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Top 10 Easy Hacks For a Clean Car!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fresh Wave. The opinions and text are my own.

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As a mom, a clean car is usually the last thing on my mind. I mean, don’t get me wrong, if the trash starts falling out when I open the door or the funky smell starts to set in, I take action. Until then, cleaning the car is usually something that falls to the “will do eventually” category for me.

Between dropping kids and all the other pressure of everyday life, cleaning something that you literally sits outside doesn’t seem that important.. until someone asks you for a ride or it’s your turn for carpool.

Check out these simple, cheap, and unexpectedly easy hacks for a clean car in no time.

  1. Wipe down your dusty dashboard with a coffee filter.Hacks For a Clean Car

    The coffee filter attracts and holds the dust but also doesn’t leave behind lint.

  2. Clean inside hard to reach places like A/C vents with a paint/foam brush.Hacks For a Clean Car

    Some A/C vents pop out for easy cleaning, but for those of us that don’t have that, a paint brush is the next best option to cleaning your vent.

  3. Use silicone cupcake liners in your cup holders.Hacks For a Clean Car

    They will catch any spills and are super easy to clean.

  4. Keep your cup holder clean by storing your change in an empty gum container.Hacks For a Clean Car

    Not only does this make your change more accessible, but it will also keep your cup holder from smelling like a rusty penny (or in my case, the change from all sticking together after spilling coffee).

    Hacks For a Clean Car

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    Fresh Wave 2Personally, I like the spray for the fabric like in the car seat. I like to follow that up by tossing a gel pack into one of the cup holders to keep my car smelling fresh. Fresh Wave is available at national retailers like Target and Ace Hardware, as well as online.Fresh Wave

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  6. Change your air filter.Hacks For a Clean Car

    If you clean your entire car but still can’t get rid of that musty odor, it may be time to change your air filter. It’s a really simple process that require absolutely no tools in most cases. For you car guru’s looking at this, yes that is my engine air filter. My car does not have a separate cabin air filter, and changing the engine air filter really does help with smell issues.

    Hacks For a Clean Car

  7.  Use dryer sheets to get stuck on bugs off!

    dryer sheetsDryer sheets easily remove stuck on bug yuck from your grille and headlights.

  8. Use a toothbrush to get dirt out of textured surfaces.

    toothbrushToothbrushes are like amazing little tiny scrub brushes that work really well to get the ground in dirt out of places like the door of the car!

  9. Prevent your trunk from becoming a catch all.

    51GQlX2Sa0LReduce clutter in your trunk by investing in a trunk organizer. Always have a place for everything. Otherwise you’ll have to send your car to Junk Cars in Broward sooner than you think.

  10. Keep toys and other essentials organized.

    I use a cheap shoe organizer that I ordered from http://quickyclean.com. Just add a couple of zip ties around the head to store toys, tissues, and any other essentials you might need. This will keep them easily accessible while keeping your car neat and organized.

Being a mom is rough, make your life a little bit easier by never being caught of guard with a dirty car again! Am I missing some of your shortcuts? Share them with me in the comments! What are some of your favorite car cleaning hacks or ways to stay organized?

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  1. Janet W. says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:05 am

    One way I keep my car clean is I use a grocery bag as a trash bag!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 18, 2016 at 11:10 am

      That’s a smart idea!!

      Reply
  2. Cathy French says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    I always keep a small trash bag in my car to collect all the garbage for easy cleanup

    Reply
  3. Ashley C says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Well, it’s a new vehicle, so it really hasn’t had time to get dirty yet. However, we do have a trunk organizer and back seat organizer. So for right now, it does stay organized.

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    I vacuum my car once a month and keep a washcloth in the glove compartment to wipe off my dashboard.

    Reply
  5. Destiny says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    I keep a plastic bag in the car to throw away any trash.

    Reply
  6. Elyse Smith says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Dryer Liners to get bugs off

    Reply
  7. nauch says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I leave a liner (even if just a ripped bag) on the floor elsewhere if there’s food involved – it’s saved the upholstery multiple times.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 18, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      That’s a great idea!!

      Reply
  8. Jeanna Massman says

    August 19, 2016 at 3:05 am

    I always carry a tub of disinfectant wipes in the car. An empty tubs make great trash containers.

    Reply
  9. Sheila Ritter says

    August 19, 2016 at 3:08 am

    I keep small plastic containers with lids to store small toys, dvds, snacks and I always keep plastic bags to put trash in.

    Reply
  10. Cheryl says

    August 19, 2016 at 8:17 am

    I keep cleaning supplies in the car and use a trunk organizer.

    Reply
  11. Dana Rodriguez says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I keep car wipes on hand in case of a spill.

    Reply
  12. Brenda C says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:02 am

    Enjoyed the tips and the website was written In a wa

    Reply
  13. JenniferB says

    August 19, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    always use large totes for items in car

    Reply
  14. Cheryl B says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    I always clear the car everytime I drive it, that way it always stays clean looking.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie Beaver says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    The coffee filter idea is genius!

    Reply
  16. Charc says

    August 20, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I try to keep garbage bags in my car in order to throw away old stuff! Thank you so much for this!

    Reply
  17. Lesley F says

    August 20, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    I have a trunk organizer and make sure all the junk is taking out after each trip

    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    August 21, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Whenever I’m filling the car up with gas, I use those few moments to grab any garbage I see in the car & throw it away.

    Reply
  19. Tyler LeFevre says

    August 21, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Good floor mats

    Reply
  20. Mona LeFevre says

    August 21, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    Have a bin in the trunk of the car.

    Reply
  21. Tim LeFevre says

    August 21, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    Make sure your shoes are clean before entering the car.

    Reply
  22. Teryn LeFevre says

    August 21, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    Keep organizing boxes.

    Reply
  23. Alison Cowart says

    August 22, 2016 at 12:00 am

    I always have disinfectant wipes in my car (or, at the very least, baby wipes), just in case of “emergency”. It has saved my car from a sticky mess on many occasions. I also find that, when my husband is driving, I may just reach for one and kinda clean the passenger side of the car while we are getting from point A to B.

    Reply
  24. Kim Niland says

    August 22, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I keep a big cereal storage container in my car to use it as a trash can to keep my car clean

    Reply
  25. Debbi Wellenstein says

    August 22, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    I have a bag for trash in side my car-it’s the only way I can keep the car from turning into a garbage dump!

    Reply
  26. Cheryl Everitt says

    August 22, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    I keep handi-wipes in the car for fast cleanups.

    Reply
  27. Sherry Compton says

    August 23, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I keep it well stocked with napkins, wet ones, and a bag for trash.

    Reply
  28. Nicole Carter says

    August 23, 2016 at 10:50 am

    The only thing I do is have a little garbage bag at all times for the mess!

    Reply
  29. Cindy says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I do not eat in my car.

    Reply
  30. Karen says

    August 23, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    Keep large plastic bags in your trunk for garbage instead of throwing it on your floor.

    Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    August 23, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    We remove the trash each time we leave the car.

    Reply
  32. Laurie Nykaza says

    August 24, 2016 at 2:50 am

    I keep a nylon organizer bag in the car with extra jackets and towels in it.

    Reply
  33. ellen beck says

    August 25, 2016 at 2:03 am

    I keep my car clean by ming everyone pick up after themselves and if there is a spill wiping it up as soon as possible.

    Reply
  34. Jessica says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    Great tips. I love the cup holder idea. I always hate cleaning that spot in my car. I’ll be doing that ASAP. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  35. Kristen Joiner says

    August 26, 2016 at 4:17 am

    I always have a garbage bag in the car and I have a hand vacuum that I use maybe about once a week to cleanup small messes.

    Reply
  36. Amy Orvin says

    August 27, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    One way I keep my car clean is to vacuum small crumbs and debris with my trusty red devil vac.

    Reply
  37. Tara Tara says

    August 27, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I love my behind the seat pocket organizer (I have it flipped to the front), so that I can stay organized from the time I get in my car to the time I get out! Everything has it’s own place. And, when someone rides with me, I just turn it around to the back of the seat. 🙂 I also do the same thing that Janet said in her comment…use a plastic grocery bag for a trash can. When it’s full, take it out, throw it away, and grab a new one! Great post and thx for the opportunity with this awesome giveaway!! Good luck everyone!!

    Reply
  38. Stacy says

    August 28, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    I have been using a silicone cupcake liner in my cup holder since I bought my new car in April, and it really helps! Otherwise, since it is a new car, I don’t eat in it or really do anything to get it too dirty.

    Reply
  39. paige chandler says

    August 29, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    I keep a car trash bag in my car

    Reply
  40. Hannah says

    August 30, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    never leave trash in car

    Reply
  41. laurie murley says

    August 31, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I try to clean it before I get out of it every time

    Reply
  42. al says

    August 31, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Simply don’t own one.

    Reply
  43. wen budro says

    September 1, 2016 at 12:55 am

    I’m not quite as diligent at keeping my car clean as I should be. I clean up spills, keep food out of the car, and air it out when I can.

    Reply
  44. cassandra m says

    September 1, 2016 at 7:04 am

    I clean my car once a week.

    Reply
  45. Annmarie W. says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:26 am

    My hubby gave me a trunk organizer for Christmas and I always use it! No more stuff ‘rolling around’ the back of the car!

    Reply
  46. sharon says

    September 1, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    I keep a small grocery sack for trash and otherwise just try to bring things in and not leave them in the car.

    Reply
  47. Brandon Sparks says

    September 1, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I always clean my car out once a week

    Reply
  48. Jerry Marquardt says

    September 1, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    I keep organized in the car by having a great organizer behind the driver’s seat and a garbage bag to help keep

    Reply
  49. Susie says

    September 25, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I love the paint brush idea! I hardly ever get in there!

    Reply
  50. Vanessa says

    September 25, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    The toothbrush idea is great! Those textured surfaces look cool, but are not very easy to detail clean.

    Reply

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