Car Cleaning Tips

Use these car cleaning tips for carpet. It is better to clean the stains on carpet in your car as soon as you notice them. It will we easier to clean. By waiting, the stain will have time to soak in and will be more difficult to get out. Use a scrub brush to work the shampoo into all areas of the car interior.

Rinse thoroughly after cleaning. If you have a wet/dry vacuum you can remove most of the excess moisture.

It is important to thoroughly dry the floor, because if you don't the wet floor will develop mold and mildew, and the odor will be in the vehicle forever.

Remove Odor

You can remove mold smell by placing small containers of baking soda under the seats,much the same way it works in your fridge. auto and upholstery cleaners are available in parts stores.

There are 2 types one goes on wet and dries to be vacuumed up, or a wet shampoo, which requires a wet/dry vacuum for cleanup. Clean upholstery as you would clean house-hold furniture. Supermarkets carry many cleaners that do not require the use of water or a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. They are easy to use and work well, so you can do a good job yourself.

Washing the Car

Also do not forget the outside of your car. A dirty car not only looks bad but the dirt makes it a lot easier for rust to form. In the winter salt build up is not good for your car. Modern cars can resist rust much better than years ago.

Try to wash your car at least once a week. Removing tar, tree sap, and bird droppings can be difficult. Rubbing can damage the paint.

Before you use any product to remove tar or bugs, be careful to test it first. Underneath the door is a good spot, that will not be seen. Be careful. Paint damage is expensive to correct.

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