DIY Cleaning Products for Your Car

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Cleaning is a critical component of car maintenance. You should clean both the exterior and the interior of your car at least twice a month. There are various cleaning products available in the market that can be used for this purpose. While they can make it easy for you to clean your car, they can cost you a great deal of money too. DIY cleaning products can be a good alternative. They can clean the car just as effectively and won’t even cost you that much. Here is a look at some DIY cleaning products for the different parts of your car.

Vinegar

Vinegar is considered an excellent cleaning agent. It can be used for washing the windscreen and car windows as well as the car’s upholstery. The trick to keep in mind is the ratio of vinegar to water that you need to create the perfect cleaning solution. A ratio of 1 to 3 is ideal for cleaning stains on the windscreen and the windows. Fill this solution in a spray bottle and spray it leisurely on the stains. Let it sit there for a while before wiping it clean with an old newspaper. It will remove the stains completely, leaving the windshield and windows stain-free.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can also be used as a DIY cleaner for your car. It is a great deodorizer and can be used for getting rid of the smell from the floor mats of the car. Just sprinkle some of it on the floor mats to deodorize them. You can easily remove the baking soda by using a car vacuum. Baking soda can also be used for cleaning seat belts. However, this would require you to create a paste by adding a little water to the baking soda. This paste needs to be applied to the seat belts gently and then rinsed off.

Liquid Castile Soap

Car washes can cost you a lot of money and so does car wash soap. An affordable alternative for washing your car is liquid castile soap. It is a powerful cleaner that can wipe away the dirt and grime clinging to your car. All you have to do is to add a few drops of liquid castile soap into a bucket of water and you have yourself an inexpensive car wash soap. As it is made from plant oils, liquid castile soap won’t harm the car’s paint.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste is usually associated with brushing teeth. What most people don’t realise is that it isn’t only beneficial for oral health. You can use it for cleaning the headlights of your car. If you find the headlights to be getting dimmer by the day, toothpaste can be used to brighten them up. Apply it on the clear plastic casing of the headlights. Use a brush to scrub the toothpaste and clear away the dirt that is causing the dimness. Do remember to wipe away the excess to prevent clouding the headlights.

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