Car Cleaning

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...

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...

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...

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...

This is an ehow on how to use car wash liquid perfectly. We all want our cars to look like they just rolled off the lot. It is important to follow the steps in the right order to have a perfect...

Cleaning paint isn't a very difficult process, but it needs to be done correctly or else the results won't be up to par. Properly cleaning automotive paint helps keep the finish in good condition,...

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,...

Water spots on windows are caused by mineral deposits. Over time these deposits will build up on the glass, affecting its clarity. Clean glass not only looks better, but will reduce glare while...

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...

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...

In the current economy, it is more important than ever to make every dollar count. With a small out-of-pocket investment and some common household cleaning supplies, you could save up to $10...

Taking care of your car can be a huge expense if you pay to have it done at an automatic car wash, self-serve car wash, or auto detailing shop. You can spend $10-30 on car cleaning expenses even...

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...

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...

Rain and overspray from sprinkler systems will leave droplets of water that may leave water spots on your car. This is especially true if water in your area is hard --- that is, it contains a lot...

Cleaning the tire rims of a car is important because no matter how clean the rest of the car is, if the rims aren't shiny, the car will not look as good. Cleaning the rims will add little time to...

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...

Unless you live where there are no trees, you have, or will, encounter tree sap on your car. It doesn't matter what the tree is, the sap of trees all have similar properties, and there are many...

Baking soda is one of those miracle products that has many uses. Did you know that there are a lot of ways that you can use it to clean your car? Read on for more...

Paint spots can ruin the look of your car. What's worst is damaging the car's finish trying to get rid of those unsightly paint spots. There are few simple things you can do to remove paint spots...

When you think of cleaning a Dodge, you probably imagine washing it, waxing it and watching the water bead on the surface of the car. However, this is not quite the case if your car has a vinyl...

Want to have that "showroom" clean look on your car, SUV or truck? I have been detailing cars for some time and have learned what works best along the way. Here are some tips for a...

Windshields tend to accumulate everything that comes in contact with the car. Paint, however, is one of those things that won't readily or easily come off the windshield with traditional soap and...

Hard water leaves spots on auto glass that regular glass cleaners will not remove. Hard water leaves behind a build-up of calcium, lime and iron. If you use a harsh cleaner on your auto glass you...

There are several things to keep in mind when cleaning a car engine at home. Most cars today rely on one or more computers for operation. Avoid getting these areas excessively wet or saturated....

€I'm a coffee drinker. It's rare that I go a day without it, so often I'll end up drinking it in my car. I'll never forget the time that I was driving to school and I spilled my coffee all over...

Although most people only knows that vinegar is used for food, it actually can be used for variety of ways. In this article, you will learn to use vinegar to clean cars and tools.

Foggy bathroom mirrors, car windows and swimming goggles can be annoying. You could always spend $4 or more on anti-fog solution, but if you only want to spend less than 20 cents to prevent...

Rust can form if you put your wet clothing on a metal hanger. If you have hard water in your house, chlorine from bleach can pull iron out of the water and deposit it on your clothes. Sometimes...

Paintball is a fun sport involving weapons loaded with breakable pellets filled with paint that players shoot at one another in order to eliminate them from the game. While most paintball play is...

Spilled gasoline can be tough to get out of carpets because it's an oily solvent. Sack the stink with a few household ingredients.

The secret to washing a black car without scratching it is to avoid contaminating the cleaning tools. Even tiny pieces of grit or debris can cause noticeable scratches in the paint. Harsh...

Classic cars and motorcycles have lots of chrome that needs to be cleaned regularly to keep up their appearances. The good news is that cleaning chrome doesn't have to take long or cost a fortune;...

Hopefully you got to the windows before the rain got too heavy--but if you didn’t, there’s no going back now. Your only option is to do your best to dry the car and keep it from...

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...

A beautiful and clean car reflects the owner's personality. Washing your car daily is a good exercise too! What is intriguing is that you use only a small bucket of water to finish the job. Try...

The debate continues on whether or not it is safe to wash a car's engine. Some say no because of the many electrical connections and sensors located under the hood. On the other hand, water can...

How do you wash a vehicle correctly? That is a question that you'll get many different answers to, so here is my way.

If your home, office, car or anywhere else you frequent reeks of cigarettes, you can remove the offensive odor. Bamboo charcoal is the remedy. Bamboo charcoal eliminates odors by extracting...

Many areas in the United States are under heavy water restrictions, which is why it is helpful to know how to wash your car without water.

Whether from a sudden rain storm or the neighbor's sprinklers, water marks are to an automobile body what acne is to a teenager's skin. They're unsightly, embarrassing and, if left untreated, can...

Detailing the carpet of your vehicle is not hard, but it takes hard work. With cleaning tools and products almost every home has, you can give the floor of your car the make over it deserves in a...

Everyone gets it on their vehicle at one time or another... that dreaded tar! It seems nothing can clean it off. It just smears and sticks with you forever - but take heart, it's actually an easy...

You don't need expensive cleaners or harsh chemicals to clean your car. From the upholstery to the exterior, there are green cleaning products you can use to get your car looking and smelling like...

Washing your car is an integral part of the overall maintenance and long life of the vehicle. It protects the paint, tint and external features of the car from driving wear and tear. Wash the...

It’s cold, freezing, and salt trucks are coating your car with loads of salt! Well, it’s time to take action and uncover the real beauty of your paint job once again. Oh and get all that slush...

Phew, there is nothing that stinks more than the smell of vomit in the car. It probably seems like you have tried everything. Getting rid of that odor seems virtually impossible, but it can be...

Getting mud stains in your vehicle's carpeting can be a weekly occurence. Especially if you live in rainy areas or work in mud prone conditions. When not approached properlyMud can be difficult to...