Good questions

Every question we get, answered

Straight answers from the owner. If yours isn’t here, text us. We reply within 20 minutes during business hours.

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Before you book

What if I don’t know which package I need?

Pick Fresh Feathers and send 3 photos. We’ll tell you which one fits and lock the price before we come.

Will the price ever change on me?

Never after we start. Send 3 photos when you book and we’ll lock your price before we come. If the car is different on the day, you choose: upgrade, keep your locked package, or reschedule for free. No hard feelings. The only extras are a third row or pet hair, $50 each, and we always ask first.

How messy is too messy?

Messy is our normal. Crumbs, dog hair, a forgotten smoothie, a season of soccer. Send photos when you book and we’ll tell you honestly what we can do before we come.

Will you judge my car?

Never. We’ve found goldfish in seat seams. We clean. We don’t judge.

Do you need my water or power?

Yes. We plug into an outdoor outlet and hook up to your hose. Please make sure both are within reach of where you park. No outlet or hose nearby? Text us first and we’ll talk it through.

Where do you go?

North central Austin: Brentwood, Allandale, Crestview, Highland, North Loop, Rosedale, Wooten, Shoal Creek, The Triangle and Northwest Hills. Nearby but don’t see your neighborhood? Ask. The answer is usually yes.

On the day

Do I need to be home the whole time?

No. Most customers greet us for a short walk-around, then go on with their day. We text you when it’s time for the reveal. If you’d rather stay, we love the company.

How long will you be here?

It depends on the car, not the clock. The Nest runs 1 to 2 hours, Fresh Feathers 2 to 3, and Dirty Birdie 3 to 4. At the walk-around we’ll give you the real number for your car before we start. Want updates while we work? Tell us at the walk-around. Some people want a text at every step. Some just want to know when it’s ready. Either is fine.

How loud is it?

The loudest part is the vacuum, and we chose ours partly for how quiet it is. Working around nap times is a real thing we do. Just tell us when you book.

What if it rains, or I need to cancel?

Weather moves? We move with it and reschedule at no charge. Otherwise we ask for 24 hours notice on cancellations so another family can take the spot.

What we clean, and what we don’t

Can you get every stain out?

We’ll be honest with you: most stains improve dramatically, and some come out completely, but no one can promise every stain disappears. We treat everything as far as the material safely allows, and we show you exactly what to expect.

Do you clean the roof lining?

Gently, and only where it needs it. We spot-clean marks by hand. We don’t soak or scrub the headliner, because the glue behind the fabric can let go and the lining sags. That’s a repair, not a clean, and we won’t cause one.

What about pet hair?

Pet hair removal is $50 extra. It takes special tools and more time. Let us know about pets when you book. We’ll also check during our walk-around. If you’d rather skip it, no problem. We’ll clean everything else, but we can’t promise the pet hair will come out.

What about my kids’ car seats?

We never remove or reinstall child car seats. That is a safety line we do not cross. We clean carefully around seats in place with every service. For the deepest clean, take the seats out before we arrive.

Are the products safe around kids and pets?

We use professional-grade products and apply each exactly as its manufacturer directs. After a deep clean, cloth seats and carpet may feel slightly damp for a few hours. During your walkthrough we’ll tell you if anything needs extra air time before the car seats go back in.

Do you wash the outside?

Yes, a light wash. Every package includes a water rinse and a two-bucket rinseless wash. No polishing, clay or coatings yet.

Why does Feather’s focus on interiors?

Because that’s where life happens. It’s where the coffee spills, the dog rides, the kids snack, and the Austin dust follows you home. Focusing on the inside lets us slow down and get it right. The crumbs, the pet hair, and the grime in the spots you stopped noticing.

Paying

How does payment work?

Your card is saved through a secure link after we confirm your booking, and charged only after we walk the finished car together. No cash, no payment apps, no chasing anyone down. Your receipt arrives by email.

Should I tip?

Never expected, always appreciated. Your receipt includes an optional tip button if the work made your day.

Request a booking

  • We detail Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. If none of those work, text me and I’ll try to make it work.
  • Send 3 photos and we’ll lock your price before we come.
  • We’ll need an outdoor outlet and a hose.
  • Questions? Text us. We reply within 20 minutes during business hours.

Not sure which one? Compare all three packages.