Car Cleaning

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...

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...

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...

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...

No matter how hard you try to keep the inside of your car free from stains, sometimes life gets in the way of your ambitions. Whether it's a tipped over cup of coffee or a muddy morning after a...

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-cleaning products can be expensive, especially when it comes to tire cleaner and polish. Instead of paying high-priced retail costs, consider making a homemade aluminum wheel polish from...

Texas Choppers are expensive motorcycles that require care and caution when cleaning. While most vehicles can be run through a car wash, Texas Choppers require delicate handling with mild...

Car seats can become dirty quickly, as riders are constantly on the go, dragging in dirt and debris, not to mention food and drinks that can spill easily. While retail products are available that...

The one thing in your vehicle that gets the most wear and the least attention are your car seat covers. Melted goodies, crumbs, and juice stains? Then it's time to wash your car seat covers....

About a month ago gasoline spilled in my car when I was bringing home a small tank full for my lawn mower. I thought I would never get the overpowering gasoline smell out, but here is what worked...

Soon after the car was invented, so was a new use for leather chamois. A leather chamois, also referred to as chamois leather, is naturally absorbable and is used to dry a car after washing. The...

While you probably keep your house spotless, for many of us our cars are much like snails' shells: Everything we need to live is packed in there. While last week's leftover Cheetos might come in...

Instead of spending five dollars at a car wash to wash your car, just do it at home. Your car will be a lot cleaner then when washing at the car wash. You can get all behind the wheels, that’s...

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...

To clean a car ceiling, avoid using a lot of moisture on its surface as it can cause the adhesive to dissolve, but a rinse-less detergent product misted onto a microfiber cloth is the best way to...

Car carpet takes a lot of abuse. It is constantly exposed to dirt and grime from a driver's and passengers shoes. Almost inevitably, car carpet will either get oil spilled or tracked in on it....

Chrome wheels look good on a car when they are shiny and clean. There are specific cleaners designed for chrome wheels that will clean and shine them without damaging the chrome. One of the...

Pranksters yielding eggs can make for a very messy joke, especially if the target is a neighbor's car. Luckily, egg is an organic, protein-based material that washes off cars relatively easily...

Mildew stains, which are usually white, make a carpet look bad and smell worse. Mildew is also a health concern for the many people who are allergic to it. Removing mildew from your car's carpet...

When washing a car, little (if any) time is spent on the tailpipes. If not taken care of properly, the metal becomes dull and eventually rusted. Shiny tailpipes increase the cars appearance and...

So you have added a brand new look to your vehicle by having it painted. Now you want to know how to detail your vehicle after it has been painted. You don't want to ruin what you have paid...

Do you constantly get bugs that hit your windshield and have a difficult time trying to clean them off? Here is a handy tip that will help clean your windshield without having to scrub so hard to...