Purchase dryer sheets with a pleasant scent. Depending on the size of your vehicle, you will need 2 to 10 sheets.Remove any obvious source of odor from the vehicle, including food wrappers, clothing, cups or trash.Gently rub the dryer sheet on all the ... more >>

Place the carnauba wax, and beeswax, in a saucepan. If you are using a double boiler place the ingredients in the top half of your double boiler. Note: Carnauba wax can be purchased at any automotive store.Place your ingredients on low heat ... more >>

Dashboard Wet a towel with warm water and wipe down your dashboard to prepare it for cleaning. Now spray your dashboard with a liquid car cleaner, which can be found at any major automotive store. Use a soft cloth to work the cleaner into the dashboard. ... more >>

Empty everything out of the vehicle and trunk, discard the obvious garbage, and return coffee cups to the kitchen.Sort the remaining items into piles, such as maintenance supplies, kids' stuff, music and videos, manuals and maps.Clean all interior ... more >>

Strip The Inside Down.Begin by taking everything out of your car. Empty the glove compartment and all of those little side slots and pockets. You'll be surprised at how much you have in your car that you don't even know about. Once everything is ... more >>

First take newspaper and cover painted areas behind the pipes you want to spray. Next use masking tape to hold newspaper in place.In well vented area spray oven cleaner on areas covered with the baked on oil. I like to let sprayed pipes set over ... more >>

Make sure your car is not parked in direct sunlight. This promotes permature drying.Fill a bucket with water and than another bucket with soap added to watergently hose off the car to losen any dirt, dust, what have you.soak the wash mitt into the soapy ... more >>

Prepare the area around the sticker by washing it well with warm soapy water, this will prevent scratches later on.Spray a bug and tar remover liberally onto the sticker.Use a plastic spatula to slowly scrape the sticker off of the car.Remove any left ... more >>

Clean out your car as you normally would. Vacuum the seats and floorboards. Then wipe down the windows and dash.If you smoke, now might be a good time to kick the habit, nothing sweet scented can survive a smoking environment for very long. If ... more >>

Go to the dollar store and purchase a 2” roll of clear plastic tape.Take floor mat and place on clean, level surface.Tape vertically on the floor mat from one end to the other.Overlap strips of tape so there are no gaps between strips of tape.Allow ... more >>

Remove all unnecessary seasonal items. Hauling around a snow shovel in July isn't necessary. It's also unlikely that you'll need those folding chairs for a beach trip in January. At the change of every season, remove items that are no longer useful for ... more >>

Check with your local department of water conservation and city hall if a permit is needed for holding a car wash fundraiser. Find out any rules that apply to the car wash fundraiser and make sure everyone in your group is aware of them.Set a date, time ... more >>

First, drive up to the touch free car wash and select which wash you would like. Deposit the correct amount of money and wait for the sign to say GO or turn Green.Slowly drive into the car wash until the light is Red or says STOP. At this time put your ... more >>

Choose a shady spot, preferably away from trees that are dripping sap or dropping leaves.Close all doors and windows.Put one capful of car soap into a bucket and fill it 3/4 of the way with warm water. Set the bucket aside.Hose any excess dirt off the ... more >>

Mix the car wash soap and water in a 5 gallon bucket according to the directions on the product.Rinse the car with water in the shade. Never wash in the sun or the water will dry causing water spots.Soak the wash mitt in the soapy water and wash one ... more >>

Place a couple of small drops of dish detergent in your cars windshield washer holder.Do not use alot a little goes along way. You could also use car wash soap.The detergent will mix with the windshield washer fluid to create a little foam when you turn ... more >>

Try to find the source of the odor. Check rugs, upholstery and air conditioning vents for signs of mold or moisture.Thoroughly dry the affected area by soaking up any liquid with a towel, then use a hair dryer to dry it completely.Remove the floor mats ... more >>

Make sure you're in your bathing suits. Have your kid helper put a squirt of soap in the bucket and let them add water with the hose til bubbly.Have them help spray down your car to rinse. You will get sprayed in the process.Give them their own rag. Soap ... more >>

Purchase the Turtle Wax that best suits your needs. The Hard Shell is an all around good choice that provides long lasting protection. This wax comes with an applicator that should be dampened before you put it on.Wash the car before you wax it. The wax ... more >>

Take everything out of your car and put what you can in the bucket. This includes floor mats, random dangly things on your rear-view mirror, books, loose CD's, trash, last weeks lunch, and all that clutter.Throw the trash items in the garbage bag. Sort ... more >>

Locate the item that is causing the smell and get it out of the car. Cheetos, french fries or chicken nuggets can be swept away or vaccuumed gone. Spills need extra attention.Lightly spray half vinegar, and part soap and part water where the smells are. ... more >>

Spray the textured trim with water before attempting any cleaning method. It's best to remove any surface dirt and debris with plain water before doing a more thorough cleaning job.Apply peanut butter oil to a rag and wipe down the textured plastic trim. ... more >>

Use the seat back pockets to stash a few books, slim toys, travel tissues and miscellaneous back seat travel needs. If you do not have seat back pockets, drape a long handled tote back over the front seat so it hangs facing the back seat.Store the small ... more >>

Clear the clutter. Put magazines and newspapers in the seat pocket. Stash clean napkins in the glove box in case they are needed down the road. Put CDs in the center console.Get rid of the junk. Use an empty plastic grocery bag to collect garbage. Throw ... more >>

Mix 1 qt. hot water with 3 tbsp. household cleaner (such as Mr. Clean). For a less chemical alternative, try a paste of baking soda and water.Wipe and scrub headlights, bumpers or windows with a soft cloth. Alternatively, use a plastic mesh bag or a ... more >>