10 Unique Car Cleaning Hacks You Need to Know!

Cars or any other rides you own feel like a member of the family. Wouldn’t it be unfair to your family members—or loved ones—if you neglected them?
Yet cleaning a car seems to be at the very bottom of most people’s to-do list.
In fact, cleaning your car doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or costly process. With the right tips and tricks, you can maintain your car’s interior and exterior without breaking the bank.
This article breaks down some DIY hacks you need to know, so you don’t lose sleep over dirty car interiors or exteriors.
Keep reading!

1. DIY Dashboard Cleaner

Create your own dashboard cleaner by mixing vinegar and olive oil in equal proportions, and voila! Use a microfiber cloth to remove dust and restore shine.
Coffee filters are great for dusting surfaces like dashboards and screens. They’re lint-free and gentle, for scratch-free cleaning.

2. Defog your Headlights

Foggy headlights reduce visibility and make your car look older.
Apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to a soft cloth and gently rub the headlight lenses in a circular motion. Rinse with water for a clear and shiny finish.

3. Get Rid of Pet Hair

Still figuring out how to clean pet hair from car seats and carpets?
A rubber squeegee combined with a spray of water can easily lift pet hair from fabric surfaces, saving you the hassle of having it cleaned by a professional.

4. Cleaning your AC vents

Car air vents can accumulate dust over time. A foam paintbrush is perfect for getting into those hard-to-reach areas and removing dirt effectively.
Additionally, you can use a makeup brush to avoid scratches and easily reach into gaps between buttons, air vents, and more.
Foul odors from your AC vents can be fixed by spraying Lysol in the airflow inlet.

5. Stubborn Stains? Easy Removal

Stubborn stains on car upholstery can be treated with a DIY car upholstery cleaner mix of your own. Mix baking soda with water to form a paste, apply it to the stain, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth and voila! All your stains will vanish.

6. A smudged windshield will do you no good

Are there water and dirt streaks printed across your windshield no matter how much you try to clean it? Here’s the DIY cleaning formula:
Mix one part vinegar with two parts water to create a powerful glass cleaner.
Spray it on your windshield and windows, then wipe with a microfiber cloth for streak-free clarity. Alternatively you could also use rubbing alcohol to clean dirt and grime from your car wipers for smudge-free cleaning.

7. Make Your Own Air Freshener

How about you stop pinching your pockets for a car freshener, every once in a while?
We recommend: make your own!
Take a wooden cloth peg and apply 5-10 drops of essential oil on it & place it on your car AC vent!

8. Persistent sticky residue

Sticky residues from stickers or decals can be challenging to remove. Dab rubbing alcohol on the area, let it sit for a few seconds, and wipe away with ease.

9. Don’t forget your cup holders

Cup holders often collect crumbs and spills. Slip an old sock over a cup, spray it with cleaner, and twist it around inside the holder to pick up dirt.
Moreover, if you want to make cleaning easier, you can place silicone liners over them, along with muffin covers.

10. Maintain your leather seats

Leather seats degrade over time and if not given proper care they can crack and fade gradually. Rub a small amount of coconut oil onto your leather seats with a soft cloth to condition and protect them.
If your leather seats are past their prime consider getting the re-upholstered with our Leather interior/upholstery services.