In addition to my paperwork, I also have a section for emergency money, an index card with phone numbers (in case my cell phone would die), and a house key. We park in the garage so a house key is nice for when the power is out so we can still get in the house.
Spending a few minutes to get all your paperwork and cords organized in your car will help keep your car cleaner. You will spend less time finding things and it will make cleaning your car easier. It’s a simple but easy clean car hack.
Schedule Cleaning Your Car
One of the best car cleaning hacks I have for you is to schedule cleaning your car. We make time in our week for laundry, dishes, and cleaning the bathrooms, make sure you take the time to clean your car each week.
If you wait until it’s really messy or before that big vacation it will take you a lot of time. If you set aside 10 minutes a week your car will stay fairly clean and it will never be a big job.
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I have a weekly cleaning schedule that I use and I try to add cleaning my car every Friday. It only takes about 10 minutes to remove anything that doesn’t belong, vacuum the car, and wipe it down. I just use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the dashboard and doors.
Have A Fresh Smelling Car
Dealing with a smelly car? Just one time eating a drive-through meal in your car can leave a bad smell. Get rid of lingering odors and smells with essential oils or car vent air fresheners.
You can pick up some car vent air fresheners for cheap at the store. They do the trick of keeping your car smelling great, but can sometimes be way too overpowering.
I used to make my own DIY car vent air freshener using essential oils to keep my car smelling fresh. It worked well for a couple of years.
Recently I switched to this air freshener that I bought. I actually threw out the smelly disc that came with it and instead use a cotton ball and some essential oils in it. It works great because I just attach it to the mirror so the smell isn’t as strong. It’s a great clean car hack.
Whether you use a store-bought air freshener or make your own, a clean smelling car is always nice to have!
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