SPRING CLEANING YOUR CAR
Spring is here and that means it is time for spring cleaning! Usually when you hear spring cleaning, you think of cleaning your house or wherever you live. While cleaning your house is great in all, we are advising to do a spring cleaning for your car. People spend a lot of time in their cars, so why not make it a better experience and have a clean car. Most people feel better when their vehicle is clean. It is just a good feeling to be clean.
Remove floor mats from vehicle
Use some sort of brush to get deep into the fibers of the floor mats to release all of the dirt that has gathered up over the course of the winter. Once the surface dirt has been removed, move on to cleaning the floor mats. Use soap and warm water to get a deep clean of the floor mats. Let the floor mats dry before placing them back in the vehicle.
Vacuum out the entire interior of the car
Make sure to get under the seats and in the cracks of each seat in the car. That is where most of the dirt and buildup will be found. Especially in the cracks between the driver’s seat and the center console. Usually when you drop something down there, it is like a black hole and that item never comes back. Now it is time to see what is actually down there.
Wipe down all surfaces inside the car
Use automotive wipes to wipe down the interior of your car. Wipe down every surface that you see fit. The dashboard, steering wheel, center console, door handles, gear shifter, anything you want to clean. This will get rid of all of the dust and dirt on the surfaces of the interior of the car.
Clean the exterior of the car
Gently wash the exterior of the car. Make sure to not push too hard when cleaning the exterior. You do not want to mess up the paint of your car. Use car washing liquid rather than just regular dish soap to ensure you get a better clean. Car cleansing liquid give the car a better wash that regular dish soap.
Dry the car with a microfiber cloth
Depending on the way you want to dry your car, you may want to slightly dry it off before letting it air dry. If you are choosing to let it air dry, slightly dry off the car to get off any excess water. The excess water could contain some dirt or mineral that when dry could make your car look dirty again. For example, when it rains, some people see that as a free car wash. But after your car dries off, it looks dirty with water spots. Dry the car enough to where there are no water spots.
Wax if you feel necessary
If you want to wax your car, you can but it is not necessary. It is recommended that you should not wax your car more than once every three months. So, after the long winter, your car could be in need of a good coat of wax.
If you have any questions about washing your car or cleaning tips for your car, give a call. We would be happy to assist you in anything you need.