How to keep your car clean
Most people who own a car treat their vehicle not only as a valuable personal asset but also as an extension of their lifestyle and sometimes their home.
Here are 10 simple ways to keep your car clean.
1. Cup-holder liners
Often, drinks can leak and leave a sticky residue on the bottom of car cup holders, which can be difficult to clean. Using silicone cupcake holders is a foolproof way of making sure these stay spotless.
2. Wet wipes
Keeping a pack of wet wipes in your glove box is essential for staying on top of spillages. By having these handy, you can wipe up any mess as soon as it happens.
3. Waterproof backseat cover
There is nothing worse than muddy paws ruining your car seats or boot. It can be avoided by placing a waterproof backseat cover.
4. Car bin
It doesn’t take a lot to clutter up your car. A portable car bin may just do the trick. These can be hung around the headrests and emptied when full.
5. Shaking out the car mats
One of the most simple things you can do to stop dirt from accumulating is shaking out your car mats once a week. This will avoid having to scrub mud and dirt off the mats.
6. Cleaning the interior windows
Washing these windows makes your car appear cleaner and improves your visibility. The most cost-effective way to get off the dirt and grime is to spray on a mixed solution of two tablespoons of vinegar and one cup of rubbing alcohol.
7. Air fresheners
Sometimes hanging air fresheners aren’t enough to mask odours. Keeping an air freshener handy in the glove box is another effective way of keeping your car fresh and clean.
8. Seat gap fillers
We all know how annoying it is when food or small items fall down the gaps in the seats. Seat gap fillers are perfect for stopping things from sliding through the crevices and keeping your car clean.
9. Cleaning the headlights
A great way to make your headlights appear brighter is by wiping them with toothpaste. Headlights can appear dimmer if they haven’t been cleaned in a while, which is hazardous to yourself and other road users.
10. Cleaning air conditioner vents
These vents are well known for getting dusty, and it isn’t good to have this sort of air circulating in the car. Clean it with a paintbrush by brushing out the dust.
