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Why Door Jambs Deserve More Love: The Overlooked Detail That Makes a Big Difference

  • Writer: Julie Boyd
    Julie Boyd
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

When most people think about a clean car, they picture shiny paint, spotless windows, and a fresh interior. But there’s one hidden area that silently collects grime, grease, and gunk — and most people ignore it until it’s too late.

 

Meet your car’s door jambs.

 

These narrow, painted sections frame your doors and connect the outside world to your car’s interior. They’re also one of the first places dirt, salt, and moisture settle in. You may not see them every day, but trust me — they’re working hard, and they deserve some attention.

 

Why Door Jambs Matter

First Impressions Count - Open a door to a car with clean jambs, and you instantly feel like the whole vehicle is cared for. Open one with caked-on dirt and grease… and suddenly the rest of the car feels neglected.

 

Protecting Your Paint & Metal - Road salt, mud, and moisture trapped in your jambs can slowly eat away at the paint and promote rust. Once corrosion starts in these hidden areas, it can spread to visible panels.

 

Keeps the Interior Cleaner - Every time you get in and out of your car, your clothes and shoes brush against the jambs. Dirty jambs can transfer grime straight into your seats, carpets, and clothes!

 

It’s the “Detail” in Detailing - Professional detailing is about thoroughness — and that means tackling the spots most people skip. Clean jambs separate a basic wash from a professional job.

 

 

How We Clean Door Jambs at Premium Shine

We tailor our cleaning to the condition of your vehicle’s jambs:

 

Light dirt: Wiped out with our wet towel after drying the vehicle.

 

Moderate build-up: Blown out with our favorite tool, the Tornador, for a deep, precise clean.

 

Heavy grime: Steamed or, in the worst cases, pressure washed to loosen stubborn buildup.

 

Pro tip: Even if you wash your car regularly, door jambs should get professional attention at least 3–4 times a year — more if you drive on gravel roads or through winter road salt.  Don't be afraid to tip that guy at Jet Splash drying your car to have him wipe out your door jams!

 

Bottom line: Clean door jambs don’t just look good — they protect your vehicle and make every drive feel a little more enjoyable. Next time you schedule a detail with Premium Shine, ask us to give your door jambs the attention they deserve.


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Door jam before and after cleaning

 
 
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