Is there a way to get water stains out of a car headliner?
I noticed some water stains in the headliner of my car, but I'm not sure how they got there. I haven't noticed any leakage so far, so I think I'm probably okay—but is there a way for me to remove these stains?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“That definitely sounds like a dilemma! Luckily, the first part is easy: the easiest way to get rid of water stains on your headliner is to dampen the area with distilled water.
This will loosen the stain and you can usually wipe it away with some light scrubbing. You may also want to try all-purpose cleaners if the distilled water doesn’t do the trick.
The bigger issue is how the water stains got there in the first place. If your roof is leaking, you should take your car to the shop as soon as possible.
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