Blob a job to shift cabin dirt

By Graeme Lambert

27th July 2008

Removing dirt from those hard-to-reach parts of your car’s cabin can be a pain. But with Cyber Clean, you don’t have to resort to cotton buds or toothbrushes to get into small gaps, as it goes where other cleaners can’t.

The rubber ‘blob’ looks like a tub of children’s putty, and claims to lift dirt without effort. Simply press it into the area you want to clean, and it moulds itself into gaps to pick up dirt. While it struggled with built-up grime, it fared much better with dust and light dirt – so using it a little and often is best.

The maker claims the product won’t break apart when used, although we managed to leave a bit in a switch, which we had to retrieve with a knife. In general, though, Cyber Clean is resilient. It excelled at getting in between buttons, dials and vents, and we also found it handy for cleaning accessories such as mobile phones and sat-navs.

The compound felt strange to the touch, and the mint fragrance reminded us of mouthwash. When the putty is loaded with dirt, you throw it away, as it can’t be rinsed and reused. It is biodegradable, though.

As long as your interior hasn’t been neglected, Cyber Clean should keep it looking good.