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34 Cheap & Easy Ways to Clean Your Car

Find out the cheapest and easiest ways of cleaning your car. Learn how vinegar, mayo, and slime may help you remove dust, dirt, and stains without leaving any residues.

Rayan Soltana by Rayan Soltana
05.07.2021
in How-To, Tune
Reading Time: 13 mins read
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Improving a car is never a simple task, but using professional assistance can be quite expensive, especially when cleaning a vehicle. So undoubtedly, it’s much easier and better to save cash, time, and energy by using some cool cleaning hacks.  

If you’re obsessed with super clean, shiny, and impeccable cars, then this list is definitely for you. We’ve gathered more than thirty car-cleaning hacks that are worth your attention. These easy solutions are great for making windows transparent as water, seats entirely dust-free, and car exterior glossy.  

You don’t have to spend most of your budget on tidying your vehicle. But, with all of these cleaning hacks we suggest you try, your life will become much more convenient.  

These hacks concern everything from cleaning upholstery and hard-to-reach areas to the elimination of scratches and space-saving solutions. Cleaning has never been so easy and fun! Many of these cleaning tips use things that can be found in every storeroom and kitchen. So you don’t even have to look for all the necessary tools in your local supermarket.  

If you’re ready to get down to business as soon as possible, then keep reading.   

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Cleaning Muddy Headlights with Toothpaste
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Cleaning Muddy Headlights with Toothpaste   

Get rid of costly and ineffective cleaning kits; do it yourself. For example, squeeze some toothpaste out of the tube, rub it all over the headlight, and wipe it off. And that’s it!    

Petroleum Jelly for Incredible Gloss
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Petroleum Jelly for Incredible Gloss  

Making your car clean and shiny may start getting on your nerves. To ensure your vehicle remains freshly cleaned, apply a small amount of Vaseline. This simple method can help you get a long-lasting shine for less money. 

Charcoal Bag Against Nasty Smells
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Charcoal Bag Against Nasty Smells 

Charcoal is a natural odor absorber and a perfect material for clearing awful smells. You can get a small bag with charcoal chunks inside or make your own.  

Home Car-Wash Detergent
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Home Car-Wash Detergent  

Items that you already have in your kitchen may help you create your own detergent! For example, dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda and a tablespoon of dish soap in a big bucket of water.  

Cleaning Air Regularly
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Cleaning Air Regularly  

To clean out your air vents from smells, dirt, and dust, getting an old toothbrush, or an old spray that can eliminate all impurities.  

Vinegar
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Vinegar & Linseed Oil Mixture  

An easy way to quickly get fresh and cleaned upholstery is to use linseed oil. Mix one part of vinegar with two parts of linseed oil, shake it up, and apply to your car’s inside with a towel.  

Scrub the Floor Mats
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Scrub the Floor Mats  

When it comes to cleaning your floor mats to remove mud and sand that you could bring to your house, mix dish soap and water and apply this substance with a stiff-bristled brush, and everything should come right off.  

Getting Rid of Pet Hair
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Getting Rid of Pet Hair  

Everyone who has pets knows that their hair is almost impossible to eliminate. You need to spray the area with water and rub it down with a rubber squeegee. Voila!  

Cornstarch
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Cornstarch Vs. Various Stains 

Spilling drinks or pieces of food in your vehicle is the worst-case scenario because they are tough to remove. However, sprinkling some cornstarch on any spots or stains and letting it sit for ten minutes can do the entire work for you!  

Mayo for Tough Stains
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Mayo for Tough Stains  

Those disgusting, crusted spots on the outside of your car seem never to disappear, no matter what detergents you use to remove them. To make them vanish, put a little dab of mayo, leave it for 5 minutes, and wipe it off with a wet towel.  

Carbonated Water for Spots
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Carbonated Water for Spots  

Even old stains of coffee spills on a seat can be removed if you put some soda drink on the spot, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and dry it with a towel!  

White Vinegar for Windows
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White Vinegar for Windows  

Every driver dreams of non-cloudy, ultra-transparent windows. To achieve this, dissolve a few tablespoons of white vinegar in water and wipe with a paper towel for a stains-free glass.  

Removing Stickers
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Removing Stickers  

Be careful while using this hack. If you need to get off old stickers without leaving behind any marks, a razor blade can be a handy and effective tool. Just avoid scratching up the paint on the car’s body. 

Screwdriver Against Hard-to-Reach Cracks
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Screwdriver Against Hard-to-Reach Cracks  

Getting the dirt from those tiny gaps and cracks can be pretty challenging. The key to this problem is a flathead screwdriver. Just cover it with a clean, soft cloth, and all the dirt will immediately disappear. 

Nail Polish Vs. Cracks
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Nail Polish Vs. Cracks  

If you noticed a thin crack on the body of your car, use nail polish to cover it! The nail polish should be clear for windows and a similar color for the body of your vehicle. It isn’t a lifelong hack, but it will stop a small crack from spreading into a big one before you can fix it.  

Thermal Paper for Crayons
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Thermal Paper for Crayons  

Do you have kids? If yes, then you know everything about pencil marks. Unfortunately, crayons are much more difficult to remove because they can melt and soak in your upholstery. Luckily there’s a great solution. Take a piece of thermal paper and iron it over the spot to remove the crayons! You won’t be disappointed. 

Magic Eraser for Sticky Surfaces
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Magic Eraser for Sticky Surfaces  

If a spilled drink is near to disaster, leaving a sticky stain and unpleasant odor, moisten a magic eraser in any antibacterial liquid, and all those nasty spots will vanish! 

Sticky Mats for Fixing Items
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Sticky Mats for Fixing Items  

The best way to get rid of awful chaos is to use sticky mats. This practical accessory will hold onto your earphones, charger, lighters, or anything else you need handy while you’re driving.   

Coca-Cola for Rusty Surfaces
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Coca-Cola for Rusty Surfaces  

Rusty stains can be an absolute nightmare. However, one of our favorite fizzy drinks, Coca-Cola, can help us cope with a problem. Just pour the soda on the rusty surface and rub in a circular motion to remove the stains.  

Chewing Gum for Leaks
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Chewing Gum for Leaks  

If you suddenly detected a leak in your engine bay, a piece of chewing gum can be of great help. Just chew up 2-3 pieces of gum and stick it to the damaged area. This can give you enough time to get to the car service.    

Absorbing Liquids
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Absorbing Liquids  

It’s no wonder that diapers are good at absorbing various liquids — it’s their primary purpose. Besides, you can also use them to get rid of a fresh spill before it harms your upholstery!  

Hand Sanitizer for Frozen Doors
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Hand Sanitizer for Frozen Doors  

Everyone hates spending their time in front of frozen doors early in the morning. To effectively unfreeze locks and doors, use some hand sanitizer to melt the ice quickly.    

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Newspaper for Stickers  

Removing registration stickers from your windshield may leave unpleasant traces that will get on your nerves. An excellent way to remove them without leaving a residue is to leave a piece of damp newspaper on it for 10 minutes, and it will peel right off.     

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Vinegar as Enhancer  

Vinegar can help boost the power of various detergents. So to get extra spotless upholstery, just mix some tablespoons of vinegar and your favorite detergent.  

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Clay Bar for Grease Stains  

A small piece of clay bar can be of great help when you need to clean your car. First, rub the clay bar on dirty spots to remove them quickly. 

Keeping Air Fresh
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Keeping Air Fresh  

Unfortunately, from time to time, air filters accumulate harmful substances that noticeably decrease the quality of the air you breathe.  Cleaning your air filters on a regular basis can help you protect yourself from the nasty smell and different allergens.  

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Old Shoe for a Cup Holder  

It’s incredibly inconvenient if your cup holders are small or you don’t have cup holders at all. In this case, an old tennis shoe may become an outstanding solution!  

WD-40 for Stickers
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Another Way to Remove Stickers  

Everybody knows how to use WD-40 against creaky doors. To remove stickers and labels, leave WD-40 on the sticky area for ten minutes before wiping with a cloth.    

Baby Shampoo Instead of Car Detergents
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Baby Shampoo Instead of Car Detergents  

It’s almost impossible to keep your car clean for a long time. However, the dirt and stains can be easily removed by using baby shampoo instead of a car detergent. Just pour a bit directly on a soft cloth and start rubbing.  

Hair Conditioner for Shine
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Hair Conditioner for Shine  

A fantastic hack to get a shiny finish to your car body is to apply a small amount of lanolin-based hair conditioner. Just use it in your freshly washed car, let it sit for some minutes, and then wipe it off.   

DIY Windshield Solution
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DIY Windshield Solution  

If you have a bar in your house, then you will find this hack helpful. Mix three cups of water with four cups of vodka, and add two tablespoons of dish soap. A perfect homemade windshield solution is ready.  

Lemon & Olive Oil for Upholstery
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A Super Hack for Upholstery  

If you want your upholstery to live a long life, then you need to mix olive oil and lemon juice, and you will get a fantastic homemade solution to protect your vehicle.  

Making Tires Glossy
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Making Tires Glossy 

Are you a fan of clean, glossy-black tires? Then dissolve a tablespoon of dish soap and a cup of bleach in a bucket of warm water to get an excellent wash for your tires.    

Removing Dust with Slime
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Removing Dust with Slime  

Slime is not only fun but also helpful! If it’s necessary to quickly remove dust and dirt from car surfaces, use homemade slime. Just mix regular white glue, liquid starch, and half a cup of water for a quick-and-easy slime solution. 

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