Easy Tips to Keep Your Car Clean
No matter the weather, maintaining the cleanliness of your vehicle is an easy task when the proper steps are taken with the right products. With a few simple car cleaning tips for the interior and exterior, your vehicle will be prepared for any season. At WeatherTech, we have just what you need to keep your car looking like new. Ranging from our Ready to Wash™ Kit to microfiber drying cloths, we have you covered from start to finish.
Exterior Care
Your car experiences all types of weather, road debris, dirt and much more. To keep your vehicle’s exterior clean, start with a basic wash at home using the car shampoo of your choice, a bucket, wash mitt and microfiber cloth to dry. To make this process easier, WeatherTech offers a Ready to Wash Kit with everything you’ll need.
The Ready to Wash Kit is great for those quick wash, rinse and dry jobs. Just add water; we'll handle the rest, and your vehicle will be looking pristine in no time.
Set includes:
- Five-Gallon Bucket
- GritGate
- Vented Lid Seat
- Soaker
- TechCare Gentle Car Shampoo
- MittSaver
- Rolling Dolly
- WaterBlade
- Wash Mitt
Want to go the extra mile? Applying wax is a great way to maintain the shine and preserve the paint on your vehicle. Prior to waxing, a wax-prep is recommended for the best results. The prep will lift impurities and scratches in paint finishes. When you’re ready to wax, make sure to use a soft microfiber cloth to avoid any scratching and possible lint left behind. Try out our TechCare® Wax-Prep Clay Gel Cleaner and TechCare® Carnauba Gel Wax for a professional-high gloss finish. An alternative and quick option for traditional waxing is a spray wax. These types of products are best for a quick shine on vehicles without the need for harsh abrasives. If you choose to purchase WeatherTech products, we offer a spray wax, QuikTech™ Detailer with Carnauba Wax.
TechCare Wax-Prep Clay Gel Cleaner
A safe and easier-to-use alternative to commonly used clay bars, Wax-Prep Clay Gel Cleaner lifts impurities and scratches embedded within paint finishes.
TechCare Carnauba Gel Wax
A gel wax that provides a protective, high gloss finish for virtually all automotive paint, chrome or fiberglass surfaces. Carnauba Gel Wax’s unique formula provides a professional finish that seals and protects.
Next up, the wheels! When using the right products, tires and rims can shine like they’re brand new. To keep them in great condition, let’s start with the basics. For normal, everyday driving, a simple acid-free wheel cleaner will work well for the daily dirt and grime. If you’re more of the off-roading type of driver, you might want to try a heavy duty cleaner that is able to lift up that ground-in mud. Once the tires and rims are clean, you can go back with a tire gloss to give them an extra shine. A great option for these products are WeatherTech’s TechCare® Acid-Free Wheel Cleaner and the TechCare® Tire Gloss with Cross-Link Action™.
TechCare Acid-Free Wheel Cleaner
Powerful foam from our Acid-Free Wheel Cleaner dissolves road grime and loosens brake dust on contact.
TechCare Tire Gloss with Cross-Link Action™
Easy to use formula that gives tires a professional shine. Active ingredients within Tire Gloss create a Cross-Link Action that strongly bonds with rubber to correct the appearance of everyday wear and tear on tires.
Interior Care
After the exterior is clean, it’s time for the interior! Start with wiping down the dashboard and entire interior with a damp cloth to remove any dust prior to cleaning. Once this is done, you’ll want to vacuum the seats and floors. This step includes cleaning your FloorLiners or any other floor mats you may have. For FloorLiners or Floor Mats, start with the biodegradable foaming cleaner to quickly remove scuff marks, dirt and stains without affecting the finish and quality of your WeatherTech FloorLiners and Floor Mats. Finish up with the protector to have a strong, durable coating to protect everyday wear and tear. After all of the loose particles are cleaned up, you’ll want to use an interior detailing spray to wipe down the interior. It is recommended to use a microfiber cloth to ensure a scratch-free cleaning.
TechCare FloorLiner and FloorMat Cleaner/Protector - KIT
Our biodegradable foaming cleaner quickly removes scuff marks, dirt and stains without affecting the finish and quality of your WeatherTech FloorLiner and Floor Mats. Follow up with the Protector which imparts a strong, durable coating to the liner/mat that resists scuff marks, staining and everyday wear and tear.
TechCare Interior Detailer
Designed to easily clean dust and grime without harming your vehicle’s interior surfaces. Its mild formula makes it safe to use on virtually all plastic, vinyl, painted metal, chrome and fabrics.
- Helps Prevent Dust Buildup
- Leaves No Sticky Residue
- Helps Eliminate Odors
There you have it, easy car interior and exterior cleaning tips to keep your vehicle looking like new. There’s always additional steps you can take to perform a deep clean inside and outside of your vehicle, and these car cleaning tips are a good place to start. Creating a routine of cleaning your car, especially prior to and after a seasonal change, will help maintain your vehicle in the long run. WeatherTech has you covered for cleaning and protecting your vehicle, inside and out.