Whether it’s your other half’s excuse to enjoy a little me-time on the weekend, or when it’s just that grubby you can’t stand to look at it anymore; cleaning a car is what you have to do, like it or not. It’s also essential when it comes to wear and tear, as well as increasing the resale value when you decide to upgrade. It’s even been shown to improve fuel efficiency, as a dirty car increases friction and results in less miles per gallon. Well, if that’s not a reason to get cleaning we don’t know what is.
But hold on a moment; as you could well be going about it the wrong way, with these top tips on ensuring your motor’s as shiny as can be.
Look at the weather
While this may seem like the perfect time to clean, if it’s too hot the direct sunlight dries the cleaning product too quickly, which results in you not being able to rinse properly before it dries, leaving product stains on the paintwork.
Quality over quantity
When it comes to what to use, give Stoner Car Care’s Hybrid Ceramic Car Wash a go. It’s got foaming surfactants and synthetic polymers, which means that its chemicals clean as well as creating a layer that prevents water spots and accelerates drying.
It’s all in the prep
A simple task, but it’s vital to pre-rinse before you start cleaning, as the extra soak helps when it comes to scrubbing off the dirt and means less work for you. What to use? A large car wash sponge or a 2 in 1 microfibre mitt is best.
Don’t drip dry
Doing this will leave water marks, which defeats the purpose of cleaning it in the first place. Here, a microfibre cloth is your friend, as it’ll soak up the water quickly and is less abrasive than something else, such as a tea towel.
Those finishing touches
It’s sparkling inside and out – but what about its smell? Go on; give it the ultimate experience and finish off with an air freshener from the Frsh Scents range. There’s classic smells but also more quirky ones – we’re all in it for their strawberry jam scent.
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