Clean Car Tips

How to Keep Your Car Clean

For car owners, a messy cabin and dirty exterior are simply a fact of life. It happens. And when you have barely enough time in the day to get the neccesary stuff done, it's not hard to skip over regular car cleaning. Everyone 'wants' a clean car, they just don't think they have the time or money to do it. Here are some tips for regular deep cleaning, that won't cost a fortune. These are tasks that only need to be done occasionally, yet they make a huge difference in making you car look and feel pristine. 

Wash your Car Yourself

The average car wash will cost you around $7-$10 every week. This adds up after a long summer with giant bugs flying about. You can buy cheap car soap for under $5, saving you a lot of money, while doing it yourself will give you fresh air at the same time.

Wax Your Car For Lasting Protection

Waxing your own vehicle can be done with as little as $15, saving you far more than having a detail shop waxing your car. Make sure you also have microfiber towels that won’t scratch the paint. Here are some cheap car-wax for your vehicle you can find at Walmart. Waxing your car will give a longer protection of coating on your paint.

Vacuum the Mess

Investing in a good shop-vac can save you a lot of quarters each week when you take it to a carwash. Before too long that shop-vac will have paid for itself. It will also keep your vehicle’s upholstery looking brand new. Condition your Leather If you have a leather interior, you can find leather conditioner for around $10. Not only will your car interior look nicer, but it will feel nicer too.

Polishing the Surfaces

You can find car polish that works for as little as $3. This will help take away scratches and slow down any rust that might be on your vehicle.

Tire and Wheel Cleaner

If you want to go the cheapest route to cleaning and detailing your tires, you can actually use ingredients in your home. Take a cup of water, a cup of oil and 3 squirts of dish soap and mix them together. Next put them in a spray bottle and spray it on your tire and in a clean towel. After wiping down your tires, they will look as good as new. You can also use cheap tire cleaners for as little as $5 at your nearest automobile store. If you’re willing to pay more upfront for an upgrade to your tires health, consider buying a tire coating kit that you can use many times. Even this method will save you a lot of money than having a company detail your tires for you.

 

Keeping you car clean, waxed, and polished will not only make it look good, it will help maintain your car's resale value - a double win!