packages

Interior Mini

Interior Steam

Interior Shampoo

À-La-Carte Add-Ons

Pet Hair Removal

Ozone Treatment

Fabric Seat Tri-Heated Extraction

Excessively Dirty Surcharge

Leather Treatment

Leather Ceramic Coating

Floor Mat Shampoo

Headliner Shampoo

Sand Removal

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The Transformation

The Arsenal

Mytee 8070 Lite

Fortador PRO

Rupes iBrid

Scangrip Multimatch

There's More In Your Cabin Than You Think.

Dust Mite Elimination

Pathogen Defense

We Don't Just Vacuum. We Excavate.

Ozone Treatment

Enzyme Extraction

Fur-Free Guarantee

Car Interior Cleaning in Calgary

Pet-Hair Removal

Odour Removal

The Art of Extraction

Agitate & Pre-Treat

Steam & Dissolve

Extract & Dry

Surface Science

Clean & Condition

Fabric Shaving

Scratch-Free Wipe

Anti-Static

The White Glove Inspection

Microscopic Precision

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Attention to Detail

Next Level Cleaning

Complete Reset

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