We understand that cleaning a car to perfection is never easy. You need to apply the right techniques and a little elbow grease for a perfect car wash—sadly, not everyone gets the equation right! We’re sure there have been times you prayed for help while cleaning your car—bless your stars, your prayers have been answered! In this post, we have compiled top car wash hacks to make your life easier. Keep reading to learn more.
Use Vinegar to Clean Your Car’s Seat
Vinegar is a great cleansing agent that can be used to deep clean your car seats. First, vacuum your seats thoroughly to remove any loose dirt. Next, prepare a solution using equal parts of vinegar and warm water. Spray this on the car’s seat and allow it to sit for some time to loosen the deeply ingrained dirt and wipe off the residue with a cloth. Vinegar can also be used for odor removal.
Baking Soda For Odor Removal
Baking soda is very effective at odor removal. Before you start vacuuming, sprinkle some baking soda on your car’s seats and carpet. Make sure you don’t sprinkle too much and make a mess of it! Now vacuum the seats and carpets. The baking soda should neutralize the odor from your car’s seats and carpets.
Use Toothpaste to Clean Your Headlights
Believe it or not, another car wash hack is to use toothpaste to clean foggy headlights. What’s more, toothpaste removes the dirt and grime on the headlights without causing any damage to them. After washing your headlight, apply a coat of toothpaste onto the plastic cover using your fingers. Next, brush the toothpaste into the plastic to remove any dirt and grime. Now, using water, remove all the residue toothpaste from the plastic. Use regular toothpaste, not a gel-based one. You can also mix baking soda with it for better results.
Start Your Cleaning Process with the Wheels
Most car owners commit the mistake of cleaning the wheels and tires of a car at the very end. However, we’d recommend you always begin your cleaning process with the wheels – that’s because wheels and tires are the dirtiest parts of a vehicle. If you are cleaning them towards the end, then the chances of splashing dirt and grime from the wheels onto the car’s already clean body are very high.
Switch to the Waterless Car Wash Method
If your car has only a little dirt on it, try cleaning it using the waterless car wash method. Spray the waterless car wash product onto the car’s exterior, let it sit for some time, and then wipe it off with microfiber towels. Remember, this method is not recommended if you are cleaning a car covered with thick dirt and mud. You can read more on waterless car washes here.
Renée Martin is a travel and car expert who focuses on road and air travel in the U.S. For the past 6 years, she’s been helping make driving and trip planning easier and budget-friendly for everyday travelers.
