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How to Keep Your Car Cleaner for Longer

In this post by ;AMSOIL Dealer: Dwight Smith ;in Ann Arbor, MI, ;we’ll talk about the importance of keeping your car clean, some tips to help you keep it organized, and a few tips on how to wash it and clean it better the inside. ;

Clean Up Messes as You Go

One of the first tips we have to keep your car cleaner for longer is to clean up messes as they happen. Messes seem to happen most often when we’re in a rush, and at the time, cleaning them up doesn’t seem like a priority, but the longer you let a spill or dirt hang out in your car’s fabric, the harder it will be to get out. That being said, messes are a part of life, and if we spend a long time in our cars, messes are unavoidable.

Spilling beverages is one of the most common types of messes that can happen in a car. Here are some steps to clean it up:

Use a clean cloth and absorb as much liquid as possible.
Mix one tablespoon of vinegar and one dishwashing liquid in half a cup of water and blot the stain with a clean cloth. Try not to scrub it, as this will push the spilled liquid deeper into your car’s fabric.
Wipe off the solution with clean water and open your car windows to dry completely.

Add a synthetic oil change in Ann Arbor, MI to your car’s routine maintenance. ;AMSOIL Dealer, Dwight Smith, is ready to answer any questions about their complete line of products by calling (702) 561-3706. If you want to see the whole range of products, ;visit their online shop ;today!

Keep it Tidy with Car Organizers

Another great way to keep your car clean for longer is to keep it tidy inside with car organizers. These are great for people who carry many things in their cars or spend a lot of time in them. Organizers come in many different types, like trunk organizers that can help you organize things like sports equipment, road trip essentials, or groceries in a tidy manner.

Another useful organizer are seat organizers that can hang from the back of seats. If you have children, these can be a lifesaver as you can use them to store snacks, activities and some even have trash cans. Finally, for the minimalist, there are visor organizers where you can hold smaller items like your sunglasses, pens, and some even have small pockets for change.

Pro tip: If you have pets, consider getting a car seat cover to help catch hair and dirt. Some are even waterproof for wet paws or accidents.

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How to Better Wash Your Car

Once you’re done cleaning and organizing the inside of your car, it’s time to wash it, and even though it might seem straightforward, here are some tips for washing it better. The easiest solution is to take your car to a car was where a tunnel equipped with high-powered water jets, detergent, and friction wash equipment will wash your car, and then it will pass through a drying system to get your car clean. Once you’re out of the tunnel, most car washes have an area where you can finish drying and detailing the outside and inside of your car.

If you want to wash your car at home, you’ll need a little bit of equipment to get started, like a couple of buckets for soapy and clean water, a car wash sponge or microfiber mitt, car detergent as household detergents can damage your car, tire cleaner, a brush to scrub your tires and a pair of dry microfiber cloths to dry your vehicle. Once you have your equipment, start from the top to the bottom without forgetting the undercarriage, which can hold a lot of dirt and mud. Rinse it thoroughly, and dry it immediately to avoid water drops drying on your car. Finally, scrub and rinse the wheels, and add some tire cleaner to make them shine.

The last step in cleaning your car should be to vacuum the inside as it can accumulate a lot of dirt, hair from pets, and even crumbs. Start by cleaning out bigger trash and taking out your floor mats. Vacuum from the bottom up, paying particular attention to the folds in your seats. Don’t forget to vacuum the trunk! Finally, wipe down your dashboard and other places like cup holders and clean the floor mats before putting them back in.