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With spring right around the corner, now is a great time to start cleaning the winter off your car. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home!

In the Midwest we spend our winters dealing with snow, salt, sludge, and sleet. These substances, if left unchecked, can wreak havoc on our vehicles. They can eat away at your car’s paint, tear through your wheels, and even work their way into the interior. This guide will outline some of the more important aspects of keeping any vehicle in tip-top shape to help make it another winter!

Wipe Down the Dashboard and Door Panels

• Starting your spring cleaning by wiping down the dashboard, instrument panel, center console, and door panels with a car safe all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. These cloths will collect almost all the dust, therefore it’s best to wipe these surfaces down prior to vacuuming.

Vacuum Away ALL Dirt

• With all the sand and salt stuck to the bottom of your winter boots, now it is littering the floor of the car. Moving the seats both all the way forward and all the way back for easy access. Simply start by removing the floor mats and vacuuming the carpet underneath them, then start the deep clean with some carpet cleaner and water. Making sure not to oversaturate the carpet, which can cause mold.

Use Glass Cleaner Inside Your Vehicle

• Before you start to apply cleaner, make sure to wipe down the interior windows with a microfiber cloth, starting top to bottom. Spray a few squirts of glass cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the windows down this way, as well as working from top to bottom in small, circular motions.

Now Wash the Exterior

• With salt and winter road grime, this can dull your car’s finish and cause permanent damage. First hose off any loose dirt and salt to avoid scratching the metal surface. From there you can use a large, soft sponge with soap to wash the whole car top to bottom, including your wheels. With tires taking the brunt of our Midwest weather, they may need a little tire wax and shine.

Spring cleaning your car is a once-a-year chore that will make your car look fabulous all summer long! If spring cleaning your car is overwhelming after cleaning your home, there are many local companies that will do it for you. Check out these 11 things to consider when choosing a car detailing service. Also check out our favorite local car detailing company, C.C Detailing on Facebook, located in Stevens Point, WI.