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07-14-2008, 07:00 PM
Car Cleaning Tips:
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-Inside window surfaces should be cleaned to reduce surface smog formation and to see the defogging process.
-Check your wiper blades and replace them as necessary.
-If you get a break in the weather, look at your exterior finish. Sand, ice and salt wreck havoc on your car's finish, and a quick wax job can be an effective preventive measure.
-Spring is here! It's time to wash and wax your car. Put a protectant on the rubber door, trunk and hook seals, exterior vinyl and plastic trim. Clean the wheels and dress the tires.
-Use a bug and tar cleaner on the lower body sides, the front grille and headlights to remove insect, road tar and other debris.
-Choose a quality concentrated car wash and follow the manufacturer's directions. Use a mitt or sponge to wash as opposed to rags which tend to leave tiny scratches.
-Dry your car with a damp chamois or soft terry cloth towel. Start on the roof and work down to the lower panels.
-Vacuum and shampoo the cloth or vinyl seats, and carpet. Dust and dress the dashboard, console and interior door panels. Use a cleaner and preservative on all leather.
-It's time to get your car's exterior protected and ready for the winter that is just ahead. Proper exterior washing and waxing bring professional results for the do-it yourselfer.
-Never wax a car in direct sunlight or while it is still hot from running. The wax will be hard to remove and will leave an inconsistent, streaky finish.
-Wax only one small section of your car at a time. Working in one direction, wipe off the wax. Then, using a polishing cloth, buff in the opposite direction for a high shine.
Quick & Easy Way to Keep Your Car Clean:
1. Cleaning the mats: First step is to clean the interior, first pull out the floor mats and vacuum them. If you have extra time, take out the seats which will allow you to vacuum in hard to get spots. Before vacuuming the interior carpet, take a stiff brush yet soft and sweep around the floor to loosen any dirt and debris.
2. Windows and windshield: Always remember to clean windows inside and out. Use ammonia free quality glass cleaner for the windows. The best way to clean the windows is to make use of newspaper to wipe the solution around. Cleaning the windshield is equally important after each car wash. It will prevent the built up of the film on the inside of the windshield from the sun. Apart from that it will remove any smearing and streaking on the glass. Make sure you clean the glass with a piece of newspaper until dry.
3. Healthy dashboard: Cleaning the dash board is not tough but it does need time and patience. Don't hurry on cleaning. Take a clean micro fiber cloth and wipe down the dash board. Now to remove the heavy dirt make use of you may use lemon furniture polish. Spray the solution on the cloth and then wipe down the dash board.
4. Take care of stains: To clean any spots in the interior use foaming cleaner. Spray the cleaner on the stain, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then wipe it with a clean white cloth.
5. Cleaning it all: A cotton swab is an easy way to reach to the little tiny areas where cloth cannot reach. You may also use soft paint brush to dig out the dirt and dust from the crevices of the car's interior.
6. Nice seats: Maintaining your car on regular basis and proper cleaning of the seats, the dashboard and carpet will protect the market value of your car. If you have leather seats always make use of moisturizing soap. Rub the bar on the wet cloth and lather it up on the seats. Clean the seat with the dry clean cloth. The moisturizer of the soap will leave the seats soft. For the fabric seats use protectant such as Scotchgard Fabric Protector. Follow the directions on the can to get the best results.
7. Clean carpet: Keep the car carpet clean. Remember it needs the same kind of care as your home carpet. The foaming cleaner works wonders on stains. Use vinegar for tough stains on the
Useful Car Cleaning Tips:
1. Homemade lemon furniture polish
Ingredients:
˝ cup of vinegar
Few drops of white vinegar
Mix them and you can store it in a clean bottle for the use.
2. If it is raining you should use mats for the car carpet. It would not only keep them stain free but also would save you that extra work.
3. Vinyl protectant is great for cleaning the car interior but if choose to use it use it on regular basis else it would leave the dashboard dry and may cause vinyl cracks.
4. Keep a dry micro fiber cloth in your car so you could use them to clean the car dashboard on long red lights or traffic jams.
5. It sounds a hassle but believe me it is not. Everyday before taking out your car from the garage to go to work wipe down he car from outside with a clean dry cloth. It takes less then what you expect and who would mind to ride a sparkling clean car.
Sometimes is hard to know the best way to clean the interior of your car. People know how to clean things in the house but aren't bombarded with the same options for car cleanliness. Here is our checklist for products available to clean everything essential in your car and keep it looking new, whether it be for your own satisfaction, following a hire, or for that of a prospective buyer if looking to sell.
Dashboard Cleaner
There are various different forms of cleaner for dashboards to suit your needs. These products are usually categorized under the name “Car Trim Cleaners” and come in wipe, formula and spray form, depending on your preference. Options include fragrances such as lemon, vanilla and strawberry as well as un-fragranced for those who aren't fans of fragrance omitting cleaners.
Be aware that these cleaners are made for both matt and gloss finishes, so be sure to get the right one. These dashboard cleaners can also be used for all the trim in the car with great results. Most also have anti-static mixes so you don't get any of the static build up that seems to occur on hot summer days.
http://www.carcleaningtips.co.uk/assets/carinterior.jpg
Glass Cleaner
These can be used inside and out and are covered in a little more detail in the exterior section. Those who often have problems with windows steaming up should keep an eye out for glass cleaners with anti-fogging formulas.
Upholstery Cleaner
Those with kids will know of the inevitability of spillage and mess that can occur on upholstery which always seems worse if the car is hired. And lets face it, its not just the kids that slip up, passengers with drinks, mixed with emergency stops can result in unwanted spillage.
Upholstery cleaners come in various forms for various types of interior, whether they be leather or fabric and not to forget the parcel shelves and foot well carpets either. Shampoos are the most versatile cleaner for interiors and will suffice for most material types including vinyl coverings and even soft tops as well as all standard seating materiel. For leather however you should look at investing in a good leather specific cleaning spray which will also help condition, prolonging its life and help maintain the look of the leather.
Car Plan Stain Valet is a great product that can be used for stain removal as its not advisable to use household stain removal products in your car.
http://www.carcleaningtips.co.uk/assets/clean_car_upholstery.jpg
http://www.carcleaningtips.co.uk/assets/car_washing.jpg
-Inside window surfaces should be cleaned to reduce surface smog formation and to see the defogging process.
-Check your wiper blades and replace them as necessary.
-If you get a break in the weather, look at your exterior finish. Sand, ice and salt wreck havoc on your car's finish, and a quick wax job can be an effective preventive measure.
-Spring is here! It's time to wash and wax your car. Put a protectant on the rubber door, trunk and hook seals, exterior vinyl and plastic trim. Clean the wheels and dress the tires.
-Use a bug and tar cleaner on the lower body sides, the front grille and headlights to remove insect, road tar and other debris.
-Choose a quality concentrated car wash and follow the manufacturer's directions. Use a mitt or sponge to wash as opposed to rags which tend to leave tiny scratches.
-Dry your car with a damp chamois or soft terry cloth towel. Start on the roof and work down to the lower panels.
-Vacuum and shampoo the cloth or vinyl seats, and carpet. Dust and dress the dashboard, console and interior door panels. Use a cleaner and preservative on all leather.
-It's time to get your car's exterior protected and ready for the winter that is just ahead. Proper exterior washing and waxing bring professional results for the do-it yourselfer.
-Never wax a car in direct sunlight or while it is still hot from running. The wax will be hard to remove and will leave an inconsistent, streaky finish.
-Wax only one small section of your car at a time. Working in one direction, wipe off the wax. Then, using a polishing cloth, buff in the opposite direction for a high shine.
Quick & Easy Way to Keep Your Car Clean:
1. Cleaning the mats: First step is to clean the interior, first pull out the floor mats and vacuum them. If you have extra time, take out the seats which will allow you to vacuum in hard to get spots. Before vacuuming the interior carpet, take a stiff brush yet soft and sweep around the floor to loosen any dirt and debris.
2. Windows and windshield: Always remember to clean windows inside and out. Use ammonia free quality glass cleaner for the windows. The best way to clean the windows is to make use of newspaper to wipe the solution around. Cleaning the windshield is equally important after each car wash. It will prevent the built up of the film on the inside of the windshield from the sun. Apart from that it will remove any smearing and streaking on the glass. Make sure you clean the glass with a piece of newspaper until dry.
3. Healthy dashboard: Cleaning the dash board is not tough but it does need time and patience. Don't hurry on cleaning. Take a clean micro fiber cloth and wipe down the dash board. Now to remove the heavy dirt make use of you may use lemon furniture polish. Spray the solution on the cloth and then wipe down the dash board.
4. Take care of stains: To clean any spots in the interior use foaming cleaner. Spray the cleaner on the stain, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then wipe it with a clean white cloth.
5. Cleaning it all: A cotton swab is an easy way to reach to the little tiny areas where cloth cannot reach. You may also use soft paint brush to dig out the dirt and dust from the crevices of the car's interior.
6. Nice seats: Maintaining your car on regular basis and proper cleaning of the seats, the dashboard and carpet will protect the market value of your car. If you have leather seats always make use of moisturizing soap. Rub the bar on the wet cloth and lather it up on the seats. Clean the seat with the dry clean cloth. The moisturizer of the soap will leave the seats soft. For the fabric seats use protectant such as Scotchgard Fabric Protector. Follow the directions on the can to get the best results.
7. Clean carpet: Keep the car carpet clean. Remember it needs the same kind of care as your home carpet. The foaming cleaner works wonders on stains. Use vinegar for tough stains on the
Useful Car Cleaning Tips:
1. Homemade lemon furniture polish
Ingredients:
˝ cup of vinegar
Few drops of white vinegar
Mix them and you can store it in a clean bottle for the use.
2. If it is raining you should use mats for the car carpet. It would not only keep them stain free but also would save you that extra work.
3. Vinyl protectant is great for cleaning the car interior but if choose to use it use it on regular basis else it would leave the dashboard dry and may cause vinyl cracks.
4. Keep a dry micro fiber cloth in your car so you could use them to clean the car dashboard on long red lights or traffic jams.
5. It sounds a hassle but believe me it is not. Everyday before taking out your car from the garage to go to work wipe down he car from outside with a clean dry cloth. It takes less then what you expect and who would mind to ride a sparkling clean car.
Sometimes is hard to know the best way to clean the interior of your car. People know how to clean things in the house but aren't bombarded with the same options for car cleanliness. Here is our checklist for products available to clean everything essential in your car and keep it looking new, whether it be for your own satisfaction, following a hire, or for that of a prospective buyer if looking to sell.
Dashboard Cleaner
There are various different forms of cleaner for dashboards to suit your needs. These products are usually categorized under the name “Car Trim Cleaners” and come in wipe, formula and spray form, depending on your preference. Options include fragrances such as lemon, vanilla and strawberry as well as un-fragranced for those who aren't fans of fragrance omitting cleaners.
Be aware that these cleaners are made for both matt and gloss finishes, so be sure to get the right one. These dashboard cleaners can also be used for all the trim in the car with great results. Most also have anti-static mixes so you don't get any of the static build up that seems to occur on hot summer days.
http://www.carcleaningtips.co.uk/assets/carinterior.jpg
Glass Cleaner
These can be used inside and out and are covered in a little more detail in the exterior section. Those who often have problems with windows steaming up should keep an eye out for glass cleaners with anti-fogging formulas.
Upholstery Cleaner
Those with kids will know of the inevitability of spillage and mess that can occur on upholstery which always seems worse if the car is hired. And lets face it, its not just the kids that slip up, passengers with drinks, mixed with emergency stops can result in unwanted spillage.
Upholstery cleaners come in various forms for various types of interior, whether they be leather or fabric and not to forget the parcel shelves and foot well carpets either. Shampoos are the most versatile cleaner for interiors and will suffice for most material types including vinyl coverings and even soft tops as well as all standard seating materiel. For leather however you should look at investing in a good leather specific cleaning spray which will also help condition, prolonging its life and help maintain the look of the leather.
Car Plan Stain Valet is a great product that can be used for stain removal as its not advisable to use household stain removal products in your car.
http://www.carcleaningtips.co.uk/assets/clean_car_upholstery.jpg