How to Properly Clean Your Car at Home to Make it Look New Again

Cleaning your car properly at home should maintain the paint on your vehicle looking like it is straight out of the dealership. Not to mention that it also helps other exterior and interior parts of your automobile to look pristine.

Properly Cleaning Your Car

Taking care of your car by regularly cleaning and washing it at home is only fitting as vehicles cost thousands of dollars, to begin with. So, allowing it to rot in neglect is a way to waste your hard-earned money.

On top of that, freeing up your car from dust, dirt, and other grimy debris could make your vehicle a head-turner even if years have already passed. In addition to that, it could also prevent future headaches like rust, making your vehicle last longer.

Coincidentally, it is worth noting that April celebrates National Car Care Month, as per an online story by National Dispatch. That said, there is no other way to commemorate it other than learning how to properly clean the ins and outs of your vehicle.

How to Wash Your Car Properly

According to Motor Authority, car owners are divided when it comes to cleaning their vehicles. Some consider it a tedious task, whereas others find it a therapeutic routine.

However, whether you like it or not, cleaning your car is something that should be done regularly.

Although most car owners assume that they have been cleaning their vehicles the right way, here's a step-by-step guide to properly doing so. Following this guide could help you maintain a brand-new look for your automobile.

Preparation

• Before anything else, park your car away from direct sunlight to avoid stubborn water spots.
• Then, start rinsing your vehicle with water to lubricate the paint and remove loose dirt.
• After which, prepare two buckets: one with clean water and the other specifically for cleaning.

Washing

• Soak a microfiber cloth in a car shampoo. Avoid using dishwashing soap or laundry detergents as these would strip down protection from your paint.
• Then, wipe the car with the soaked microfiber cloth from top to bottom.
• After washing the whole car, rinse it with clean water.

Drying

• From there, start drying the vehicle with a microfiber cloth.
• Replace the cleaning towel once it gets soaked in water to avoid marks.

Polishing

• Once the car is fully dry, wax your car to give it a brand-new shine, which also protects it from dirt and other external chemicals.

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Written by Teejay Boris