Car Cleaning

When working on your car, sometimes you want to change things up for one reason or another. Maybe you want to take off the door moldings, or just remove an emblem. A lot of these items are held on...

You car is vulnerable to accidents and mishaps when it is parked outdoors. Paint can find it way to your car by a variety of ways. Someone can be painting by your vehicle and not realize he is...

Galvanized rims on a trailer are an excellent and common choice due to their heavy-duty nature and ability to stand up to the elements. Since trailers can be subjected to anything, from mud when...

Stains can make their way onto carpet inside of your auto if you drop a food or drink item onto the carpet or simply by tracking dirt and other debris onto the carpet when you step into your auto....

When you get your new tires fitted and out of the shop, you may notice a blue discoloration on the whitewalls or letters of the tires. This thin blue film is nothing abnormal: It's a protective...

Your VW Golf's top clear plastic windows see a lot of dirt--from bird feces, to dust from a recent storm that passed through your area. The top clear plastic windows are durable, but not dirt...

Cigarette smoke can cling to a car's interior long after the smoker has ceased smoking in the car. Removing the odor takes some time and calls for cleaning with the right kinds of products. Many...

The kids were bored and decided to decorate the car's license plate with stickers, or the year is over and the car registration is due for renewal. Not only is the DMV a hassle, but removing and...

So the year is up and it's time to change the registration decals on your license plate. Or maybe the kids got bored and, trying to be "nice," decorated them with cartoon stickers. There is no...

Chrome pipes are flashy and stylish, but you have to keep them clean or they will end up rusty, watermarked and ugly. The most important thing that you can do to keep your chrome pipes looking...

The population of cars has really increased in the recent decade and most of these cars are driven by car owners so maintaining them can be really difficult. You might decide in putting up your...

Clear plastic headlight lenses cover the headlight bulb. Pitted headlight lenses are discolored and hazy due to basic wear and tear and scratches. Cloudy lenses prevent your headlights from...

The trunk of the car can be either the easiest place to clean or the hardest. If the trunk of your car is the type which is similar to a mini-van and it is not very deep, cleaning the trunk is...

When we are cleaning a car, it is easy to overlook the tires and rims, especially if we tend to drive in areas that are muddy, dusty or otherwise get our tires dirty quickly. It sometimes seems...

On a car, keeping the exterior of the windows clean can be a hassle. Other cars kick up dirt on a hot and dusty day or throw mud on your car when it’s raining. Birds fly over and leave droppings...

Just like the exterior windows of your car, the interior is important to keep clean. Without clean windows, visibility while driving can become dangerous. If the outside of your windows are...

Just like the exterior of our car, we like to have a clean interior. Sometimes this can be difficult, due to anything like a long trip or weather. After awhile, the carpets of our cars tend to...

Waiting at a doctors office is very frustrating. It takes time out of your day, and we usually put it off until we absolutely have to go. This is some steps you can take to reduce your wait time.

Tape is a funny thing. It holds two things together, reliably and safely; but if you leave it on the parts for too long, it becomes achingly difficult to remove and leaves behind an unwanted,...

Scratches are an unfortunate inevitability of owning an automobile and can decrease the visual appeal of the car. To help protect the vehicle's paint, a clear coat finish is applied over the...

Pine tree sap should be removed from your car as soon as possible. Pine tree sap contains terpenes, a major component of turpentine. The longer the sap is on the car, the more chances it has to...

Black cars hide dirt well, but eventually they will lose their new car look. You may notice a build-up of specs on your car. While dirt and debris on the outside can be washed off, if it has made...

Over time, plastic headlight lenses on your vehicle will become cloudy from wear and tear, scratches or discoloration. The lenses cover the headlight bulb; when the lenses are hazy, the headlights...

Though many people think nothing of smoking in the car while they drive, this noticeable odor sticks around and can be a nuisance. Cigarette smoke clings to every surface it touches, and the smell...

Moth ball smell is very unpleasant and unhealthy to breathe. The odor has toxins that can cause neurological damage to small children. It probably can harm adult brains as well. There's a natural,...

Cigarette smoke quickly builds up inside a vehicle, leaving a hazy film on the interior side of the windshield. This haze is not only unattractive; it also reduces visibility through the...

Preparing the interior of a car for painting is a tedious but important task. Thorough prep work will protect from over-spray, and result in a smoother paint application. Newer car models may...

Even in areas with extremely hard water, removing calcium deposits from your auto glass is relatively simple. The primary culprit when it comes to creating calcium deposits on windshields and...

Pine tree and oak tree sap are common problems for those unfortunate enough to have parked their car under one of these trees. The sap is sticky and will not come off with soap and water. If it is...

When you set out to clean your car, you want to do the best job possible to help retain as much of the car's resale value as you can. There is a difference between really cleaning your car seats...

Adhesive on the finish of your car left over from stickers, removed or lost trim, or even an accident can be difficult to remove cleanly without damaging the paint. All it takes is a little time...

Diamond plating is lightweight aluminum sheeting that has a pattern of raised diamond shapes. With a texture designed to provide traction, diamond plating is typically used to line stairs, ramps...

Mildew is a type of mold that can grow on many different surfaces. It usually appears thin and dark, but may also be white. Mildew grows in moist heat. It can develop on seat belts if they get wet...

White glue can spill easily when handled carelessly, which can be inconvenient when it gets on a car's seats. When attempting to remove glue from the interior of your car, it is essential to use...

You can quickly clean the plastic lens on a car speedometer using common household products. While there are scores of auto cleaning and detailing products on the market for cleaning a car's...

Road salt prevents dangerous accidents in slick conditions, but once tracked into your car it leaves white, crusty marks on your floor mats. These hard deposits can be difficult to remove with...

Mildew is a disgusting and dangerous microscopic fungus that grows on damp surfaces. Washing your car and not properly drying the convertible top before letting the top down will cause mildew to...

Dead bugs sticking to the front of your car can be a big problem, especially in the South where "love bugs" can create quite a mess during just a short trip to the grocery store. Removing the...

Learn how to wash your car at at a local car wash.

Glue can form a stubborn bond that can make it difficult to clean. Removing tacky glue from the painted surface of a car can be especially intimidating. Harsh chemicals, excessive pressure, and...

Pepper spray, sometimes called capsicum spray, contains hot, pain inducing ingredients that temporarily render most people incapacitated. Pepper spray is oil-based and, therefore, cannot simply be...

Maintaining a clean car can help keep its resale value at maximum. Regular cleaning and detailing keeps excess debris from building up, extends the life of your paint job and ensures that all...

A freshly cleaned, waxed and polished car looks sharp. Car wax creates a shiny layer of protection that helps to prevent substances from coming into contact with the paint of the car. The wax will...

You just got your car washed only to find someone decided to place their used chewing gum on the hood of your car. The sticky foundation of gum makes it difficult to get off. However, with a few...

Cigarette smoke is a strong scent. If you're a non-smoker and bought a used vehicle, you know if a smoker was the previous owner. The windows could have a coating of tar, giving them a yellowish...

Most cars today use vinyl extensively, from the roof to the interior and everywhere in between. If you don't properly maintain your vinyl, it can dry and crack, which looks unsightly. It's all...

Most types of lubricant, including motor oil, will not harm the paint on a car. Oil will make a slimy mess and cause ugly streaking, but it won't damage the vehicle. But if the oil gets onto the...

Love bugs are undoubtedly a problem on the front of your car if you live in the southeastern U.S. These little bugs are everywhere in the south and seem to be more prevalent on the busy roads. ...

Getting gum on clothing can ruin a garment, but getting gum on a car can completely ruin its paint job, which is a much more expensive problem. The good news is, if you find some chewing gum on...

The plastic face of a car speedometer tends to get dirty as the car ages. As a result, it becomes harder to see what your current speed is, making you more likely to be stopped by for speeding or...