5 Essential Car Cleaning Tips

Your car goes everywhere you go and looks after you in times of trouble. Taking care of your car and keeping it running smooth will both prolong its lifetime and not leave you needing a cab. But cleaning your car is an essential task that you must regularly perform to also enhance the longevity of your vehicle, as well as keeping it looking spic and span for the years to come.

Most people don’t realize that things like mud, dirt, and grit from the road can have a very negative effect on your vehicle's condition. Just because it may only be a little dirty, those pieces of mud, grit and dirt are slowly adding to the build-up of rust on your car, as well as getting in places where water damage may do some harm. Following these 5 essential cleaning tips will end up saving you money in the long term, as well as giving you a sparkling clean car to drive around in.

Cleaning Your Batteries

One way to ensure that your batteries are working in good condition and that you won’t have any trouble with your car not starting is to try to remove the corrosion on the battery terminals. This can be done rather simply and quickly by using a little baking soda to help remove the corrosion. Always be careful about touching the contacts with any metal, and ensure that rust powder or debris is removed from the battery terminals and is fully dry when finishing up.

Cleaning Your Windows

 

When cleaning your windows it is wise never to use any type of extremely rough cleaning tool as it can damage and scratch your windshield. You can use a mix of soap and water to clean off the dirt and grime that has built up with ease, but for a better finish to get your windshield gleaming, you can use a little ammonia mix in your cleaning water to help really get every spot and speck off your windshield with ease.

Cleaning Your Seats

 

Depending on what type of material your car seats are made out of it could be easier than you think to keep them clean and fresh. If you have fabric seats, use as little water as possible to clean them, and try using some of the available dry powder cleaning methods to help absorb odors and bring a little freshness to your seats. If you have leather seats then there is a number of cleaning products you can use, as well as a little dab of water and soap to bring them back to life.

Cleaning Your Heel Arches and Bumpers

 

One of the essential car care tips you need to do when cleaning your car is to take care of the parts of your car you don’t often see. Your wheel arches collect a lot of dirt, grime, tar and oil in the process of driving, so taking care of these important parts of your car will reduce any rusting or further damage. Clean with a pressure hose and soap to really get out the dirt and grime and let dry naturally.

Cleaning Your Paint Work and Car Polish

 

Washing a car with water and soap is one of the best ways to ensure that your car’s paintwork is in pristine condition. Waxing and further attention to your body work will help protect the paint on the surface, as well as keep your car looking brand new if you ever feel the need to resell at a later date. You can use hair conditioner as a cheap alternative to waxing, and by drying naturally will, in fact, leave your car in great condition without all of the heavy hand work.

Ensuring your car is in perfect condition will extend the working life of your vehicle. Whilst maintaining your car yourself should be done on a regular basis, getting your car serviced is also a necessity. If you ever need original Mitsubishi parts and accessories for your vehicle, find a local garage or servicing specialist that will be able to provide you with the original parts for your vehicle, keeping you on the road, down the road.