3 Tips to Help Keep Your Car Clean Longer

May 20, 2016

Perhaps you aren’t a slob in every aspect of your life, but for some reason, you just can’t keep your car clean. Whether it’s a lack of time, laziness, or something else, your vehicle always looks dirty both inside and out. What you need to realize is that your car is a reflection of you, and keeping it clean goes a long way to maintaining a better image. If you don’t know how to keep it tidy, follow these tips.

1. Take Out the Trash Every Time

This is one of the most common problems slovenly people have when it comes to interior cleanliness. Instead of grabbing the trash, such as food wrappers and cups, they leave it in the vehicle. Over time, the amount of waste gets unbearable. Try grabbing everything when you exit your vehicle, or at the least, put a trash bag in your vehicle.

2. Use A Protective Cleaner

When you’re detailing your interior, don’t leave any stone unturned. Make sure you’re thorough with vacuuming, window washing, and dusting. At the end of your journey, use a protective cleaner like Armor All to maintain a shiny coat on your dashboard and other plastic surfaces.

3. Wash By Hand

Don’t get caught in the trap of using an automatic car wash. While they are convenient, they don’t give the same treatment and precision as a manual car wash. When you do it by hand, you’re more thorough, plus you can wax your vehicle for that extra gleam.

Keeping your car clean longer isn’t difficult. All it requires is some discipline and attention to detail. Do these steps, and you’ll never have a messy car again.

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