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Cleaning that gap is anoying. How do you get the job done?

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Hey forum,

keeping our beloved pickup trucks clean can be a real challenge—especially those tricky spots like the gap between the truck bed and the cabin. Dust, debris, leaves... they all seem to find a home in that tight space, don’t they?

So here’s the big question: What tools and methods do you use to clean that hard-to-reach spot? 🧐

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We’d love to hear your tips and tricks! Drop your cleaning hacks in the comments below and let’s keep those pickups looking sharp together.

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Not many gaps I can't get to with a normal microfiber mitt.

I do use a set of wheel brushes when cleaning up the wheels though so that I can get around the calipers and all inside the barrel of the wheel. Most handy.

A long skinny attachment for the vacuum is nice for getting around the front seats.
 

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I only wash my Gladiator by hand once a year, 3 other times a year through a car wash. I don’t think I ever even noticed the gap being dirty, so I’d not be much help.
 

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It's a truck not meant to be a sparkling queen of the mall 🙄
 

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I simply remove the bed to ensure a thorough cleaning.

I just dont worry about it. Out of sight out of mind.
 
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Found out (through here) that a yard stick is perfect for getting all those leaves out from betwixt the cab and the bed.
 

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I thought it said somewhere in the manual not to wash the gladiator or it can cause issues so I don't wash mine.
 

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I just fill all the gaps with expanding foam. No more gaps.
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