Uncommon Household Items For A DIY Car Wash

Sometimes people don’t have enough time to take their vehicle into a car wash. Not to mention, it’s not as fun as making it a personal project on a warm sunny day. There are plenty of ways for one to wash their Honda fit from the comforts of their own driveway in Los Angeles with a few unlikely household items.

The Body

For car wash solution, rummage through kitchen cupboards to find some baking soda and dish soap. Pour ¼ baking soda and ¼ dish soap into a gallon bucket and then fill the rest with water to make the perfect mixture. Use another bucket with clean water and use a separate sponge to remove the soapy residue after application.

For unsightly old bumper stickers, tree sap, or tar, crack open a jar of mayonnaise. The mayo works as a dissolvent and has the ability to break through adhesive. When it comes to bug splatter on the windshield and brake dust to the lower half of the vehicle, cooking spray will suffice. Simply spray the affected area and let it sit for a few moments, then wipe it away with a rag.

After all the dirt and grime has been removed, it’s time for a nice shine. Hair conditioner works as a great substitute for wax. Smear hair conditioner all over the car, rubbing it in with a little elbow grease. Let it sit for a few minutes and then begin wiping it away with a clean, dry rag.

Windows And More

There are plenty of odd ways to clean a windshield using household products. Baby wipes are an easy go-to. They clean the windshield without leaving streaks the way other, more chemically saturated wipes would. To get a nice window shine, grab a maxi pad from the bathroom cabinet. With the sticky side adhered to the hand, wipe vigorously against the windshield. Finally, the most unlikely, but surprisingly effective way to clean a windshield is by using cola! Lay a towel down at the bottom of the windshield to protect the hood paint and engine, then dribble some soda down the top of the windshield. The bubbles will fizz over the grime, breaking it apart. This is a sure fire way to keep anyone’s Honda Odyssey looking like the flashiest car on the block in any neighborhood, even in Los Angeles.

For pesky windshield wiper blades that can’t seem to keep the dirt of them, pour a little white vinegar on a dry rag and give them a good wipe. For headlights that have lost their gleem, use some household window spray and then wipe them clean using a pair of panty hose. Finally, when searching for a good pair of mitts to wax on and wax off, resurrect some old socks to get the job done right.

 

Posted in Hollywood Honda Dealer | No Comments »