Posh Wash
Interior Detailing in Cairns
A deep, thorough clean of every interior surface — seats, carpets, dashboard, door trims, and all the spots you didn't know were dirty. Mould removal, odour treatment, and leather care included. We bring everything to your driveway.
Cairns Humidity Is Your Car Interior's
Worst Enemy
If you've ever opened your car door to a musty smell, found mould on your seats, or noticed your leather cracking — that's the Cairns climate doing its thing. Interior detailing isn't a luxury up here. It's essential maintenance.
Mould, Odours, Pet Hair —
The Tough Stuff We Handle
Some interior problems need more than a standard clean. These are the specialist treatments we offer as part of our interior detailing service in Cairns — because up here, these issues aren't rare. They're routine.
Mould Removal
We use professional antimicrobial treatments to kill mould and mildew at the source — not just wipe it off the surface. We treat seats, carpets, headliners, boot areas, and the air conditioning system where mould commonly hides. In Cairns, mould can start growing inside a car within days if conditions are right. We eliminate it and help prevent it from coming back.
Odour Removal
Musty smells, food odours, cigarette smoke, pet smell — we treat the cause, not just mask it with air freshener. Our odour treatment involves deep cleaning all soft surfaces, treating the air conditioning system, and using professional-grade odour eliminators that break down odour-causing bacteria. The result is a genuinely fresh-smelling interior, not a perfume cover-up.
Pet Hair Removal
Pet hair embeds itself into fabric seats, carpets, and boot liners in ways that no regular vacuum can handle. We use specialised rubber brushes, compressed air, and professional extraction tools to remove pet hair from every surface. If you travel with your dog regularly (and in Cairns, who doesn't?), we'll have your interior looking and smelling like new.
Leather vs Fabric —
Different Materials, Different Care
Your seats aren't all created equal, and they shouldn't be cleaned the same way either. Here's how we approach each material — and why it matters in the tropics.
Assessment
We start by inspecting your interior and noting any specific issues — stains, mould spots, wear areas, or anything you want us to focus on. We'll chat through what we're going to do and answer any questions.
Remove and Vacuum
All floor mats are removed. We do a thorough vacuum of every surface — seats, carpets, under seats, centre console, door pockets, boot — including compressed air to blow out dust from vents, crevices, and between seat stitching.
Deep Clean All Surfaces
Every surface is cleaned with the appropriate product — all-purpose cleaner on plastics and vinyl, leather cleaner on leather, fabric cleaner on upholstery. We agitate with brushes to lift embedded dirt, then wipe or extract depending on the material.
Steam Clean and Extract
Fabric seats, carpets, and soft surfaces get a hot water extraction (steam clean). This pulls out deep-seated dirt, bacteria, and allergens that vacuuming alone can't reach. It's especially important in Cairns where humidity drives contaminants deeper into fabrics.
Treat and Protect
Leather gets conditioned with UV-protective conditioner. Plastics and vinyl get UV protectant applied. If mould or odour treatment is needed, antimicrobial products are applied to affected areas. Glass is cleaned inside to remove film and haze.
Final Inspection
We do a final walkthrough to make sure everything is spotless. We'll take before-and-after photos and send them to you. If you're home, we'll walk you through what we did and any recommendations for keeping your interior in great shape between details.
Interior Detailing Pricing in Cairns
Pricing depends on your vehicle's size and the condition of the interior. Here's a general guide:
Standard Interior Detail
From around $120 for a sedan. Full vacuum, wipe-down of all surfaces, glass cleaning, and UV protectant application. Ideal for regular maintenance.
Deep Interior Detail
From around $180-$250. Everything in standard plus steam cleaning, leather conditioning, and thorough extraction of carpets and seats. Our most popular option.
Interior Restoration
From $250+. Full deep clean plus mould treatment, heavy stain removal, odour elimination, and comprehensive pet hair removal. For interiors that need serious attention.
Larger vehicles (SUVs, 4WDs, utes) are priced higher due to additional surface area.
Mould treatment and heavy stain removal may incur a small surcharge.
Ready for a Fresh Interior?
Whether it's mould, musty smells, stained seats, or just a car that needs a proper deep clean — we'll sort it out. Mobile service across Cairns, and we bring everything we need.
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Straight answers about interior detailing in Cairns — no jargon.
Interior detailing starts from around $120 for a standard sedan. Larger vehicles like SUVs, utes, and 4WDs range from $150 to $250 depending on size and condition. If your car has mould, heavy staining, or pet hair throughout, there may be a small surcharge for the extra time and products required. We always provide an upfront quote with no hidden fees.
A standard interior detail takes around 2 to 3 hours. If your car needs mould treatment, heavy stain removal, or deep odour treatment, it can take 3 to 4 hours. You don't need to be home — go about your day and we'll text you when it's done.
Yes — mould removal is one of our most common services in Cairns. The tropical humidity makes mould a real problem, especially if a car has been sitting unused or had windows left slightly open during wet season. We use professional-grade antimicrobial treatments to kill mould at the source, remove visible growth, and treat the air conditioning system where mould often hides.
Absolutely. Leather needs specific care — especially in Cairns where humidity and UV can dry it out and cause cracking. We clean leather seats with pH-balanced leather cleaners, then apply a quality leather conditioner that restores moisture and provides UV protection. This keeps your leather supple, prevents cracking, and extends its life significantly.
Yes — pet hair removal is included in every interior detail. We use specialised tools including rubber brushes, compressed air, and professional vacuums to remove pet hair from seats, carpets, boot liners, and all those hard-to-reach spots. If your car is heavily covered, just let us know when booking and we'll allow extra time.
In Cairns' tropical climate, we recommend a professional interior detail every 3 to 4 months. The humidity accelerates mould growth, bacteria buildup, and odour development much faster than in drier climates. If you have kids, pets, or eat in your car regularly, every 2 to 3 months is ideal. Regular interior detailing is genuinely a health consideration in the tropics — not just about keeping things looking nice.