Griot’s Garage Interior Cleaner vs Complete Cabin Cleaner

Which delivers a true OEM look—Griot’s Interior Cleaner or Complete Cabin Cleaner? This full comparison looks at safety, streaks, finish, and ease of use for real-world interior detailing.

Introduction

Interior cleaning is one of the most common detailing tasks, but it’s also one where products vary widely in performance. Some leave streaks, others dry too shiny, and many aren’t truly safe for all surfaces. Two products that promise safe cleaning are Griot’s Garage Interior Cleaner and Complete Cabin Cleaner from Jimbo’s Detailing. Both claim to be all-surface cleaners—but which delivers a better finish and user experience?

Product Overviews

Griot’s Garage Interior Cleaner

Griot’s Interior Cleaner has been around for years as a safe option for plastics, vinyl, and dashboards. It’s marketed as a “colorless, odorless” cleaner that won’t leave behind residue. While effective at cleaning light dirt, it can leave some streaking behind and doesn’t offer any finishing enhancement.

Complete Cabin Cleaner

Complete Cabin Cleaner was designed to solve the biggest frustrations with interior products: streaking, gloss, and surface safety. It cleans effectively, flashes quickly, and leaves behind a natural OEM matte finish—never shiny or greasy. It’s safe for leather, plastic, vinyl, rubber, screens, and even fabric accents.

Comparison Table

Feature	Griot’s Interior Cleaner	Complete Cabin Cleaner
Surface Safety	Plastics, vinyl, dashboards	All interior surfaces (plastic, vinyl, rubber, leather, screens)
Finish	Can streak, neutral look	OEM matte finish, streak-free
Cleaning Power	Light to moderate soils	Moderate to heavy dirt with ease
Fragrance	Odorless	Light, fresh scent
Ease of Use	Good, may need follow-up wipe	Fast flash, no second wipe needed

Finish & Streaking

The biggest complaint with interior products is streaking. Griot’s does well on simple plastics but can leave marks on gloss-black trim or touchscreens. Complete Cabin Cleaner was specifically formulated to flash quickly, leaving a streak-free matte finish every time—even on sensitive piano black trim or infotainment screens.

Cleaning Power

Both products are safe, but Complete Cabin Cleaner has more bite. On steering wheels, armrests, and high-touch areas, it removes body oils and grime faster than Griot’s without needing scrubbing. When paired with a Scrub Buddy Pad, it deep cleans textured plastics and rubber safely.

Application Process

• Griot’s Interior Cleaner: Spray onto a microfiber towel, wipe surfaces, and buff dry if streaks remain.
• Complete Cabin Cleaner: Spray directly or onto a towel, wipe, and walk away. No second wipe needed.

Real-World Scenarios

Daily Drivers

For families with kids, Complete Cabin Cleaner makes fast interior cleanups easier. Crumbs, fingerprints, and soda spills all wipe away without residue.

Ride-Share & Fleet Vehicles

Time is money. Complete Cabin Cleaner works faster, requires fewer passes, and keeps interiors looking OEM. Griot’s is effective but slower and more limited in application.

Luxury & Delicate Interiors

Gloss-black trims and touchscreen-heavy vehicles show every streak. Complete Cabin Cleaner’s streak-free formula makes it safe for the most delicate interiors.

Customer Feedback

“Complete Cabin Cleaner replaced three bottles in my kit. It works on leather, screens, everything.” — Chris, TX

“I used Griot’s for years, but it always streaked on my black trim. Complete Cabin Cleaner leaves it perfect.” — Amanda, NY

Final Verdict

Griot’s Interior Cleaner is safe but limited. It works, but it doesn’t bring modern streak-free performance or true all-surface capability. Complete Cabin Cleaner is the superior option—faster, streak-free, safe on all surfaces, and leaves behind the matte finish that pros and enthusiasts prefer.

FAQ

Is Complete Cabin Cleaner safe on leather?

Yes. It’s designed for leather, plastic, vinyl, rubber, and even touchscreens.

Does it leave any shine or residue?

No. Complete Cabin Cleaner leaves a natural, matte OEM finish with no greasy feel.

Can I replace multiple products with Complete Cabin Cleaner?

Yes. It’s a true all-in-one interior cleaner safe for nearly every surface inside your vehicle.