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<\/p>\nSome people think that car cleaning is a job for men.\u00a0 Well, DIVINISTAs, it\u2019s something that everyone who has a car should know how to do.\u00a0 Yes, you can go to a service centre and have this done professionally, but you can save money and even some time by doing it yourself.\u00a0 Touch ups in between major clean ups will help your car look pristine no matter what the season.\u00a0 It is not as difficult as it used to be to keep your vehicle looking like it just came off the lot.\u00a0 Advances in paint technology including protective coating mean that you don\u2019t need days to clean and wax.\u00a0 We put together our top tips so that you can become a pro at this.<\/p>\n
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Car cleaning is divided into interior and exterior care.\u00a0 A car\u2019s exterior should technically be washed weekly, but be realistic.\u00a0 You may want to only do touch ups in cold, slushy weather<\/a>.\u00a0 The interior of a car should be cleaned<\/a> as needed. Ideally, this should also be weekly.\u00a0\u00a0 A check list can be handy when you first start detailing your car so that you can keep track of what you are doing.<\/p>\n To extend the time between interior cleaning, make sure you throw out your garbage versus leaving it in the car.\u00a0 Have a small garbage pail in the back to ensure that you and your passengers have a place to put everything.\u00a0 Clean spills immediately so that your interior doesn\u2019t smell and stains don\u2019t set in.\u00a0 Wipe your feet off (and encourage your passengers to do the same) to remove dirt before it tracks into the car.\u00a0 A vent clip air freshener can be your best friend if you spend a lot of time driving or have kids.<\/p>\n You need to have cleaners that will give your car the care it needs.\u00a0 Our pick to get you started is an Armor All Car Care Gift Pack<\/a>, available exclusively at Canadian Tire.\u00a0 It has everything you need including a cloth and sponges.\u00a0 With ten products in total, you won\u2019t have any excuse to not clean up your car.<\/p>\n Have 3 buckets handy \u2013 one for cleaner and water and two for water only (one will be for your wheels and tires only).\u00a0 You will also need a compact vacuum cleaner.\u00a0 Ideally, you would choose a car vacuum and only use it for that purpose.\u00a0 You should also have an extension cord handy.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t buy or do not have a vacuum cleaner for your car, some service stations have vacuum hubs.\u00a0 This is an essential step in cleaning your car \u2013 don\u2019t skip it!<\/p>\n Use a dual-purpose car wash.\u00a0 Armor All Ultra Shine Wash & Wax will make your car look clean and shiny.\u00a0 It\u2019s blend of cleaning agents; surface lubricants and real carnauba wax gives you everything you need in one handy bottle.\u00a0 Using household cleaners can actually strip away wax and damage your paint job.\u00a0 Cleaning your exterior removes the dirt and debris that will scratch and age your 4-wheeled baby.<\/p>\n Use a microfibre cloth and a glass cleaner to clean the windows and mirrors (and that means the interior too).\u00a0 An automotive glass cleaner is important to avoid streaks and smears on the windows and mirrors; be sure it doesn\u2019t have ammonia in it which can strip the window tint in your car. Don\u2019t forget to clean your wheels.\u00a0 We recommend Armor All Extreme Tire and Rim cleaner<\/a>.\u00a0 It will remove grease, road grime, and brake dust.\u00a0 After all, you don\u2019t want to have a beautiful, shiny car with filthy wheels.\u00a0 Pro Tip<\/a> \u2013 in the winter, before heading into the car wash line, spray a touchless tire and rim cleaner on the wheels to remove salt, brake dust and dirt as you wait before you wash. We recommend Armor All Quicksilver Tire and Rim Cleaner available at Canadian Tire.<\/p>\n You already should have removed your garbage.\u00a0 This is the best place to start.\u00a0 Once you have removed the trash and pulled out the car mats, it\u2019s time to vacuum.\u00a0 \u201cDivide\u201d the car into sections and vacuum one section at a time. Don\u2019t forget to do the top of seats, inside the crevices and the trunk.\u00a0 Move seats forward and back to reach all areas.\u00a0 Use a spray to clean the seats and interior surfaces like Armor All Multi-Purpose Cleaner or Total Vehicle Detailer that can be used on both interior and exterior surfaces including glass.\u00a0 You can clean your dash and console, vinyl or fabric seats and hard to remove dirt and stains from your carpet.\u00a0 If you have leather seats, use a leather cleaner and conditioner. Don\u2019t forget to protect the dash using Armor All Original Protectant<\/a>. The new formula leaves a medium shine and works like sunscreen for your car\u2019s interior.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t commit to a full clean up weekly, at least try to do some touch ups.\u00a0 Armor All Cleaning Wipes come in a handy travel pack that you can keep in the glove compartment.\u00a0 They are safe for the whole car and you can take care of small messes when they come up.<\/p>\n In partnership with Armor All<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Car](\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/204294B_18419_AA_CAN_CarCareGiftPk10pc_Resized-1-800x633.png\")
<\/p>\nHave the Right Products on Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDo the Exterior First<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNow for the Interior<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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