Random Ingenious Car Cleaning Hacks (20 items)

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  (#10) DIY Washer Fluid Is Inexpensive And Easy To Make

  When your well of windshield wiper fluid runs dry, you don't have to buy the expensive chemical kind at a store. Instead, try this recipe for all-weather homemade wiper fluid.

  Mix 1 gallon of distilled water (not tap water, because the minerals might clog up your wipers) with 1 tablespoon of dish detergent. Add 1/2 cup of ammonia. 
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  (#3) A Squeegee Gets Rid Of Unwanted Pet Hair On Seats

  You probably already know a squeegee can work wonders on windows, creating a streak-free shine. But the cleaning device also works on car interiors as a pet hair removal tool. Vacuum cleaners won't suction up all the fur and fuzz; a squeegee's rubber blade can pick up what the vacuum misses.

  Use it on both upholstery and carpet, pulling the squeegee in one long motion, then remove hair between swipes.
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  (#6) Toothpaste

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  Today's plastic headlights are less prone to breakage than glass ones, but they are also more likely to turn cloudy from oxidation. Check first to make sure your headlights don't just need a regular wash to get rid of dirt. If the cloudiness remains, use toothpaste to clean them, which acts as an abrasive to buff away the cloudiness.
  
  Place masking tape around the headlights to protect your car's paint job, then use a damp cloth and any kind of toothpaste to rub away the haze, moving in small circles. Rinse dry. 
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  (#14) Silicone Cupcake Liners Make Cleaning Cupholders A Breeze

  Things that get super-sticky: children's fingers, kitchen floors, and car cup holders. Prevent soda, juice, coffee, and other drinking liquids from dripping into your vehicle's cup openings by placing sturdy silicone cupcake liners inside them to catch the spills.

  Toss and throw in fresh ones when they get sticky - no cleaning products required. 

   
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  (#9) A Clay Bar Is A Cost-Effective Way To Get That New Car Shine

  According to Chemical Guys, you can use a clay bar to remove environmental contamination, brake dust, and overspray (from paint or other airborne substances) that makes the surface of your car rough.

  First wash your car so you start with a clean slate. Then pull off a chunk of the clay and knead it into a flat disc, spray clay luber on the car surface, then rub the bar left to right or up and down - but not in circles. Wipe dry with a microfiber cloth. The result should be new car shine.
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  (#8) Vaseline

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  To keep your car's dashboard polished and conditioned, use petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline). Wash the dash first and wipe it dry, then rub in the Vaseline with a clean cloth.

  Wipe away any residual stickiness.

   

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