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Whether you have rubber floor mats or WeatherTech floor liners, proper maintenance and cleaning can help keep them looking like new for a long time. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions to help you clean and restore your car’s floor mats. Why should you clean and protect your car's floor mats? By cleaning and protecting your car's floor mats, you can keep them looking new for a long time. Doing so will also reduce the amount of dirt and debris that accumulates in them, which helps to protect the interior of your car from damage over time. What products and tools...

It's important to clean your steering wheel regularly for both hygienic and appearance reasons. It is the most touched part of any car, truck, or SUV -- so naturally it will start to accumulate dirt and grime from contact with your hands over time. This build up of dirt and film can even get "gummy" to the touch or just visibly look bad (e.g., discoloring, shining) while also being a playground for harmful bacteria.  All of this can be avoided with routine cleaning. Here are some tips to clean your steering wheel, regardless of the type or material composition in your...

Before you put your 'Sunday driver' away for the winter there are a few steps that we recommend you take. This winterization process involves taking special care of the tires, engine, battery, and the interior/exterior of the vehicle prior to an extended period of inactivity. Here are a few tips and the best ways we like to get a car ready for winter storage. Where should you store your car for winter? Obviously the best place to store your car for winter is in a heated garage or warehouse. If you don't have a garage, you can also park your car under a covered carport....

Cleaning your microfiber towels is an important part of car detailing, as these towels are some of the most versatile and effective tools in your arsenal. Unlike traditional cotton or terry cloth towels, microfiber towels are made from specially engineered materials that make them extremely absorbent and durable. Why is it important to clean your microfiber towels properly? One of the main reasons why it is important to clean your microfiber towels regularly is that they can easily become dirty and accumulate dirt, debris, and other contaminants over time. This can reduce their performance, making them less effective at absorbing liquids or...

Summer is the best time of year for long cruises to clear your mind, cruise nights, and road trips to make memories with your family. It is also the worst time of year in most of the country for bugs and other flying nuisances that will make a mess of your perfectly clean car. The front of your car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle is like a snow plow for catching bugs and it is not just your front bumper. Bugs can beat up your grill, windshield, mirrors, and lights and if this isn’t cleaned off quickly it can be a...