Clean cars say good things about their owners. This is especially true when you’re looking to get your car valued through companies like AA, who will fight to secure you a better valuation if you’ve clearly taken good car of your vehicle. All in all, clean cars are not just a point of pride, but a selling point too!
Whether you’re desperate to bump up the value of your vehicle or simply make it look pristine for your own pleasure, a good sprucing up of your motor can go a long way. Of course, there’s also something to be said for technique too.
Consequently, here’s a few tips that will help you keep your car spotless!
Look Closely
It might seem obvious, but a keen eye is often overlooked in the cleaning process. A rigid routine can replace your own intuition, and suddenly you’re just daydreaming about your favourite sandwich as you wipe down the car instead of noticing the subtler grime. For example, you should hose the wing mirrors to remove any build-up of spiders and their cobwebs, or pay close attention to the number plate, as this always needs to be spotless according to the law. Look closely and inspect every detail, only then will you know what parts to clean!
Frequency of Cleaning
You should aim for a weekly cleaning of your car to experience the best possible results. It doesn’t matter if you have an old banger or a beautiful Bentley Flying Spur, if it’s covered in dirt and bird poo it’s not a good look. Frequent cleans means the shine gleams, and dirty marks don’t have a chance to stick and subsequently become tougher to remove. It also means the paintwork stays in good shape too, and the colour doesn’t become washed out from all the constant grubbiness.
Keep It Simple
If you clean your car often, then there’s no need to start buying and purchasing questionable sprays to help remove permanent stains. Dip a sponge in some hot water and wipe the car down, then hose the whole thing. Keeping it basic is best so long as you do it often, as if you start squirting some strong cleaning liquids on to the body of your vehicle, you risk once again diluting the paintwork and even causing scratches. Clean often yes, but also clean well.
Clean Seats
The inside needs a bit of TLC too! Whip out a hoover and suck up any crumbs or litter left in the car, as this will also remove any dodgy odours inside from yesterday’s snack as well as make it easy for you to clean after. After, consider waxing any leather seats you own. Spray some leather cleaner onto the surface and then wipe it down with some more hot water. This will create a softer, cleaner and richer feel to your seating.
Audi Q8
Wipe Down the Windows
Snag a quality glass cleaning cloth and wipe down the windows. Swipe up and down with your cloth and sponge and never in a circular motion, as this boosts the likelihood of leaving irritating streaks behind. Try to use warm water only too and no chemicals, once again to avoid leaving noticeable smudges. Stay consistent with your efforts, and you shouldn’t have a problem with the windows!
