A car is not just a means of transportation, but also the face of its owner. And cleaning its interior and exterior should be a regular matter so that you don't have to blush for a dirty and unkempt "iron horse".
Here are 10 ways to improve the look of your car using simple and affordable tools.
10. Hair conditioner as protection against rain drops
Wash your car with a hair conditioner containing lanolin. After such a wash, the surface of the car will repel raindrops for some time.
9. Coca-Cola for cleaning the windshield
When it rains after a long dry period, dirty streaks appear on the windshield. To get rid of them, wash the glass with Coca-Cola. Place a towel along the bottom of the windshield to protect the hood paint. Do not forget to wash the glass thoroughly with water, otherwise all your efforts to clean the car will come to naught, since the cola is sticky and dust and dirt will settle on it perfectly
8. Synthetic wax for a shiny finish
Some car enthusiasts prefer carnauba wax. It gives a deep, warm glow. But for a wet sheen effect, it's best to use one of the synthetic polymer waxes such as Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax. Apply wax to a sponge and rub in a circular motion into the car's finish. Then wipe the treated surface with a microfiber towel. Once the towel becomes damp, replace it with a clean one.
7. Clean leather upholstery in 24 hours
This may sound extreme, but if your car has leather upholstery, buy a leather cleaning kit and keep it in your car. If you wait longer than 24 hours, lipstick, mascara and paint from clothes will be registered in the interior on a permanent basis. Condition your leather before starting the stain removal process. Air conditioner on the stained area of the leather seat and leave for 30 seconds, then walk with a clean cloth. Then apply a leather cleaner and a skin barrier cream.
6. How to clean the wiper blade
If the wiper blades are dirty, they will leave streaks on the windshield. To prepare a cleaning solution, mix 1/4 cup of household ammonia with 1 liter of cold water. Gently lift the wipers up and wipe both sides of them with a soft cloth or towel soaked in solution. Then wipe the blades with a dry cloth before lowering the wipers into place.
5. Brush for ventilation holes
The blinds of the air conditioner are a real magnet for dust, and this dust cannot be easily "smoked" with a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Take a medium-sized paintbrush and brush over the blinds.
4. Baking soda as a car wash
In the top 10 best car cleaning products, baking soda also found its place.Add 1/4 cup baking soda to a 4 liter container, add 1/4 cup dish soap and enough water to fill the container almost to the brim. Shake the container vigorously, then pour 1 cup of the mixture into a 2 liter bucket of warm water. Stir and your homemade car wash solution is ready to use.
3. A screwdriver instead of a brush
To remove dirt from lines and grooves in the interior of your car, wrap a cloth soaked in universal cleaner around an old screwdriver (no sharp edges). Carefully move the screwdriver along the lines to pick up any debris that has accumulated in them. Don't forget to go around the control buttons.
2. Kerosene instead of wax
Mix 1 cup of kerosene with 11 liters of water, then dip a sponge in the mixture and wash the car. The next time it rains, the rainwater will roll onto the car, reducing the chances of corrosion.
1. Avoid air drying
If you wash your car and then leave it outdoors, unsightly stains may appear. After “wet cleaning”, use a suede or soft terry cloth to absorb excess water without scratching the paint.