Car Cleaning

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Rust can build up on your metal car wheels rather easily, especially if you end up keeping it idle for a while. Rust can especially build up in the crevices around the spokes where light doesn't...

Glue can be a valuable tool when fixing the interior of a car. If proper care is not taken, however, it can end up dripping in the car leaving you with a sticky mess. Removing glue from plastic...

Paint pens are useful for coloring objects that cannot be written on easily with normal pens or markers. For this reason, paint pens are sometimes used to touch up paint or scratches on cars. If...

The BBK air filter is a high-performance air filter made to last the life of the vehicle. However, over time, the filter may get dirty. This is OK, since the filter is made to be cleaned and...

There are several reasons why you might find paint splatters on your car. If your house was painted or a neighbor painted his shed while your car was in the driveway, then you might wake to find...

Cigarette smoke is one of the toughest odors to remove, especially from your car. The odor is absorbed into your upholstery and a thin film of tar often coats the plastic panels in your car. While...

As much as you may love your car, you're bound to get it a little dirty every now and then. The wheels on your car are sure to receive some of the harshest treatment, and it can seem like torture...

I recently had a 1-month battle with mold and mildew in my car. I won! First, there was a seal in the rear tail light that had warped and was allowing rain to get into the frame of the car,...

Cat spray smell is never pleasant, but in the enclosed area of a car interior the smell can become unbearable. Unfortunately, the proteins in cat spray make it nearly impossible to remove with...

So you've got blood in your car, eh? I'm not going to ask. Things happen. Maybe you're trying to pull off a Pulp Fiction tribute. Maybe your wife went into labor. Maybe you drove to the top of Mt....

After years of use, the plastic covering of headlights on an automobile can develop a yellow haze and even form cracks. This haze reduces the distance your headlights reach, which can be dangerous...

Have you ever driven over a freshly paved road? If you have, chances are you probably noticed tar stains behind your wheels. Black road tar stains can seem like some of the toughest stains to get...

I think that most of us would like to keep that new car smell forever. But unfortunately it has now been replaced with something that makes you want to gag. Whether it's sour milk, old food or...

Whether you drive a car, truck or motorcycle, if you really on gas to get around, your gasoline tank is going to get dirty, on the inside as well as the outside. Getting rid of rust isn't the only...

I clean my car windows about 3 times a week. Know what I use? No, not newspapers. They leave your hands dirty. How about that $3.50 buck bottle of Glass Plus Multi Surface Cleaner that gives them...

Plastic headlamps and tail lamps dull? Bug guts? Road tar? This how-to will help you clean the outside of the lamps.With a little elbow grease,and a little luck,they will clean up real nice!

When your car gets like the car pictured, it can be daunting to try and clean it out. This guide will help make the process a little less painless on your psyche and your wallet.

Most car owners like to keep the outside of their cars sparkling and the inside of their cars without spots, smells or dirt. Owners of new cars are even more obsessive about the detailing of their...

I used to own a VW Camper Bus 40 years ago when I thought I was a "cool" guy. Last week I went looking for another one to buy and just tool-around - plus, get good gas mileage. Every...

If you have a pet that frequently rides in your vehicle, you know how difficult it can be to remove pet hair that is embedded in fabric car seats. It can be frustrating to vacuum your car seats...

Some people just drive their cars around to work and to the store while others take pride in them and think of them as a hobby. Every car needs a cleaning whether you're getting ready to sell it...

A car air conditioner does not harbor mold, since it is a sealed unit that outside air cannot penetrate. However, mold can grow in your air conditioner's vents and connecting hoses. This typically...

Foggy headlights don't give as much light as they were intended to, which can be quite dangerous. The headlights are coated with a clear coat of paint, and this paint can turn yellow over time,...

While bucket seats may be easier to remove from a vehicle than full-size seats, it can still be a challenge. Removing the seats is sometimes required to clean areas beneath them or to replace the...

Ever wish that you didn't put that vote for Perot bumper sticker on your car. Well all is not lost. With a little effort you can remove that unsightly sticker.

Many people are choosing the “green” route in hopes to protect our planet for many generations to come. You can live green and reduce your carbon tire print by following these few steps, which can...

Car wraps are not only a great way for a business to advertise their services, but can also be a great way for a person to make some extra money just by driving around. Car wraps are designed to...

If your car has been overrun by roaches, it may be almost impossible to eliminate them by just cleaning the vehicle alone. Roaches can live for long periods without eating, and once they have...

You may have placed a car magnet on you car awhile ago, but now need to remove the magnet and it won't budge. Your car magnet may be stuck because of exposure to intense heat over time. The kind...

Have you recently purchased a used vehicle only to discover when you got it home that the interior reeked of smoke? Read below for 4 steps on how to remove the smoke smell from your car.

How to clay your car to remove embedded surface contamination from a vehicle's paint.

Cleaning spots on car windows caused by hard water buildup requires using an all-purpose cleaner followed by a diluted white vinegar mixture, which dissolves the calcium and environmental buildup...

Cleaning road dirt from car tires involves spraying down the tire with an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing down the tire with a stiff-bristled brush and wiping it down with a microfiber towel. Keep...

To clean the tires on a car, first spray them down with an all-purpose cleaner, scrub in the product with a stiff-bristled brush and then apply a tire dressing with the included applicator. Wipe...

To clean the outside of a car, spray the car down with a rinse-less car cleaning product, which conserves several gallons of water, then wipe down the entire surface with a microfiber cloth. Wash...

When cleaning a car's interior, begin in the rear of the car, starting with the back seats and floorboards, and continue forward to the front seats. Then work backwards to reinspect the work....

Cleaning alloy car wheels requires first applying an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing the wheels with a stiff-bristled brush and then wiping off the product with a microfiber cloth. Finish cleaning...

To clean an egged car, rinse off the area as soon as possible, rub the stain down with a microfiber cloth, and repeat the process until the egg stain is completely removed. Catch egg and bird...

Cleaning haze off of car headlights requires a headlight cleaning system of progressively finer sandpaper that smooths out the haze. Finish off newly sanded headlights using a sealant with...

To clean insects off a car's exterior, spray down the area with a diluted all-purpose cleaner, scrub the area with a soft-bristled brush and wipe off the product with a microfiber towel. Remove...

To clean car floor mats, first beat the mats to remove excess dust, vacuum the mats to remove dirt and then shampoo them with a rinse-less carpet detergent. Let car floor mats air dry before...

Cleaning a smoke-damaged car involves first shampooing the car thoroughly, including the carpets and upholstery, and then sprinkling baking soda over the fabrics before using a fogger or odor...

Cleaning carpets in a car requires using a stiff-bristled brush to loosen the dirt and debris, pushing all of the dirt into a single pile and using crevice tools on a vacuum cleaner to suck up the...