 It's that time again-time to work on turning your dirty vehicle into one that sparkles and shines. But taking your vehicle to a professional car detailing service center will cost you upwards of $100 every time, making this an expensive process most of us can't afford these days. Becoming a DIY car cleaner is a simple way to save money without a lot of hassle.
So, whether you're a seasoned car cleaner or are new to doing it yourself, you'll benefit from these expert tips for using auto detailing products to get your car looking as shinny as the day you bought it.
- Wash your car in the shade. Although products like Laura Klein's Green Car Waterless Wash & Shine, can be used in sun or shade, your job will be much easier if you park your car in the shade. This slows drying times and will keep you cool in the process as well.
- Always start with the interior of your car. Start by removing floor mats, and vacuum. Remove any spots from your carpet and upholstery with Laura Klein's Green Car Carpet Spot Remover . It is effective and safe to use around children and will not leave your car smelling like chemicals. We use only real essential oils for a fresh scent.
- Use cotton swabs and toothbrushes to get in the nooks and crannies to get the interior of your vehicle really clean.
- Protect your interior's leather and vinyl from drying out from the sun's UVA/UVB rays. Use Laura Klein's Green Car Tire & Dashboard Dressing to restore and protect leather and vinyl and add a nice shine to your tires. This highly concentrated formula gives long lasting protection & shine! It is a water and plant based cleaning product that is free of petroleum ingredients and harmful silicone oils. It does not leave a sticky residue, and there are no smelly fumes for you or your family to inhale. There are no harsh chemicals. Just environmentally friendly, easy green cleaning at its best!
- Use a degreaser like Laura Klein's Green Car Cleaner Degreaser to remove build-up of grease under the hood of your car. For very soiled engine, use full strength, otherwise use a 1/1 or 2/1 ratio with water in a spray bottle; spray on cool or warm engine, scrub with brush or cloth, rinse over grass or gravel (to prevent runoff from going in the storm drains) and wipe clean.
- When cleaning the exterior of the car, work from the top down, although this is less of a concern if you use a waterless car wash product like Laura Klein's Green Car Waterless Wash & Shine because you won't be spraying water or soap around.
- Once your vehicle is clean, do a thorough check of the paint to see if there are any scratches or spots where the paint has been chipped. You'll want to treat these areas with color-matched paint and then be sure to apply enough protectant to prevent these areas from wearing sooner than the rest of your finish. Apply a product like Laura Klein's Green Car Wash & Wax Concentrate to provide your car's exterior with an eco-friendly wax like coat finish. It cleans, protects, provides UVA/UVB protection in full sun exposure, shortens drying time and leaves a great shine. It does not contain petroleum solvents or wax; it contains a wax-like, proprietary ingredient that leaves a protective, wax-like coating. Wash & Wax works equally well in hard, soft, cold or hot water and is safe on vehicle surfaces, plastic, paint, metal, rubber, vinyl and more! It is non-fuming, non-flammable and does not require special handling or storage.
- Wash your car at least once a week to remove environmental, grime, dirt, break dust, industrial pollution, bird poop and everyday wear tear. Keep a simple cleaning kit, like Laura Klein's Green Car Cleaning Kit that comes with two microfiber cloths in your trunk to make easy touch ups a snap.
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