Arghhhh…my car stinks.  Clutter is everywhere.  I am frustrated!  The local auto wash is too expensive.The problem: How can I quickly but thoroughly do this job?

10 Hot Tips to a neat, clean car.

1. Thoroughly conduct a close visual assessment of the vehicle.As you replace items in the car…choose only those that MUST be at your fingertips?
2. Take away anything not tied or fastened down. paper, cans, food sacks, old notebooks, whatever can be snatched and recycled…do it.Take out everything from all cubbies, storage bins, or pockets.
3. A simple water wash is needed to get off surface debris. Use a safe, non-toxic product like Nok-Out to really decontaminate the mats completely. It is simple to brush away surface debris.Quck drying is an important part of the drying process. Place in the sun.
4. Use a safe upholstery cleaner to gently scrub off gummy and stuck-on food particles.When cleaned, a safe product that removes odors is requiredi.e. Nok-Out.
5. Spray the vehicle filter (usually found underneath the front windshield grate) with a dependable odor eliminating product.Simply turn the circulation system on ‘circulate’ not the ‘automatic.
6. Either a hand-held, tank or upright vaccum cleaner should be used to do some deep cleaning of all carpets and upholstery to remove both surface and embedded pet hair, food particles, soil, and other debris.
7. Don’t overlook the trunk area or any storage cubbyholes.Always vacuum completely before wiping interior with a product that removes all topical odors.For your family’s safety and well being, use a non-toxic deodorizer for a soft neutral odor.

8. A thorough spray and wipe of the car interior is in order now. The headliner, sideliner, arm rests, all the cubbies and corners of your vehicle should be cleaned with a soft cloth and a dependable deodorizing product.

9. Spray the interior of the vehicle with a deodorizing non-toxic air cleaner.  Roll up the windows, and let the ventilation system circulate air for 3-6 minutes.

10. Close to the end now! Replace all mats, cup holders, and those items necessary for daily use. Lower the windows, and open windows to allow for circulation of fresh air…YUP…you did it!  And saved a buch of money!