MINI textile dashboard and door panels: remove stains

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty

Introductory · 1/5

Time

Task time varies; read the procedure before starting

Vehicle / platform

MINI textile door and dashboard surfaces covered by MINI PET-cleaner guidance; not a universal leather or display-cleaning procedure.

Tools

Vacuum
Brush
Clean microfiber towels

Parts / supplies

Original MINI PET cleaner

STEP 01

Begin with loose dirt

Vacuum away dust and lint. For ordinary handling marks, use a damp microfiber towel. Starting with the lightest cleaning method avoids treating every mark as a major stain.

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STEP 02

Treat a more substantial stain

MINI recommends original MINI PET cleaner and a brush for moderate or heavy staining. Remove surplus dirt with a towel, then apply cleaner to the stain and surrounding area and to the brush. Allow it to act and work it into the textile.

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STEP 03

Remove residue

Wipe excess cleaner away with a clean, damp microfiber towel. Repeat the treatment if necessary. Finish by wiping the whole panel with a clean damp towel to reduce patchy marks around the treated area.

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Keep the display separate

The FAQ identifies MINI’s Display Cloth as a separate accessory for the display. Do not automatically extend a textile-panel cleaner and brushing procedure to the screen. Keep a note of the surface and product used if a stain needs professional attention.

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Sources / references 1

MINI — manufacturer instructions ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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