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Interior Car Care
Making sure the exterior looks its best usually dominates our attention when it comes to getting our vehicles clean. The theory goes; the exterior is what other people see, so keeping it pristine takes precedence, after you clean the exterior of your car you can easily cover it with a car cover. However, as drivers and passengers, we spend most of our time inside the car and see the dirty upholstery or leather, floor mats covered in grime, mud, and food crumbs, and all kinds of nasty build up on the steering wheel and hard surfaces. Therefore, it is important that we put as much care into cleaning the inside, as we do with the outside of our vehicles.

Serious car enthusiasts will actually say that the interior detailing is more important to them than the exterior work. But keeping your interior clean, presents certain challenges that are not present when cleaning the exterior. There are different types of materials and surfaces (such as cloth, leather, plastic, and rubber) and a much more complicated area to than simple body panels, metal, or paintwork.

You can split the surfaces in the car interior into two broad categories; the areas such as the dashboard which are hard and usually made of vinyl or plastic, and the soft surfaces such as cloth or leather seats and carpets. Your cleaning process will need to take this into account so lets get started.

Firstly, remove the car seats if you are able to so you can work on the interior. This will allow you to collect a lot of the debris and crumbs that accumulates under and around them. You need a good vacuum cleaner to get the dirt which becomes trapped in the carpets and various areas around the interior a Shop Vac or a powerful home vacuum are required so just forget about the small, low power vacuums which plug into the cigarette lighter they just don't have the power.

Remove all the mats before you do this and clean them separately and make sure you vacuum all over the interior including the hard vinyl surfaces. A good stiff brush is also a very useful piece of equipment at this point. You can use it to dislodge stubborn dirt as well as get at the places your hose attachments may not be able to reach easily.

Next you have the hard surfaces to clean. There are plenty of products available on the market to use for this but make sure you follow the instructions on the product you have purchased. You should use a microfiber towel to wipe up any cleaner. These types of towels are incredibly soft and absorbent and are far more affective than a cotton towel or an old t-shirt.

Premier car floor mats protect, and rubber ones are pretty straight forward turn your hose on them at full blast. Usually this will remove all of the dirt and grime. But you can also get at stubborn traces by using a carpet cleaner and a stiff brush. Avoid using an additional dressing on the mat which goes on the drivers side the problem is that this may cause slippage and this is not to be advised if you suddenly need to hit the brakes in a driving situation.

If you have carpeted car floor mats its recommended that carpet floor mats be treated like house carpet. Simple vacuuming is often the best solution for any carpet. Small particles of dust or sand can work their way deep into the carpet fibers. These particles may have sharp edges and are very abrasive to the carpet fibers. Therefore, vacuuming up these particles would extend the life of the carpet mat. For more floor mat cleaning tips.

For carpeted interior and cloth upholstery, we recommend a high quality foam cleaner. This is where vacuuming is important as you need to get most of the loose dirt up before you apply this type of product which will then be free to act on the actual fibers of the upholstery and carpet. After you apply the foam, work it in to the fabric with the brush and collect the waste product up with a cloth or even better a wet and dry vacuum. If you encounter more serious marks and stains, you can usually tackle these with special stain removers but always test these products beforehand because they may cause discoloration or make the stain worse use a piece of the cloth which is not in plain sight.

By keeping your interior clean it will make your drive time more enjoyable. It will also stave off comments from other passengers about your dirty interior. Ultimately, a clean and well cared for interior will increase the resell value and will keep all parts of your car looking beautiful.

Traveling Safely This Thanksgiving

The time of year is upon us for holidays and family gatherings, which can mean long trips in the car. The day before thanksgiving is the busiest driving day of the year, when millions make the pilgrimage home for the holiday. Although we all enjoy spending time with loved ones, a lot of time on the road can be stressful and even dangerous. There are a few things you can do, however, to make your long road trips this holiday season safer and more enjoyable for you and your family. The first thing you should do is make sure your car is prepared for winter driving. Change your oil, check the pressure of your tires, flush your cooling system, get a tune up, replace antifreeze, purchase new wiper blades & refill your washer fluid, and clean your head and sidelights. You can do these things on your own, or you can take your car into your local mechanic and they can do it for you. Preparing your car for the winter can save you a lot of time and help prevent an accident. These are simple things you can do to ensure you get where you need to be without any road bumps!

Once your car is in shape to make the trip, make sure the roads are too. Check in advance to see if there are any road closures or traffic delays. If you live in an area with early winters, some roads may not have been treated and may be slick. Roads can also be slick after a heavy rain, so if you are faced with this condition, be cautious. The federal highway administration is a great resource for checking traffic and road conditions. Check their site, fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo, for traffic information and links to other traffic sites. Check the weather forecast before you go, and try drivecast for the weather along major interstate highways.

Traveling with children can be also be stressful. Make sure they have enough to do so they do not distract you while you are driving. Games, music, and coloring books (and maybe a few snacks) are great ways to keep kids occupied during long trips. Make sure they wear a seat belt, or are safely secured in car-seats at all times so they do not wander to the front of the car and distract you. Don't let them get bored; write a list of things to do/bring the night before so you don't have to scramble during the drive.

Don't forget to take breaks. We often rush to get to places, especially if it's a long drive. Taking breaks is important because it keeps us alert and responsive. Even a five minute coffee break can make a huge difference. There are rest stops along most major roads, so take advantage of them! Also, don't speed or rush to your destination. It is always best to take things slow to avoid unsafe driving; getting there safely should be your top priority. Be sure to watch out for other drivers too, they are trying to reach their destinations as well so maintain a safe following distance and be courteous to other drivers (even if they don't return the favor).

Make sure your car's gas tank stays full. During long trips, this can be difficult. Avoid going below the quarter tank line if you can. This will make sure your fuel-line doesn't freeze and that you don't run out of gas in cold weather. Don't take a chance with your gas tank; keeping it above a quarter will save you a walk to the nearest gas station in freezing winter weather!

A few other tips include using getting a good night's sleep the night before, avoiding drug and alcohol consumption before diving, and keeping an emergency kit in the car. These are simple things you can do to help you arrive at your destination safely. Be cautious and take breaks often. Our cars have to battle the winter road so we don't have to, so don't forget to give thanks to your car this thanksgiving