Inside And Out: How To Thoroughly Clean Your Car

Dirt and other road elements proliferate throughout your vehicle in accumulation over time. So, as you go out more often, it becomes more important to wash your car. If you're a first-time car owner, you may be wondering how to clean your car in its entirety. Worry no more, and read on for the step-by-step guide in washing your car:

Park the Vehicle Over the Shade 
Avoid washing directly where the sun shines. Heat makes the drying process quicker. It produces a risk of water spots on your vehicle. So washing indirectly from sun rays prevents the solution from drying easily. You'd have enough time for the cleaning before rinsing it off.

Rinse the Vehicle to Remove Loose Dirt 
The first step in washing a vehicle is a pre-rinse to remove all dirt that may be left on the car's surface. Doing pre-rinse should save you time in washing your car in the long run. If you're unfamiliar with how to do pre-rinse, you can enlist the help of a loved one to teach you how to do this. 

Use Two Buckets 
Make use of two buckets, one for the cleaning solution and the other one for clean water. Rinse and remove dirt from the washing mitt or sponge. Do it before filling it with soap again. You may insert grit guards into each bucket's bottom. Doing so should keep clean water staying on top and the dirt at the bottom of your vehicle. 

Begin at the Top, Then Work Your Way Down 
The dirtiest portions of the car are found towards and at its bottom. Cleaning from the top down to the bottom enables you to move dirt and grime onto the surface of your car. Don't wash your car with a circular sponge or mitt, but rather wash by lines. 

Rinse and Dry Your Car 
Rinse your car in hot weather to prevent water spots. Use microfiber cloth or towels when drying the surface of your vehicle. Wipe off the water from door jambs, trunk, and hood jambs. Repeat the same process right after each instance that you wash your car. 

Use a Clay Bar if Necessary 
A clay bar wipes off contaminants from a vehicle's surface. Washing is not able to do this. If your car has a rough surface to the touch, you can use a clay bar to extract the material that's embedded. 

Conclusion 
There is always a first time for everything. Master the step-by-step process of washing your car as you get used to doing the chore. Your car should be treasured with the utmost care, just like how you'd treasure your other belongings. 

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