Back To Work Reset Challenge：What’s the Worst to Clean? (Poll + Tips + Prizes)

[3Wliners]

Alright y’all…
Back-to-work season is officially here, but let’s be real — some of our cars are still stuck in holiday mode
If your interior looks like it survived a road trip, winter weather, and a full-on snack war… you’re not alone.
After the holidays, motivation is low, daylight is short, and a deep interior clean feels like an all-day commitment.
So instead of pretending we’ve got it together, let’s make this a no-judgement reset thread.
Show us the mess or show us the comeback.
And if you’ve already cleaned your ride, drop some wisdom for the rest of us.

Vote first — then tell us why in the comments. Bonus points for pain stories

How You Can Jump In:
Pick one… or do all three if you’re feeling bold:
The Comeback
Before & after interior shots, or just describe how bad it was and how you fixed it.
The Horror Show
Your most “holiday mode” interior pic.
No shame. No judgement. We’ve seen worse.
Quick-Clean Hacks
What’s your go-to shortcut when you don’t have time for a full detail?
Tools, products, routines — anything that actually works.

Alright, let’s see who’s still recovering from the holidays and who already got their interior back under control
Drop a vote, post a pic, or just vent in the comments.

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[Cherokee]

Been cleaning my cars for over fifty years.
Never had a problem cleaning anything listed.
A wet rag alone for the easy stuff and 409 or dawn dish soap for most everything else.
Road tar on paint can be a bitch but I can get it off.

A pac of 25 microfiber wash cloths last me a few years. Cost varies, $5-$15