Keeping your vehicle tidy, inside and out, is something many people all over the world practice, yet not many individuals think of the intricacies within keeping your car clean.  Cleaning your car may seem like a simple and monotonous procedure, whether you’re cleaning it yourself or going to a car wash. Little do most people know, there are actually several things one should keep in mind when cleaning their vehicle. There are numerous practices to live by when it comes to maintaining the cleanliness of your vehicle, and this blog will assist in outlining the most important of these practices.

Interior

The interior of your vehicle is a place many people make a habit of trying to keep clean, due to the fact that is where they’ll be spending the most time with their vehicle. As clean as some people try to keep their cars, there are lesser known practices that you should follow in order to maintain your vehicle’s interior hygiene.

• Winter is Coming, Be Wary of the Salt

  • With winter quickly approaching, salt will be in abundance to inhibit the ice that can be notoriously and slyly dangerous. A downside of this preventative measure, is that salt can and will expedite the decomposing of your floor mat. Make sure you clean your mats as often as necessary in order to stop said salt from eating away your car’s carpets!

• Beware of Dust & Bugs

  • If one neglects cleaning their car, things could quickly go from bad to worse. A problem that can and does occur if you ignore the interior of your car’s hygiene is dust and bugs. If left unattended, dead skin will accumulate inside your vehicle and create a plethora of unwanted dust. Coupled with that, can often come bugs. Bugs can live in your car’s carpet if you simply do not wash it, so it is better to be safe than sorry in that regard.

Exterior

If the interior is your place to care for, the exterior is show off to everyone else. Now, we’re not going to tell you to consistently clean the outside of your car, because that would be too obvious. Beyond cleaning your car via hand wash or through a car wash, is something called waxing your vehicle. Oftentimes you are encouraged to wax your car to keep it shiny and looking as new as the day you bought it. Yet, this would be a mistake.

• Don’t Forget About Clay

  • Using a clay bar on your car as opposed to just a hand waxing is extremely vital to your car’s exterior health. Using a clay bar twice a year thoroughly provides your vehicle with an extensive and in-depth cleaning of its exterior. In contrast to the highly recommended clay bar method, waxing your car often can leave scratches and remove paint on your car if not properly clayed.

• Avoid in Depth Cleaning When It Is Scorching Hot Outside

  • A warm car surface causes soap, wax, and other products to quickly dry up, which in turn makes your car’s paint more likely to scratch. This simple fact makes winter a much superior time to get your car professionally cleaned, due to the decreased likelihood of messing with your car’s exterior.

Hopefully these pro-tips give you a better understanding as to how you should go about maintaining your car’s interior and exterior cleanliness. These practices seem like small, nitty-gritty things in the grand scheme of car maintenance, but if anything, remember this. Little things add up to a big thing. Contact Pro-Wash Car Wash and Auto Detailing at 603-964-7291, or visit our website pro-wash.com for more information!