According to a survey by VIS, the organizers of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) last year, 95 percent of UAE residents spend an average of AED 100 a month having their vehicles cleaned every alternative day. This amount can also go up to AED 300. Considering these figures, it can be recognized that car owners in the UAE are particularly conscious about the cleanliness of their cars. But not every car owner in the area can afford such a lavish car service. Therefore, finding inexpensive ways to keep the vehicles clean carries much importance.
In order to aid you, a car owner, here is a list of tips that you can easily handle and use to keep your vehicle in a clean condition.
Also read: Easy DIY Hacks that Every Car Owner Must Know
Keep a Trash Can in the Car
It doesn’t matter how organized and particular you are about keeping everything clean and well-placed in your vehicle, a passenger in your car may end up leaving behind leftovers or trash. These leftovers end up accumulating inside the car and may create chaos.
Certain automakers have introduced in-built equipment in their vehicle models that may help in disposing off trash but not every model has this facility. If your car doesn’t have this facility, don’t worry! You can make yourself a handy little car trash bin, which would make you want to throw the litter in it instead of anywhere else.
For that you would need the following:
- An open lid large tin container
- Duct Tape
- Velcro
Just empty the tin container, stitch a Velcro at the bottom of your container and use the duct tape to cover the tin. Make sure to put a trash bag in it that folds out and put the lid on. For an efficient trick, you can stack a few folded trash bags in the container, beneath the one you are using. This way, a new trash bag can immediately replace the old one while you take it out.
Shake the floor Mats Out
Floor mats are always the dirtiest part of a car’s interior. All the outside grime gets stuck under the shoes and makes the mats dirty.
To rid your mats of this dirt, it should be a regular practice that before you sit in the driver’s seat, always take your floor mats out and shake away all the excess dirt from them. You can also wash them with soap for a cleaner finish, at least once a month.
Take Time to Vacuum it out
No matter how much you wipe the car seats with a damp cloth, there is always going to be some dirt left. Moreover, components of the dashboard, including the air conditioner vents are also at times not completely cleaned with a cloth.
To clean out the corners, use the vacuum in your home and vacuum anything insight; floor carpets, console, door panels, under the pedal and the trunk. This way you are sure to get rid of all the remaining dirt.
Bring back the New Car Scent
Don’t you just love the scent of a new car? It’s surely something to cherish because it fades away after a short awhile. If you have your own car, won’t you just love to get that new scent back? Well there is always a solution. With a couple of everyday use things, you can easily refresh those car carpets.
All you need is baking soda, essential oils and a container with a shaker top. Add some baking soda in a jar and mix some drops of essential oils in it. Leave this jar for 24 hours and allow the oils to infuse in the baking soda. After that you can sprinkle on your carpets. Let it set in for 20-30 minutes and then vacuum. This will allow a refreshing scent filling the interior of the car.
Also read: Easy and Inexpensive Remedies to Remove Unpleasant Odours from Your Cars
Clean Windows
For every car, having a clean windscreen and windows is an important aspect. No matter if the whole car is covered in mud, windscreen should be clean as it is the main access of the driver to the road. Over a period of time, dirt can accumulate on it that may not easily be wiped off with only a cloth. Furthermore, not everyone has the access to an expensive window cleaner. Don’t worry, there are various DIY methods to use that may give a similar or better result in terms of cleaning the vehicle windows.
So forget those expensive cleaners. Mix 1 cup water, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/4 alcohol in a spray bottle and you’ll have an eco-friendly, inexpensive window cleaner.
Car Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Those who own pets, especially the ones which shed hair and are prone to scratching including dogs and cats, should be careful when traveling with them in the car. Covering your back seat with a hammock is a good way to save your interior. You can also use thick plastic sheets to cover the seats before you allow a pet to climb in the car.
Make your Life Easy with DIY Car Cleaning Hacks
Before you start assuming that DIY hacks are such a hassle and you don’t have time for this, imagine the hundreds of bucks that you will be able to save every month by just using every day use ingredients from your home to keep your car in a clean condition. So make your life easy by adopting these useful and simple car cleaning hacks for an enjoyable ride.
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