People might think lathering, rinsing, waxing and repeating is the only way to make sure their car maintains its shine. However, there are several surprising and unique cleaning techniques that will remove even the smallest spots to make your car look like you just drove it off the lot.
Interior
Picking up trash and sweeping up crumbs aren’t the only ways you can keep your car’s interior looking fresh.
Cabin Filter
If you notice an unpleasant odor entering through your air vents, the problem could be your cabin air filter. Check your owner’s manual to see if your car has a removable filter, and if it does, switch the old one with a new one recommended by the car manufacturer.
Air Vents
Cabin air filters prevent allergens and dirt from entering your vehicle, but sometimes the particles end up stuck to your vent panels. Rather than brushing the dust away, try dipping a sponge brush into a multi-purpose cleaner and running it along the panels. The brush’s rough texture should help scrub away stubborn grime.
Dashboard
With all their odd corners and obstructive buttons, cleaning a vehicle’s console and dashboard can be tricky. Use a duster to remove dirt and follow along with a vacuum to catch particles as they make their way into the air. Pairing these tools together will prevent dust from being redistributed throughout the vehicle.
If you have a plastic dashboard, the secret to keeping it shiny might be olive oil. Simply dip a paper towel into some olive oil and wipe down the dashboard and plastic cup holders to keep them gleaming.
Floor Mats
Car flooring can take a beating over the years from shoes tracking in mud and debris. If your floor mats look worse for wear, spray them with stain remover and toss them in the washing machine or scrub them with an upholstery cleaner.
Upholstery
If furry friends frequently accompany you on drives, their hair has undoubtedly embedded itself in your car’s interior, especially if you have cloth seats. To effectively remove the hair, spray the upholstery with a squirt bottle filled with water and then run over the fabric with a squeegee.
For mostly leather seats, use a fine-bristled toothbrush to rattle loose crumbs from cushion seams.
Exterior
Go above and beyond the standard lather and rinse to keep your car looking brand-new forever.
Headlights
Rather than spending money on a headlight cleaning kit, you can raid your bathroom for everything you need to get the job done. Squeeze a bit of toothpaste on an old rag and scrub each headlight. The built-up dirt and grime will come right off. Rinse them with a little water and wipe them down again to make sure you got everything. It’s that easy!
Windows
If you drive with your windows almost exclusively up, you may not notice the filth that has built up on the top of them. The next time you clean your car, ensure your windows are rolled down before wiping them with glass cleaner.
Wheels
Your vehicle’s wheels go through a lot. Sometimes, simply rinsing them off with soap and water isn’t enough to remove the muck you’ve picked up along the way. Pick up the appropriate wheel cleaner for your wheel type from your local auto shop and get scrubbing!
Body
After performing your normal car washing routine, use a clay bar to pick up grime that water and soap failed to rinse off. This technique also helps eliminate any water spots left on your vehicle.
Service at Neil Huffman Automotive Group
If your car needs more aggressive rejuvenation than a quick clean can provide, visit one of the many Neil Huffman Automotive Group dealerships for top-notch service. Since founder Neil Huffman opened the doors to our first dealership – Neil Huffman Volkswagen – in 1969, the business has continued to grow. We are now proud to be a recognized leader in the Kentucky and Indiana communities we serve.
Schedule your service appointment at one of our fine service centers today by visiting us online!
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