Dark red Toyota Highlander after a detail in the bay at MC Auto Detailing in Lincoln, NE

★★★★★100+ five-star Google reviews

Child Car Seat and Kid Mess Cleaning in Lincoln, NE

Crushed snacks in the seat tracks, juice in the carpet, a melted crayon on the back seat. The Full Interior Detail handles kid messes, and we clean uninstalled car seats for $30 each.

  • Full Interior from $260
  • Gum, crayon and wax at no extra charge
  • Car seats $30 each, uninstalled

Book a Full Interior Detail and add your car seats in the notes. 25% deposit, fully refunded if you cancel more than 72 hours ahead.

Car seats · Price · What we can't fix · FAQ

Kids Are Messy. We Don't Judge.

If you've got kids, you know: crushed snacks in every crack, sticky cup holders, juice on the seats and something mysterious under the third row. We see family cars all the time, and nothing shocks us.

The Full Interior Detail is built for family cars. The seats, carpet and mats get shampooed and extracted, and the cup holders, vents and door pockets get cleaned out. Gum, melted crayon and candle wax are included, with no extra charge.

  • Crumbs, spills and sticky cup holders
  • Gum, melted crayon and candle wax
  • Child car seats cleaned for $30 each
Clean minivan interior with tan seats after an interior detail at MC Auto Detailing in Lincoln, NE
A clean minivan with tan seats after an interior detail.

The Kid Messes We See Most

If it fell out of a lunchbox or a diaper bag, we've probably cleaned it.

  • Crushed snacksCrackers and cereal ground into the seat tracks and seams. Compressed air and a deep vacuum get them out.
  • Juice and milkSpills get shampooed and extracted. Milk is worth doing fast, since it turns sour as it sits.
  • Sticky cup holdersMelted candy and dried soda, cleaned out until they're not sticky anymore.
  • GumStuck in the carpet or the seat fabric. Included with the Full Interior.
  • Melted crayon and candle waxA hot car turns crayons into a mess. Included with the Full Interior.
  • Mud from practiceCleats, grass and sand from the ball field. See sand and mud cleanup.

Child Car Seat Cleaning: $30 Per Seat

We clean kids' car seats for $30 each, added to any interior detail. Booster seats count too. Please uninstall them before you drop off. For safety and liability reasons, we don't uninstall or reinstall car seats.

We vacuum the crumbs out of every crease, clean the cover and the shell by hand, and treat the harness straps gently, the way car seat makers recommend, without harsh chemicals or soaking.

Check your car seat's manual too. It tells you which parts are machine washable and what's safe for the straps, and it's worth a look before you reinstall the seat.

How We Clean a Family Car

Every Full Interior Detail follows the same steps.

  1. Trash out, toys bagged

    Trash goes out. Toys, chargers and loose change go in a bag and back in your car. Please take valuables with you.

  2. Compressed air blowout

    Crumbs and dirt get blown out of the vents, seat tracks, seams and around the car seat anchors.

  3. Deep vacuum

    Seats, carpet, under the seats, the third row and the trunk.

  4. Shampoo and extract

    Seats, carpet and mats are shampooed and extracted with commercial grade carpet extractors.

  5. Gum, crayon and wax

    Taken care of as part of the Full Interior, at no extra charge.

  6. Cup holders, vents and a final check

    Everything sticky gets cleaned out. Our shop is climate controlled, so it's all dry by pickup.

How Much Does It Cost?

Quick answer: the Full Interior Detail starts at $260 for a coupe or sedan, $350 for a 7 to 8 seat SUV and $400 for a minivan. Gum, crayon and candle wax are included. Child car seats are $30 each.

VehicleFull InteriorFull Inside and Out
Coupe or sedan
Civic, Camry, Malibu
$260$310
5 seat SUV
CR-V, RAV4, Equinox
$300$360
Truck
F-150, Silverado, Tacoma
$300$380
7 to 8 seat SUV
Durango, Highlander, Escalade
$350$400
Minivan
Odyssey, Pacifica, Sienna
$400$420

The Essential Interior Detail, from $190, is a vacuum and wipe-down for a family car that's kept up. For spills, gum and crayon, go with the Full Interior. Pet hair too? Light pet hair is included with the Full Interior, and more is an add-on from $40, depending on how much hair there is and how much you'd like removed.

What Parents Say

★★★★★

“Absolutely amazing! My car is the family roadtrip vehicle, the sports mom car, and with 2 small kids it was showing some wear! They did an amazing job! It looks and feels brand new again! They even got the melted sucker out of my cup holders and it isn't sticky! Ahmed was wonderful to work with. They were prompt, communicated well, and on top of all of that were very reasonably priced. I will 100% be recommending them to everyone and will be a repeat customer!”

Felicia Z., Google review
★★★★★

“These guys do a fantastic job! We had them do the full interior cleaning on our Kia Sedona. We have 3 young kids and it was trashed. Ahmed and his team did an amazing job of cleaning every surface of the van. I swear it looks better than the day we bought it! Ahmed did a great job of communicating through the whole process and is very easy to work with. Definitely recommend these guys if you need detail work done!”

Jason S., Google review
★★★★★

“I was very impressed. Car looked brand new after 6 years with two kids. Reasonably priced and great customer service! Would highly recommend!”

Stephanie C., Google review

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What We Can and Can't Fix

We can usually fix

  • Crumbs, spills and sticky cup holders
  • Gum, melted crayon and candle wax
  • Juice, milk and food stains
  • Carsick messes on cloth seats and carpet, with $60 enzyme cleaning

We can't fix

  • Urine cleanup of any kind, including potty training accidents
  • Vomit soaked into perforated leather seats
  • Rips, burns and worn spots in the seats
  • Permanent marker and dye stains, which may only lighten

Carsick kid? See car vomit cleanup for how that works.

How to Keep a Family Car Cleaner Between Details

You can't stop the mess, but you can slow it down.

  • Keep a trash bag in the backWrappers and cups go in the bag, not between the seats.
  • Pack car friendly snacksDry snacks and spill proof cups save the carpet.
  • Use rubber floor mats in winterThey catch the slush, and they rinse off.
  • Ask before adding a seat matCheck your car seat's manual before putting a mat under it, since some makers don't allow them.
Red Chevy Tahoe with chrome wheels outside MC Auto Detailing at 2043 O St in Lincoln, NE
Our shop at 2043 O St, Lincoln, NE.

Child Car Seat Cleaning Near You at 2043 O St in Lincoln

We're in the Telegraph District, on the east edge of downtown Lincoln, across O St from Union Plaza. We're open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM, so a weekend drop-off is easy.

A Full Interior Detail takes about 5 hours. Cars dropped off after 1 PM are ready the next day, and we text you as soon as yours is done.

  • Family owned, and we're in the bay every day
  • Climate controlled shop, open all year
  • Prices posted up front, and your deposit comes off the total
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or we'll make it right

Customers come to us from the Telegraph District, Downtown, Near South, Clinton, Havelock, South Lincoln, near UNL, and towns like Waverly, Hickman, Seward and Crete. See drive times from your part of town.

Get directions to 2043 O St

Child Car Seat and Kid Mess Questions

How much is child car seat cleaning?

$30 per seat, booster seats included, added to any interior detail.

Do you install or uninstall car seats?

No. For safety and liability reasons, please uninstall your car seats before you drop off and reinstall them yourself.

Can you get gum out of my car seats and carpet?

Yes. Gum is taken care of in the Full Interior Detail at no extra charge.

Can you remove melted crayon or candle wax?

Yes. It's included with the Full Interior Detail, with no extra charge.

My kid got carsick. Can you clean it?

Yes, on cloth seats and carpet. It's a $60 enzyme cleaning added to a Full Interior Detail. See car vomit cleanup.

Do you clean urine from potty training accidents?

No. We don't take urine cleanup of any kind.

Are your cleaners safe for kids?

Yes. We use safe cleaners for all surfaces, and your car is ready for the kids as soon as the detail is done.

How long does it take?

A Full Interior Detail takes about 5 hours. Cars dropped off after 1 PM are ready the next day.