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Keeping your car clean isn’t just about how it may look; but also, how it smells! These 5 tips will help keep your car smelling fresh this spring season... and beyond.
Clean your air vents
During winter, air vents accumulate dirt and germs, so when spring rolls around, your car might have a distinct odor. The condition of the air vents can be taken care of by following these few steps:
Observe clean habits
It’s important to follow good habits to ensure you maximize keeping your car smelling fresh. Make sure that you dispose of trash properly, especially if it is a food or drink item. Leaving trash in your car overnight, or in the blistering sun, will cause food to start to spoil, and removing that rotten smell is a lot harder than tossing that fry container in the trash. The same goes for spills, because we have all had one. Any residue from the spill will accumulate over time, making it tougher to clean, and in the future, it will be more difficult to combat the smell. So clean soon and well to avoid dealing with it for weeks or months to come.
Clean the floor mats
Car mats help protect the carpet of your car, collecting all the dirt we drag in every time we get into our vehicle. Whether you have carpet-style or rubber mats, it is essential that you clean them regularly. Take them out of the car and use dish soap and a scrub brush on rubber mats; regular carpet cleaner works well on your carpet mats. Make sure that your mats are fully dry before placing them back inside your car to prevent mold and mildew.
Baking soda
One of the most useful cleaning items in your home is good old baking soda. It works great for so many things, including as a deodorizer for cars. Simply sprinkle some baking soda on the car seats, floor mats, and carpet, leave it for a few hours, then vacuum. This will remove bad odors and even dirt stuck to the upholstery. Speaking of upholstery...
Freshen up the upholstery
While we might think that vacuuming regularly helps keep away dust and dirt, stains will happen. Here are a few different ways to combat stains on your upholstery. If you have cloth seats, you can use club soda, baking soda mixed with water, white vinegar mixed with water or even dish soap or laundry detergent. Just dab your mixture of choice onto the stain and use a soft bristled toothbrush to clean the area. If you have leather seats, you can use the same vinegar mixture, regular saddle soap, or lemon juice with cream of tartar paste. Use a cotton ball or soft sponge when removing these stains from your leather seats. Let the seats dry, wipe with a laundry sheet, and your car will smell good soon!
From dirt to fast food wrappers, to Monday morning coffee spills, increases the likely hood of your car smelling unpleasant. We hope you follow our 5 tips on keeping your car smelling fresh all year long! Clean your air vents, observe clean habits, clean the floor mats, use baking soda, and lastly freshen up the upholstery. Keeping your car clean isn’t just about how it may look; but also, how it smells! These 5 tips will help keep your car smelling fresh this spring season... and beyond.
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