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