How to Detail Your Car On A Budget

How to Detail Your Car On A Budget

Detail Your Car On A Budget

How many times do we get into our car and think "this is disgusting, I really need to go have this cleaned". But just don't want to shell out the $125+ dollars it costs now to have it done for you. Well here's a simple and economical way to detail your vehicle yourself for only a couple dollars.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

·       bucket

·       dish soap

·       2 cans foaming carpet cleaner from Dollar Store or the Walmart brand

·       hose

·       rags/towels

·       scrub brush

·       vinegar

·       armor all

·       shop vac or other cleaner that is able to suck water

·       car wax

1.      Step 1

The very first thing you'll need to do is make sure you have all the supplies you need to clean the vehicle. My husband likes to use the foaming carpet cleaner from the dollar store, but if you're like me you can use a more natural cleaner as well. You can mix a cup of vinegar in with your water and add 1/2 cup of borax with it and that cleans really well too. Or melt down in 1 gallon of boiling water 1/3 cup of Fels Naptha soap and add that to another gallon of water to get the carpets really clean too. Another great cleaner for vehicles to get it shiny inside is Armor All which is optional but gives it the extra nice look.

2.      Step 2

Next you will need to take your bucket and fill it up with lukewarm water and add a splash of dish soap to it. Then take a rag and wash the whole car thoroughly opening the door jams to clean those out as well. Rinse off with hose, and wipe down with a clean towel.

3.      Step 3

Now you are ready to tackle the inside. Right now is the time you need to sort through any garbage that is left in the vehicle that needs to be discarded or put aside. Toss out any wrappers, coffee cups, old papers, any food laying around from going through the drive-through, clothes that don't belong in there, etc.
You have the idea!

4.      Step 4

The fourth thing you want to do is vacuum thoroughly using either a Shop Vac or if you don't own a Shop Vac, your household vacuum should do fine as long as it has a strong suction. Making sure to get into all the crevices as well as under all the seats.

5.      Step 5

Now it's time to wash the carpets. If you are using the foaming carpet cleaner spray down generously over carpets and seats. For the really bad stains spray another coat. If you are using the borax blend or Fels Naptha now is the time to scrub that in too. Let it set for 20 minutes. Get a lukewarm bucket of water and scrub carpet with damp towel. Repeat step on hard stains.

6.      Step 6

Now take a dry towel and rub into carpet to dry. Then take Shop Vac and suck any excess water or lint that is left over. If you don't own a Shop Vac you may need to either borrow one, or worst case scenario you may need to rent one. Either way we are still coming out ahead. Repeat steps with clean towels to ensure you have gotten all the dirt out.

7.      Step 7

Next you will take a wet towel and wipe all vinyl surfaces, dashboard, door panels, back of seats, center console(if you have one),etc. Using a cleaner of your choice to lift soiled areas. Dry with towel.

8.      Step 8

The next step would be to wipe all vinyl surface with the Armor All. Spray on towel and wipe down really well. Again this is optional but it really does leave it looking awesome!

9.      Step 9

Now that your all done cleaning the inside it's time to clean the windows inside and out. My cleaner of choice for the windows is part vinegar and water, wiping really good with just an old rag. Don't use paper towels it tends to leave a lot of lint.

10.     Step 10

The last step to detailing your vehicle is to wax the outside of the car. Follow the directions on your choice of wax, using 1 coat should do.

11.     Step 11

Now go take your family out to dinner with the money you just saved! Whoo hoo! You'll be a big hero!

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