When you’re always on the go, it might feel like you’re living out of your car. And often, your car becomes your home, office, and closet, swallowing up the items you throw into it on a daily basis. If you want to control the clutter and mess that enters your cabin, follow these four simple hacks from Driver’s Way in Birmingham to keep your car clean.
At least once a month, you should set aside an hour or two to remove all unnecessary items from your car and to do a serious cleaning. With a few garbage bags handy, divide all of your belongings into the following categories: goes into the house to be put away, goes into the garbage, or stays in the car (if it’s absolutely necessary).
Go through every nook and cranny of your vehicle, including the backseat, trunk, glove compartment, center console, and under the seats, and remove everything from your car. Once all items are taken out, vacuum and wipe down every surface to get rid of dirt, crumbs, fingerprints, or other grime. If you need additional help getting your vehicle shiny and clean, head over to our detail department and let our experts do the work for you!
Once your car is completely cleaned out, it’s time to revisit the pile of belongings you’d like to keep in your vehicle. Necessary items that should always be kept in your car include an emergency kit, as well as paperwork for the car, such as insurance information, registration, and your car’s manual.
As for the rest of your items, you should go through each one and ask yourself if it truly “belongs” in your car.
Whatever belongings you bring with you to your job, school, the gym, or other activities, should always exit the car with you upon your return home. Refrain from using your car as a storage unit, and give your passengers the comfortable space they need!
No matter how carefully you eat in the car, it’s still easy to wind up with crumbs and spills. With fast food available on almost every corner, it can be tempting to grab food and eat while on the go. If you absolutely must eat in the car, try sticking to dry, non-sticky snacks. Enjoy water instead of soda, and keep your coffee in a spill-proof travel mug.
Follow these easy hacks, and you’ll be driving comfortably in a clean, inviting interior. For more tips and tricks to a cleaner car, don’t hesitate to contact our car dealership in Birmingham at (205) 982-8326.