10–18
~2 hours The Back Nine
Full interior detail: vacuum, steam cleaning and sanitization, dashboard and console, door panels, seat treatment, and interior windows.
- Sedan / Coupe
- $150
- SUV / Truck
- $185
- Large SUV / Van
- $220
Interior steam cleaning · Aberdeen & Pinehurst
Car interior steam cleaning
High-temperature steam lifts the grime a wipe-down leaves behind and sanitizes every surface your hands touch. Included in every Back Nine and Full Round detail, done in your driveway anywhere in Moore County.
What it does
Heat reaches where a towel can't.
A cloth and spray bottle clean the surface you can see. The dirt that makes an interior feel grimy lives deeper, packed into stitching, vent slats, and the gap between the seat and the console.
Steam at high temperature softens that buildup so it wipes away instead of smearing. The same heat sanitizes the steering wheel, shifter, and door handles, which collect more hand contact than any other part of the car.
Every surface dries quickly because steam uses very little water, so seats and carpets are ready to sit on by the time the crew packs up.
Where steam goes
- Seats and seams
- Crumbs, sweat, and old spills packed into stitching and seat tracks loosen and lift out.
- Carpets and floor mats
- Ground-in sand and red clay loosen from the fibers so the vacuum can pull them out.
- Air vents
- Dust trapped between the louvers comes out instead of blowing back into the cabin.
- Cupholders and door pockets
- Sticky coffee and soda residue melts off hard plastic in seconds.
- Steering wheel and center console
- The highest-touch surfaces in the car get cleaned and sanitized.
- Seat rails, crevices, and trim gaps
- Tight spaces a brush and towel cannot fit into get cleared out.
Who books it
Built for interiors that get used hard
- Families with kids
- Juice boxes, crushed snacks, and car seats that have not moved in a year. Steam clears the residue under and around them.
- Pet owners
- Dander and drool work into fabric. Pair steam with the Pet Hair Removal add-on to get the cabin back to clean.
- Rideshare drivers
- Strangers ride in your back seat all week. A sanitized interior keeps ratings up and passengers comfortable.
- Selling or trading in
- A clean, fresh-smelling interior makes a better first impression on buyers and appraisers.
- After an illness
- Once someone has been sick in the car, steam sanitizes the handles, belts, and surfaces they touched.
- Spills and accidents
- Milk, coffee, and melted candy get treated at the source before the smell settles in.
Pricing
Steam cleaning comes standard in two details
Steam is one step in a full interior process, so it is included in the package price rather than sold on its own. Pick the interior detail alone or pair it with the exterior.
18
10% off · ~3 hours The Full Round
The Back Nine interior plus The Front Nine exterior in one appointment, priced at 10% off its regular rate.
- Sedan / Coupe
- $175
- SUV / Truck
- $225
- Large SUV / Van
- $275
Interior add-ons
Seat Shampoo $40
Hot water extraction pulls stains out of fabric seats.
Carpet Shampoo $35
Deep extraction for stained or heavily soiled carpet.
Odor Elimination $45
Enzyme-based treatment that breaks down smoke, pet, and food odors.
Pet Hair Removal $35
Embedded fur pulled from carpet, seats, and cargo areas.
Leather Conditioning $30
Restores softness and protects leather after cleaning.
Select add-ons at booking or mention them in your appointment notes.
Service area
Steam cleaning in Aberdeen, done in your driveway
Sandhills Shine is fully mobile. The crew arrives at your home or office in Aberdeen with the steamer, extractors, products, and water on board.
Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and Southern Pines make up the core of the service area, with the rest of Moore County and neighboring counties covered within a 30-mile radius of Pinehurst.
You do not need to be home. The crew texts you when they are on the way and again when the interior is finished.
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Questions
Steam cleaning questions answered
Do you offer interior steam cleaning in Aberdeen NC?
Yes. Sandhills Shine is a mobile detailing service based in Pinehurst, and Aberdeen is inside our regular service area. The crew drives to your home or office in Aberdeen with all equipment and water, then steam cleans the interior right in your driveway. Steam cleaning is included in The Back Nine interior detail and The Full Round complete detail.
Is steam cleaning safe on leather and electronics?
Yes, when the steam is applied with a controlled technique. Leather gets short, targeted passes of steam followed by a wipe, and then a leather conditioner to keep it soft. Screens, infotainment displays, and other electronics are wiped by hand and never steamed directly.
Does steam cleaning remove odors?
Steam removes the source of most interior odors: spilled drinks, food residue, and grime trapped in fabric and seams. For stubborn smells from smoke, pets, or spoiled milk, add the Odor Elimination add-on ($45), an enzyme-based treatment that breaks down odor-causing compounds instead of covering them with fragrance.
How long does interior steam cleaning take?
Steam cleaning is part of The Back Nine interior detail, which takes about two hours. The Full Round, which adds the full exterior detail, takes about three hours. You do not need to be home. The crew texts you when they are on the way and again when the job is finished.
How much does car interior steam cleaning cost?
Steam cleaning is included in The Back Nine interior detail: $150 for a sedan, $185 for an SUV or truck, and $220 for a large SUV or van. It is also included in The Full Round complete detail at $175, $225, and $275, which is 10% off its regular price. There is no separate steam-only charge.
Interior steam cleaning · Aberdeen · Pinehurst · Southern Pines
Get the interior clean down to the seams.
Book The Back Nine or The Full Round and steam cleaning comes with it. The crew handles everything in your driveway while you get on with your day.
Book your interior detail
Or call (910) 527-7567 · Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM