Is your car one floorboard Starbucks cup away from being a certified disaster zone? Babs is here to help.
... but how can you apply that same magic to the tiny space of a “sensible” hatchback? One grandma is here to help., a 73-year-old grandmother who lives in Connecticut and tries to help busy moms by sharing her years of hard-earned wisdom. With a little dedication, a bit of patience, some glue slime, and a stray basket or bin, Babs is convinced that even the flakiest mama can clean her car and keep it clean. And, y’all, Babs is pretty convincing.
Condition your leather — and fake leather — using hair conditioner or oil. You can also condition it by simply using a rag and a small dollop of hair conditioner, then wiping it off after. A mixture of ¼ cup of olive oil and ¼ cup of white vinegar will also work.Shake out AND vacuum your car mats. No matter how good they look once you shake them out, a quick vacuum will make a big difference.Buff out rub marks and use touch-up paint sparingly.
Keep a lint roller in your car. Do you "shed" a lot? Keeping a lint roller on hand to roll over your seats occasionally will help the car seats look a lot cleaner. Other than that, if you really want to keep your car clean, um, maybe don't have children? Ha, just kidding... sort of. I mean, if your car was dirty before, you know it's only worse now.