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5/9/2018
After the spring rains have finally made way for more sunshine, it's the perfect time to finally deep clean your car. To get all the grime off and out of your car, check out these vehicle spring cleaning tips.

How to Clean Your Car This Spring

Now that spring is in full swing, you have the perfect opportunity to spring clean your car. If you thought you missed the spring cleaning window, worry not. In fact, this may be an even better time to spring clean your car since the April showers are finally fizzling out. So, to get all that winter and early spring grime off of your car, use these simple spring cleaning tips for your car.

Start With the Interior

Before pulling out your bucket and suds, it may be best to start your spring cleaning from the inside out. Put down the bucket for now and grab some washcloths as well as your vacuum.

Wipe Down Surfaces

To start, you want to get rid of any dust and dirt that has settled on the surfaces of your car. Grab a washcloth and get it damp so that your cleaning efforts aren't in vain. A dry washcloth will only push the dust back into the air, which will allow it to settle in your car all over again. In comparison, a damp washcloth will trap the dust and dirt so that it doesn't fly back onto the surfaces inside your car. Focus your cleaning efforts on the dashboard, steering wheel, the controls, the center console, and the doors. Pay extra attention to the cupholders since spills aren't uncommon there. Finish off by cleaning your windshield and windows from the inside.

Vacuum Your Car

Now that you've gotten rid of the dust on the surfaces, it's time to get rid of the dust hiding in your carpet and seats. To do this, first, remove the mats from your car and grab your vacuum. Don't forget to also grab its many attachments! These will help you reach all the corners, nooks, and crannies in your car. Start by giving your seats a thorough vacuuming and then move onto the carpet. Don't forget to push back the seats so you really get your carpet clean. Next, focus some attention on the mats. Before putting them back in your car, shake them out so that you can get as much dirt out of them. Next, grab your vacuum and suck up as much dirt as you can. Once your mats are nice and clean, go ahead and put them back in place.

Clean out the Trunk

The last place you will have to clean inside your car is the trunk. Start by removing everything and anything that is hiding out in there. Sort these things into piles of stuff that can be stored, stuff that can be tossed out, and stuff that needs to go back in the trunk. Once you've got everything sorted, grab your vacuum once more and get to work on getting your trunk as clean as possible. Once the space is clean, go ahead and put everything back in its place. Cleaning your car is a great way to ensure your car stays in great shape. Of course, along with this you also have to keep up with regular car maintenance, including synthetic oil changes in San Diego, CA. Find the perfect AMSOIL Oil for your car by contacting the oil experts at Synthetic Oil Inc at (800) 653-0323. You can also browse their range of products from the comfort of your home by visiting their online shop.

Clean Your Car's Exterior

Once your car's interior is looking like new, it's time to focus some attention on getting the exterior to match.

Wash Your Car Like a Pro

You can either take your car to your favorite car wash or take care of this task yourself, just be sure to use the right tools that won't damage your car's paint job. Pay some extra attention to your car's lights, the glass surfaces, and the tires. These areas may need some special cleaning solutions to get them back to their best, so don't give up if your regular car washing soap didn't clean them as well as you hoped.

Add a Fresh Coat of Wax

Finish off your car wash by giving your car's exterior a new coat of wax. While waxing your car will make it glimmer in the sun, its purpose is about more than just aesthetics. In fact, a coat of wax will protect your car's paint job from the elements, including those corrosive spring rains and those harsh rays of sunlight.

Get a Synthetic Oil Change in San Diego, CA

Once your car is clean, be sure to also maintain its systems with a synthetic oil change in San Diego, CA. To keep your engine in top shape, use AMSOIL Oil's Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil. Find more products like this by contacting Synthetic Oil Inc at (800) 653-0323.