If you're a parent, you know that there is one universal truth: If you have kids in your car--ever--your interior is going to get messy. Messes happen.
Fortunately, the fall season is the perfect time to tackle the mess and banish the clutter while the kids are in class. Whether your Toyota Prius or Camry needs a quick dusting, or your Toyota Highlander or Sienna is caked in the crumbs, stains, and sticky residue of a well-seized summer vacation, we've got DIY tips to help you get your car clean--and actually keep it that way.
Even with kids.
Fast and Easy DIY Car Cleaning for Parents
- For tough pet hair in cloth upholstery, use a shower squeegee to quickly pull up hair--then vacuum loosened fur
- Place silicon cupcake liners or ceramic coasters in the bottoms of your cup holders; they'll catch spills, wrappers, and loose change, and cleaning is as easy as pulling out and rinsing
- To remove water stains from cloth seats, mix together club soda, vinegar, and gentle dish soap in a spray bottle as a cheap upholstery cleaner
- For stinky floor mats, create a customized freshening powder with baking soda and your choice of essential oil
- Pro tip: keep a spot-cleaning pen in your glove box, to tackle small spills before they become tough stains
These and other DIY tips are great if you've got some extra time on your hands--but if you're a busy parent without a second to spare, you might not have even a free minute to vacuum out your seats while getting gas. Don't worry!
The expert team of technicians at Vandergriff Toyota offers fast, efficient, and affordable professional car detailing in Arlington. All you have to do is visit the service center, go online, or give us a call to schedule an appointment; tell us exactly what you're looking for and we'll give you a quote.
Check out the service center page to see if you could save on your next visit--we frequently offer coupons and special offers on car detailing, fast wash-and-wax services, and more.
You don't have to live with a messy car just because you have kids. Keep the memories, but ditch the Cheerios, old crayons and month-old receipts.
