How to clean a car?
It’s time to clean that dirty car of yours. You’ve probably seen the commercials where they use a steam cleaner and it looks like magic. The truth is, you can do this yourself with some simple tools and materials. This post will walk you through the steps of how to clean your car by hand using common household items (many of which are already in your home) so you don’t have to spend money on expensive products or gadgets.
Remove anything from the car that you don’t need: Remove
anything from the car that you don’t need before a visit to “the coal face”. Remove all loose items from the tray, roof bars, and boot area. This is not only important in terms of safety but also for security reasons. Remove tools, spare wheel/tires, etc as these may give a potential thief an easy way into your insurance claim. Here you can get content about How to buy a kids four-wheeler car.
Doors: Check door locks are secure and windows are shut properly. Remove sunglasses from their case and ensure they’re securely closed. If carrying important documents or paperwork then lock them away securely within your glove box or luggage compartment.
You could even go one step further with a small adhesive label bearing a message such as “No valuables inside – please take me!”
Vacuum the inside of the car
While it may seem obvious, many people forget this step. Give your car a quick vacuum before you leave for your drive to prevent dirt and gravel from scratching and damaging your paint job as you drive on unpaved roads or areas with lots of rocks and pebbles. Also, use this opportunity to sweep out any trash left behind by passengers such as food.
Vacuum the floor mats and seats
It’s not just the exterior that needs attention, but also the interior. Vacuum all of the floor mats and seats to get rid of any loose dirt or debris. If you have leather seats, be sure to clean them with a leather cleaner. You can find these cleaners at your local department store or an auto parts shop.
Use a damp cloth to clean down any surfaces on the inside of your vehicle,
including windows and dashboard. Use a separate cloth for the inside of your car and the outside.
- Use a damp cloth to clean down any surfaces on the inside of your vehicle, including windows and dashboard. Use a separate cloth for the inside of your car and the outside.
- Use an antibacterial cleaner to wipe down all handles, locks, and door jams; if you don’t have an antibacterial cleaner, regular soap and water will do just fine.
- Use an antibacterial cleaner to wipe down all handles, locks, and door jams; if you don’t have an antibacterial cleaner, regular soap and water will do just fine.
- Use air freshener to get rid of any nasty our in your car – if
Wipe off all exterior surfaces with a wet rag or sponge.
- Wipe off any soapy residue. Wipe dry with a clean, soft towel. Wipe our any water or cleaning solution that has seeped into the unit.
- -Wipe down all interior surfaces with a wet rag or sponge and dish soap diluted in hot water. Wipe them clean of all food residue. Wipe out the sink basin if it is stainless steel, by scrubbing with baking soda on your rag or sponge. Wipe down interior cabinet surfaces by wiping with warm soapy water on your rag or sponge.
- If you have migrated rust stains to the inside of cabinets, repeat the steps mentioned in paragraph 4 (exterior wipe down). This time use CLR (calcium lime rust) cleanser
Dry off everything with a dry towel or chamois cloth
- Dry the windshield and windows with a dry towel or chamois cloth. Dry both inside and out to avoid water spots. Drying the outsides first will prevent dirty smudges on the inside of the glass.
- Dry door locks, release levers, latches, and hinges to keep them from getting stiff in cold weather. Dry all other metal parts with a cloth or towel before entering a vehicle to avoid skin oils coming in contact with these surfaces ally your local motorcycle dealer should be able to provide you with a microfibre motorcycle chamois that is used for drying
Conclusion paragraph:
You can use a variety of methods to clean your car. Here are just some that you might want to try out soap and water, baking soda paste, vinegar mixture, or even using shampoo! There is no doubt that it’s important to take care of the outside appearance of our cars because they’re an extension of ourselves. If you feel like yours needs more than just regular cleaning, find someone who will detail your vehicle for you by hand washing it with premium products or waxing it to make sure it’s shiny exterior shines brightly in all light conditions.