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DIY: How to Clean the Armrests [HR][/HR] Since I've joined the site, I've seen quite a few threads about how to clean the armrests so I figured I would post a DIY. I'm a detailer at the Honda dealership in Evansville and I have detailed quite a few civics over the last two years. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

Here is what you'll need:
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-All-purpose cleaner or interior cleaner. Scrubbing Bubbles works, as well.
-Interior detail brush
-Old rags

Here is a picture of the armrest before I started
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Soaked it with the Interior cleaner
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Now scrub the armrest with the brush. This will loosen up the dirt and will un-mat the alcantra/suede in the Si models.
Next, scrub the armrest with the old rag. This is what the rag looked like after I was done.
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Let it air dry and enjoy your clean armrest.
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This procedure can be used on any model of civic. It will work on the center console armrest and any other cloth interior piece as well. Hopefully this helps everyone out!