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As the weather gets nice and the sun starts to shine, you’re going to want to get out shop rags and vacuums to give your vehicle a thorough spring cleaning. Focusing on the little details can make a big difference in your car’s overall appearance, and there are plenty of innovative ways to get your car looking like new again. Here are some creative tips that you can use to give your car a deep clean with ease.
Use a Paintbrush to Dust Tight Spaces
Even if you clean your car regularly, it’s easy to miss small nooks and crannies, like air conditioning vents and the small spaces between your car seat and the console. For an easy way to get to those hard-to-reach spots, grab a paintbrush from a local hardware or craft store to effortlessly pick up dust. You can use a standard bristle brush and vacuum up afterward, or choose a foam brush that dust and lint will easily cling to.
Wash Your Car With Conditioner
It may sound a little unconventional, but squirting hair conditioner into a bucket of soapy water can give your car a glistening finish. Many conditioners include an ingredient called lanolin, which is a type of wax designed to add shine. While it may not be a pristine professional wax, this is an easy way to take your car’s exterior to the next level while doing routine maintenance.
Squeegee Away Lint and Fur
Many people find it hard to get their interior completely free of lint, hair, and other debris even after several passes with a brush, vacuum, or lint-roller. Especially if you have pets that ride in your back seat, fur and hair can settle deep into the fibers of your cloth seats or floor mats. One simple trick for picking up left-behind particles is spraying each surface with a light mist of water, then dragging a squeegee back and forth. The water will help hair and dust clump together, and the squeegee’s tight seal makes it even easier to collect.
Scrub Your Headlights With Toothpaste
If you have oxidized, cloudy headlights, you can bring back some shine and clarity by giving them a good scrub with toothpaste and water. Make sure to protect the body of your car from scuffing by lining each headlight in masking tape first. The mild abrasives in toothpaste can help buff out long-lasting stains without investing in expensive detailing or cleaning supplies.
Clean Wipers With Rubbing Alcohol
Cleaning off your windshield wipers with a bit of rubbing alcohol can prevent streaking, allowing you to keep your windshield clear for a perfect view of the road ahead. After you wash your windshield and wipers with regular soap and water, treating the area with rubbing alcohol removes any remaining suds and debris that may have been left behind on the rubber seal.
These simple tips will help you keep your car looking great, but don’t forget to head to your local dealership for professional-quality maintenance on your vehicle’s most important components. Putting in some time and effort can help your vehicle retain its value and function for years to come.
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