“Vehicle Cleaning”

Keeping things clean, neat, and organized is beneficial in many aspects of life. Keeping your car clean is especially beneficial. Being clean can help keep sight lines open when driving, and can alert you to potential issues related to your vehicle. In this blog, we will look at the benefits of cleaning the interior and exterior of your vehicle. Interior: 

Keep the dash clean- Having items on the dash big or small can be distracting and limit visibility. These items can move around and be disturbances, or become projectiles in the event of a crash. It is best to move items to a lower location in a bag or a sealed compartment. 

Keep the windows clean- Having dirty or smudgy interior windows can limit visibility when driving. Dirty windows can also cause the light to reflect in different directions and cause temporary blindness. Having windows is beneficial to prevent critters and weather conditions from entering the vehicle so replace windows that become broken.

Keep an organized back seat- Free-floating objects have the chance to bounce around and cause distractions. They can also create safety concerns for rear-seat passengers. Organize your backseat to stay below the seat line and ideally in secured receptacles. For the safety devices to work properly, individuals need to be able to sit in the seats as they were designed. 

Maintain seats and safety devices- Seats and safety devices do not need to be maintained often, but if something does not feel right get them checked out. Seats should be firmly fixed in place, and seatbelts should move freely in and out, but become firm under rapid movement. If warning lights indicate an airbag issue, get them checked immediately to help save your life in the incident of an accident.  

Keep proper sanitization- Having a car free of dangerous pathogens and bacteria is crucial for your health. We spend more time in our vehicles than we often realize. Keeping the door handles, steering wheel, cup holders, and other commonly contact surfaces clean can help keep drivers free from illnesses.

Exterior:

Frequently wash your vehicle- Keeping your vehicle clean not only makes it look sharp but also helps prevent rusting and other issues. If your car is dirty, it can affect the aerodynamics and overall fuel efficiency. As many drivers in the northern United States know, the salt to prevent ice on the roads wreaks havoc on your vehicle's metal parts. Properly washing your vehicle helps wash off the build-up of these harmful substances and keeps your vehicle in working shape. 

Clean windows, windshield, and mirrors- Windows and mirrors are the devices used in conjunction with our eyes to see the roadway around us. Having proper lines of sight helps drivers use all of their training to keep themselves and other drivers safe. Properly cleaning windows can also show small cracks that could become dangerous if allowed to grow.

Perform preventative maintenance- Preventative maintenance is a part of cleaning a vehicle. Doing things like oil changes, fluid replacements, and tire rotations, can help keep your car clean and functioning properly. 

Our vehicles can become dirty and disheveled easily. Keeping up with cleaning and staying organized can help prevent dangerous situations and vehicle decay. The goal of cleaning the interior is to create a safe place that allows for proper visibility and is comfortable to drive in. The goal of cleaning the outside is to wash off the harmful debris from the roadways. Keeping your car clean prevents potential breakages and increases your vehicle's life span.