6. Protect Your Windshield
If you’re sick of freezing your fingers off trying to scrape snow and ice from your windshield, place a plastic tablecloth or tarp on your windshield overnight and during any times you’re not using your car.
7. Dryer Sheets For Bug Removal
It can feel next to impossible to remove stuck-on bugs from your windshield and front of your car. The trick? Dryer sheets! Rinse your car, dunk a dryer sheet in a pail of warm water, and use the dryer sheet to wipe the bugs away.
8. Paintbrushes & Q-tips
Air vents seem to be the hardest places in our vehicles to clean. Rags just don’t fit in those tiny slots, and they end up collecting a ton of dust. Use a medium-sized paintbrush (or foam paintbrush) or Q-tips to get the dust out of those hard-to-reach places.
9. Stock Up On Coca Cola
You already know that Coca Cola isn’t the healthiest drink in the world. But because of its acidic properties, it makes for a great rust remover! Bet you’ll reconsider the next time you go to grab a can of Coke.
10. Line Your Garage With Pool Noodles
I know what you’re thinking. Pool noodles? If you’re in the habit of accidentally dinging your car every time you pull into your garage, line the walls with pool noodles to avoid any nasty dents and scratches.
11. Toothpaste And Baking Soda
If you’re looking to deep-clean your headlights, create a paste using toothpaste and baking soda and apply the mixture to the headlights. After some gentle scrubbing and a rinse, they should look shiny and new again.
12. Emergency Kit
Every vehicle should have an emergency kit stored in the trunk or backseat. You never know when you’ll be stranded in your car awaiting help. An emergency kit should include a flashlight, blanket, protein bars, bottled water, a first aid kit, booster cables, and a few other necessities.