Have you ever accidentally spilled a full drink inside your car? Many have and they understand how frustrating it can be to try to either pull over and soak it all up or wait for their destination only to realize that their carpet has been stained. When trying to keep your car looking good there are a few tips and tricks that can help. One of the first things to look at is the mats in your car.
One easy way to fix this problem is to buy an accessory that many now consider a necessity – a catch-all floor mat. These mats are the kind of mat that is built with innovative grooves to catch liquids that may fall onto it. Its designers understand the obvious fact that your car manufacturer may have overlooked-people spill sometimes, and cars have to take the brunt of it.
For those extreme go-doers out there, Nifty now makes a CarID catch all floor mat for you. Xtreme mats are made out of Xynet, a new thermoplastic resin compound, that shields from them the worst of stains. With a non-slip exterior, these let grime slip off just as oil slips off a duck. Cheap liners can bunch up under your accelerating and breaking foot, causing potential hazards. Don’t risk your safety or the lives of passengers. Choose a firmer, thick mat that stays in place no matter what happens.
Trash is another concern for most vehicle owners. Very few actually have the rule to ban all food from the car and actually follow it, so chances are good that you’ll have some trash end up in the car. If your car has a good spot for it like the compartment on the doors, you can just use that to keep it in one place. There are also some trash bag solutions that can work in your car as well, but these can get annoying and get in the way. Either way, make sure to have one place for it and use your time at the pump to empty the trash so it doesn’t build up too much.
It’s also good to keep napkins in the car, but these can take up a lot of space and become more of a mess than they’re worth. A good option is some baby wipes that come in a small, portable container. They take up less space and provide better clean up abilities, although they do cost a bit more than free napkins from the local fast food joints.
Utilize storage compartments. If you have a specific place for your sunglasses, use it. Don’t leave them in the glove box where they lead to cluttered storage space. If you have a middle console, don’t stuff it full of everything you have in the car, but use it for items that fit well and are used often. The glove box can be used for things that aren’t needed as often such as the car manual and the registration and insurance papers. But make sure to keep them in a binder or book so they don’t start making a mess.
Overall, keeping your car clean is more an attitude change and can be done easily with a few hints. Save yourself from the hassle of throwing everything in the trunk when you need to give a ride to some friends and keep your car’s resale value up with a clean and good looking ride.