The commercial vehicle leasing company Vanarama has shared a number of tips that could help motorists easily clean their set of wheels without breaking the bank.
With many motorists spending far more throughout December than other months of the year, the company noted that some will not have the budget to get a detailer to clean their car.
However, a spokesperson for Vanarama gave drivers a few tips, including a method of removing grease, which may spill when taking food to loved ones over the festive period.
They advised: “Christmas dinner is the biggest meal of the year to cook, and many families will split this mammoth task between themselves to share the load. However, transporting Christmas dinner goods by car can be a difficult task and it only takes one speed bump to result in a grease spillage.
“If this happens to you, don’t panic. Baking soda, which can be bought for as little as £1.00, should be enough to remove the grease. Simply cover the area with baking soda, don’t be shy with this, and leave it to sit for at least 15 minutes. Then grab your handheld car vacuum to hoover the baking soda and this should remove the grease stain.”
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Vanarama also highlighted that glitter from party dresses and festive crafts can easily be removed from a vehicle’s upholstery for as little as 89p.
Drivers can get rid of stray glitter stuck to the interior by simply applying some hairspray to a sheet of paper towel and dabbing the glitter with it.
The company explained that, since hairspray features a sticky texture, the glitter will easily come off, making the vehicle’s interior look fresh once again.
Motorists who transported a real Christmas tree home in the boot of their car were also offered a tip that could remove the hundreds of pine needles that could have fallen off in the back of their vehicle.
The spokesperson added: “If you have bought a real Christmas tree you will understand pine needles from it can end up littered all over your home and car!
“One of the easiest ways to remove pine needles from your car’s upholstery and boot is with a lint roller which can be bought for as little as 75p. Or, if you haven’t got access to a lint roller, try using masking or duct tape instead.”
Finally, Vanarama’s spokesperson warned motorists ready to remove the ice and snow from the outside of their car this winter to avoid salt, which may lead to damage.
They continued: “While salt is a good choice when it comes to getting rid of snow and ice from concrete, it’s not the same for your car’s exterior, it can have the opposite effect!
“Salt can erode the paint and the metal of your car, damaging its overall appearance. Instead, Vanarama recommends sticking to traditional products such as de-icer to avoid any unnecessary and unwelcome damage to your vehicle in the festive period.”
