There are many reasons to keep the interior of your car clean. First, regular cleaning minimizes the build-up of dust and allergens and keeps the car fresh for you and your passengers.
Second, clutter can keep your mind occupied and on turning your head, and a dirty or tattered interior will seriously lower resale value, and dirt and debris can cause even more wear and tear on your seats, carpets, and electronics.
Now, if you’ve just upgraded and are looking for a way to keep this car clean, read on!
Car Mats
Car mats protect your vehicle’s floor from dirty shoes, drinks and food spills, and damage.
Rubber is a good car mat material because it is waterproof and resistant to drink spillage.
If you are getting mats for your car, you may as well spend the extra money and get them right. For example, if you own a Qashqai, you can explore custom fit Nissan Qashqai car mats, where you can add colours to them, or even bespoke embroidered messages to make them different.
Get bespoke car mats that are tailor made to your car so that bond can fit properly. If you are that interested in protecting the interior of your vehicle, you can get boot mats too.
Clean Windows and Mirrors
Cleaning your windows and mirrors weekly is good for the appearance of your car and is even more important for safety.
Cleaning your windows and mirrors helps preserve maximum view from the road; dirt weakens your view and is thus will degrade your vehicle’s appearance and your health!
Also, if you wait too long to clean your windows and mirrors, dirt can accumulate and effect your car in a negative way in the long run!
How to clean car windows and mirrors:
- Spray the windows and mirrors with glass cleaner and then wipe away the dirt with a clean microfiber cloth. For corners and edges where dirt tends to build up, use a corner of the cloth or a cotton swab.
- Then wipe away streaks with a dry microfiber cloth to leave the glass spotless.
No Food Rule.
We know how tempting it can be to eat in your car, especially if you’re on the go, but it is one of the main reasons your car is unclean if you eat in there.
Next time you stop at a fast-food restaurant, choose to eat inside instead of parking and going through the drive through or wait until you are home and eat then.
This allows the inside of your car to stay in much better condition. If food or drink gets on the seats, there can be bad smell for a very long time.
This is a good time to remind your passengers of your household rule before they get in the car.
If you do eat in the car, keep some wipes handy so you can wipe off any spills immediately.
Dusting
Dust can create allergy issues, especially for drivers. Dust can also wear down critical components necessary for the performance of the car.
Dollar dusting your vehicle on a weekly picked keep it dirt free, odor free, and make the driving experience pleasurable for yourself.
When you get ready to dust – first you want to remove litter or debris from the vehicle. After that use a soft dusting brush (that is soft) to dust off the dashboard, vents, and panel down. Use your vacuum to assist with the dusting in your seats and flooring.
Final Thoughts
When you take delivery of a new vehicle it is an exciting time whether you have experience driving of it’s your first car.
If you want the excitement of your new vehicle to last as long as possible, it is important to keep up with the interior maintenance.
And if you use our tips you will hopefully able to maintain your car’s interior for your use and that of your passengers.