How You Can Care Of Your Car Cover

Car covers can cost differently. Often, the user will opt for the universal car covers that don't cost huge so they won’t really about cleaning them even though they can secure the car from several factors, though not perfect but better than having nothing covering your car. However, not every car owner understand the fact that they will need to wash their car covers as well because it isn’t just the dirty or dull-looking car that damage the look of the vehicle but the dirty car covers can also leave a negative impression as well. Especially if you didn't care about the car covers when it was wet then that indoor or outdoor car covers are more likely to grow mould in themselves that would even be damaging cause you to buy new covers that can be expansive in case of custom car covers. So here is what do you need to know. 

Car Cover Care Tips

One of the first things you should do is that don’t use any fabric softener. Fabric softener is designed for the fabric such as wool and alike that make their prices soft but car covers material often don't go well with fabric softeners so stay away from them.

No Heavy Washer

Any washer with centre agitator shouldn’t ever be used as it can damage the exterior of the car covers. In case of materials like cotton for your indoor car covers, it can weaken the fabric and in some outdoor cover, the water may make its way to the inner lining of the cover.

Don't Use Dryer

If you need to dry your wet car covers then especially the non-woven and speciality car covers. It is better to drape them over the car and let them air dry. You can find the label as they often provide you with information about the washing. You can find the label of delicate in the car covers like flannel, polycotton, cotton often requires low heat.

Machine Washing Instructions

Always go for a large washer that shouldn’t have the centre agitator, you can fill it with warm water and add ¼ cup of simple all-purpose cleaning solutions. Next, you should put the cover in the washer and use the washer’s two rinse cycles that the cleaner was removed after the washing. Always Air dry’ the car covers or you can simply put on the car and let it dry completely.

How Much Should I wash?

If you are planning to wash your car covers then make sure that you are seeing visibility dirty. If you wash the car covers too frequently then the chemicals that give them the water repel capability will be washed away. So, it is totally fine if you wash your car covers. However, as mentioned above, with the dirty covers it would be easier to scratch the paint of your car also it will reduce the water-resistant properties of any indoor or outdoor car covers.

Washing the car covers will keep the look and shine of the car covers way better. However, if you understand how to wash them then they will be more durable then expected.