Car Cleaning

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...

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...

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...

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...

Car windows can easily collect dirt and develop film from daily use. Cleaning the car windows can be a simple task when you use the proper cleaning elements. While several retail car cleaning...

Car headlights can easily become covered in a film caused by dirt, grime, and other elements of road travel. While there are a wide variety of cleaning products available that clean and polish...

When painting a house, spills and stains can happen. However, when they happen to your truck, it's no laughing matter. Many paint solvents and thinners are good at removing paint, but they may...

Along with a fresh coat of wax, one of the best ways make a Corvette look its best is by thoroughly cleaning the wheels. This can be done in a matter of minutes and results in a great looking car.

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,...

Changes in vehicle technology and design have also changed the products used in headlights from glass to more durable plastics. However, these changes have resulted in headlights developing a...

Washing a car is easy, and doing so regularly is important to maintaining a showroom shine. Washing once a week is generally a good rule of thumb. Let's get started.

Traveling around with children can turn a clean car dirty in just one day. The constant in and out of the vehicle, snacks eaten on the go and unwanted papers and wrappers left behind is enough to...

Golf cart seats are usually made of vinyl, just as are many seats in automobiles. Vinyl is easy to clean but since golf carts are exposed to many weather conditions (and the golfer's...

Polished chrome makes all the difference between a car or bike that looks old and neglected and one that looks almost new. With the right tools and a little elbow grease you can achieve great...

Car seat belts take a beating and are exposed to everything our hands come into contact with around the car, from food, make-up, gasoline from a pump handle and road grime to kids' snacks and...

Car windows can be difficult to wash because of the lint and streaks that are left behind after cleaning them. The lint is left behind by towels and the streaks are caused by either the window...

Automotive carpet cleaning often takes a back seat to exterior cleaning; sometimes what is seen on the outside gets more attention that what is on the inside. To keep the interior carpet clean, a...

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!

Not everyone likes to wash their car every week. Like my son, for instance, he hates to wash his car. He even hates to take it to the car wash and let someone else wash it! So after his car is...

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.

Its cheap and easy to keep your car looking great, and with some supplies and time your can shine like a show car. Make your car look like it just rolled out of the showroom.

Mr. Clean came out with a new product called a Magic Eraser. This Eraser is rectangular in shape. It has a spongy shape and needs to be dampened to work. Because the Magic Eraser is made from a...

You want to maintain your chrome wheels so that they always look as good as new. If they aren't cleaned regularly, your chrome wheels can become dirty, rusty, and slowly but surely lose their...

Car windows may not draw the most attention when people admire a passing car, but it's one of the first things they notice if the rest of the car is sparkling and the windows are streaked and...

In this article you will learn how to properly clean the exterior of your car or truck without leaving swirl's or scratches on your finish.

Cleaning your car glass is important not just because it helps your car look better, but because clean windows make for safer driving. Most people, however, hate cleaning car glass because they...

If you own a vehicle with a black convertible top, it is imperative to keep the top clean and conditioned. Not only will this improve the look of your vehicle, it will also ensure that your...

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...

Clean automotive carpet is vital to keeping a car's interior looking good and smelling fresh. The carpet inside a car, van or sport-utility vehicle is made of a nylon fabric like household...

Some people spend most of their lives in the car and because of this, they eat meals in their car and discard the trash on the car floor. Soon, simple things like cleaning the car can become...

Cleaning the vinyl car interior require some basic cleaning techniques and cleaning tools. But it’s not that hard. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Keeping the interior of your car clean will look good and you don’t have to worry about what stinks inside your car. It will also save you money instead of paying someone to do it for you. So...

Washing the exterior of your car is not difficult. However, there are steps that can make it go faster. With the exception of cleaning tires and wheels, working from top to bottom is almost always...

Cleaning your car's windscreen (called a windshield in the United States) is one of the most important car care jobs you will do. A dulled or dirty windscreen not only looks unsightly, it can be a...

Most people basically live in their cars, so it is a daunting task to keep it clean and organized, but with about 30 seconds a day, you can be on your way to a clean, clutter-free, blissful space...

Of all car colors, black can be the most eye-catching. Unfortunately, if not kept properly clean, it can also be the greatest eye sore. As the owner of a black 2007 Dodge Charger, I have plenty...

Trying to keep a minivan clean (especially when you have children) is no easy task. Children can be quite forgetful and are prone to leave behind all sorts of toys, books, and clutter. How many...

Cars, like your house, need to be cleaned from time to time. If the weather has been bad, it is easy to track dirt and mud in to the car. If you have children, they may walk across the car seats...

Magnets are a great way to express yourself without the permanence of a sticker. However sometimes a magnet can become too hot and melt to the car, making it no better than the adhesive...

Cleaning headlights on a Lincoln Mark VIII isn't any different than cleaning headlights on any other car. This very important chore helps to keep to keep the lenses clear to aid in visibility for...

We use our keys every single day. We unlock the car, the house, our office. We carry them with us every where we go. Our children use them as toys and we even drop them from time to time. As...

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...

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...

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...