The Best Maintenance Tips for Cars

C ar maintenance is no easy thing to do but it’s an essential part of being a car owner and every car owner has to take care of their car the best way they can. If you go too long without giving your car the care and protection it deserves, it won’t last you as long as it could and you will not be able to enjoy the best that it has to offer you. That is why you need to know the basics of car maintenance and follow them. Don’t know what to do? Don’t worry! We’re more than happy to help with these maintenance tips for cars. 

9 EASY Cleaning Techniques To Keep Your Car As Clean As Possible!

To keep your car as clean as possible, you have to clean it from top to bottom. Follow our 9 super simple tips!

Clean Bird Droppings

Start with the outside of your car. If it is covered with bird droppings, do not delay removing them since they can harden over time. In addition to not being aesthetically pleasing, they are not hygienic!  Wash the body with a mixture of soap and water and lightly scrape the droppings by hand (wear gloves).

Erase Scratches

Scratches can form on the body at any time. To overcome this, polish the car, a product that will hide scratches and restore shine to your vehicle!

Clean Your Tires

With a powerful water jet, clean the wheels in order to remove all traces of sand and other dirt encrusted on the rims.

Remove Stains From The Seats

Are your seats stained?  To remove stains, dampen an old toothbrush with dish soap or black soap (diluted in water) and scrub vigorously.  The toothbrush is also great for removing crumbs and other dirt stuck in the seams of the seats!

Vacuum

Sand is the number one enemy of our cars! So, vacuum the carpets (and under them) to dislodge them!

Shine the Dashboard

The dashboard is one of the most frequently-used features of the car. To clean it and make it shine, there’s nothing like a little white vinegar. Spray a little solution directly on the dashboard and scrub with a microfiber cloth.

Dust The Ventilation Grilles

Don't forget to dust off the ventilation grilles! You can simply use a brush or a duster.

Disinfect Door Sills

You can use a steam cleaner to effectively clean buttons and dials in your interior, but also door sills and uprights.

Don’t Forget The Steering Wheel

Finally, do not forget to disinfect and clean the steering wheel. How to proceed? Spray a mixture of white vinegar and water directly on the steering wheel, then scrub with a microfiber cloth.

To have a clean car every day, you have to clean it from top to bottom regularly. The exterior and the interior (carpet, seats, steering wheel, etc.) should not be left behind.

How Can You Clean Your Car From Top To Bottom And Keep It Clean?

Between the bird droppings on the body, the stains on the seats, and the sand on the carpet, our car can get dirty very quickly. Not to mention the small details like the dust between the air vents. To keep it clean, you need to clean it every week or so. To do this, it is better to equip yourself well.  

Get a vacuum cleaner to get rid of sand and other grime on the carpets, and a used toothbrush to scrub stubborn stains from the seats. Finally, use natural products (white vinegar, baking soda, etc.) to effectively clean the interior but also the exterior of your car.

Can I Wash My Car At Home?

To keep your car looking clean and new, there's nothing like a little deep cleaning.  But is it possible to wash the car outside on the road? The answer is no.  

Indeed, according to the departmental health regulations: "Car washing is prohibited on public roads or private roads open to public traffic".  

But what’s the reason for this rule? Well, it’s pretty simple actually. Soapy water pollutes the environment!  You can, therefore, clean it only with water, which would not be as effective as the cleaning should be. So, for a complete body wash that gives your car the shine it deserves, go to a car wash!

And there we have it, these are some of the best maintenance tips for cars and your car will thrive if you follow them. Good luck!

• This post is tagged in:

• Car Maintenance
• Car wash
• Vehicle health