| Unlike most of us, mothers rarely get their chance to | | | | the one used to wash the body. By doing this, |
| furnish their cars to look new and neat or "cool". Moms | | | | contamination the vehicle's paint with debris from the |
| are often too busy with work, doing chores and taking | | | | wheels and tires will be avoided. |
| care of the kids to have time for their car. | | | | The vehicle should be washed in the shade. Car Care |
| As Mothers Day is coming on May 13, the Car Care | | | | Council recommends the use of a product sold |
| Council recommends surprising our moms with the | | | | specifically for cars. Washing one section at a time |
| simple gift of a clean car that will not only make them | | | | and thoroughly rinsing away the soap as you go on is |
| smile, but will also lessen her driving distractions. | | | | also advised. The fenders and bumpers are the last |
| Car Care Council Executive Director Rich White said | | | | parts to be cleaned since they will have the most dirt |
| just about every mom knows what it feels like to | | | | and grime that can contaminate the wash mitt. |
| have a water bottle rolling dangerously close to the | | | | According to the council, the car should get a final rinse |
| brake or gas pedal. Getting this stuff out of the car | | | | by letting water cascade down the surfaces of the |
| and giving it a good thorough cleaning will go a long | | | | vehicle. It is also suggested to use a chamois or other |
| way toward eliminating hazards that can be a | | | | product made for drying to dry the car to avoid water |
| distraction to the mothers, making for safer driving | | | | spots. |
| conditions. | | | | If time permits, you may also want to wax the car |
| Car Care Council suggests when cleaning the car, | | | | according to the manufacturer's instructions for |
| clean and set first the accessories of the interior and | | | | application. Car Care Council says waxing should |
| then it will be followed with the exterior. Remove all the | | | | always be done out of direct sunlight and every six |
| trash, including what has accumulated in the trunk. | | | | months. |
| Vacuum the interior the dash board, seats, and the | | | | Any stone chips, rust or other problem spots identified |
| VW floor mats in the case of your moms VW car. | | | | while washing your vehicle should be taken care of |
| Don't forget to wipe the windows. | | | | immediately to prevent further damage. |
| Do some car washing. When doing this, include the | | | | And for an added touch after the car is clean, the |
| tires and wheels and the underside and fenders to | | | | council recommends adding a liter bag or car |
| remove any road salt or grime. It is further suggested | | | | freshener, or accessorizing your mom's car with new |
| that wheels and tires be cleaned with a mitt other than | | | | floor mats. |