Car Cleaning

Car mats are easy to overlook, even though they get stepped on daily. When water or stains settle in, the dirty mats can create an unpleasant atmosphere. Keeping your car mats clean and fresh is...

Jeeps are one of the oldest off-road vehicle brands. You can choose whether to drive the car without a top, with a soft top or with a hard top. Usually, the car owner will change the top as the...

Generally, you can tell a car lover just by looking at the exterior of his car. Cars that receive proper care and attention, and are cleaned well regularly, have a certain type of shine that...

A car dash and vinyl doors collect dust from the road and oily smudges from fingers. This may build up for a while before you notice how dirty the vinyl is starting to appear. Vinyl is generally...

Brand-new black cars have a shiny finish that is often so reflective, it seems like a mirror. These cars are so shiny because they have not been exposed to road salt, sun and the wear and tear...

Even if the price of gas has gone down, people are still looking for ways to save money by increasing gas mileage. Good car maintenance and good driving habits can help you get the most gas...

Car mats are typically the first thing on an automobile to get dirty. Removing dirt, dust, debris and stains is not a difficult process, but it requires regular maintenance. Like most cleaning...

One of the worst collection points for mud, dirt and anything else one can drive through is the fender flare. The gunk level is high, and cleaning it can sometimes be a real pain. Well, roll up...

Tar, like dirt, is hard on your vehicle. It seems to appear on your vehicle's chrome bumper, undercarriage and wheels overnight. The tar may be from driving over recent tar roadwork or fragments...

The cool air from your car's air-conditioning vents is prone to a musty odor that can be quite an irritant to your nose. The air-conditioning system is housed in a dark, moisture-laden...

Many cars have trim around the edges and the metallic material differs from the material from the body of the car. While these details give the vehicle a more stylish look, they do require extra...

There is nothing more frustrating than having your car egged. There's also nothing more damaging to car paint than an egg. But before you panic, know that you can remove the egg with a little...

Porsche convertibles come in different models, such as Porsche 911 and Porsche Boxster. It is important to keep a Porsche convertible in excellent condition. Any repairs that are necessary to the...

The headliner in your car gets dirty from dust in the air and holds onto odors, such as smoke and food. A dirty headliner can make your whole car smell bad after awhile, so cleaning this part of...

Brake dust, road grime and other debris can make your painted wheels look dull and drab. Wheels may become gray or even black in areas. A new vehicle can suddenly look not so appealing because of...

Organizing your car and getting rid of all the clutter will help you drive safer and minimize distractions while driving. We spend plenty of time in our cars doing more than driving. From...

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...