Slowly, very slowly the snow has melted away and even though it is May, spring should be making its official arrival soon! Spring brings fresh air, cleaning, opening windows and letting the sun in. Most people get the itch and spring clean their homes. They put away their winter clothes and bring out the lighter ones. What about your car? They most certainly need spring cleaning too! The salt stains from the mats need to disappear, dirt being wiped away and for me the over abundance of items that have piled up in the backseat and trunk need to be cleaned up and put away.
Hyundai has put together 8 helpful tips for you to spring clean your car this spring!
- Say goodbye to salt-stained carpets: After a long winter, your car’s carpets are likely to have white stains from road salt. Remove them by using water mixed with white vinegar and scrub the tough stains with an old rag or brush
- Wax every season: Each winter season, your car’s paint colour is dulled by the elements and picks up scratches, so keep it looking clean and new with a liquid spray wax
- Out with the dirt in with the clean: Get out your vacuum to suck up all the dirt and dust in the small corners of your vehicle. Remember to put your seats down to get between the cracks and also vacuum all the cup holders throughout your vehicle as these areas collect dirt, too!
- It’s called washing your car, not your dishes: Never use dish soap to clean your vehicle as it will dull and scratch the protective clear coat off your car. Try using Meguiar’s Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner.
- Put a break on your brake dust: Get rid of that reddish, brown coloured powder on your wheels caused by normal brake wear. Wipe down your wheels with a cleaning solution safe for alloy wheels (available at any hardware store) and address those hard-to-reach places in between the wheel’s spokes with a scrub brush or rag.
- Take a load off: Do you use your car as a storage unit? Be sure to empty out your trunk and back seats of all your winter build up. Removing unnecessary weight also improves fuel efficiency and your car’s handling.
- What’s happening under the hood? Cars need a ‘medical’ check-up, too! Every spring, it is a good idea to take your vehicle in for a quick under-the-hood inspection and get an oil change, filter replacement and tire rotation.
- Freshen up: After you are finished cleaning your car, add your favourite smelling air freshener to keep your car smelling clean and fresh all spring and summer!
Win It!!!
One lucky Canadian reader will win an awesome Spring Cleaning Car Kit (value $50) thanks to Hyundai!
The kit includes:
- Scrub brushes
- Turtle Wax ICE Synthetic Spray Wax
- Meguiar’s Hot Rims Wheel Cleaner
- Meguiar’s Gold Class Car Wash
- Air Fresheners
Disclosure: I am a part of the Hyundai Drive Squad Ambassador Program #HyundaiDriveSquad. I receive special perks as part of the program.
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