12 DIY Car-Cleaning Hacks Using Items You Already Have

6. To get crumbs and debris from small spaces

Cover a screwdriver (or pen) with a bit of cloth and go to town. An old toothbrush will do the trick, too.


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7. To clean vents

Use a foam brush, the kind used for painting small areas, or even a cotton ball or Q-Tip. An old toothbrush would come in handy here, too (but be sure to clean it after #6 or you’ll just transfer all that gunk you just cleaned into your vents).


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8. To remove bug splatter

Wet a couple dryer sheets and scrub away.


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9. To make air freshener

Mix 1 T baking soda with 5-6 drops of an essential oil, then pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Fill the bottle with distilled water, shake and spray away.


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10. To clean car seats

In a bowl, combine 2 T dish soap, 2 T baking soda and 2 c hot water, then whisk it up. Use a cleaning brush to scrub the mixture into the seats and towel dry.


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11. To shine up your leather and dashboard

Dab a microfiber cloth into a small bowl of olive oil and polish in circular motions.


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12. To clean floor mats

Vacuum and use stain remover to clean what stains you can, then just throw them in the washing machine.


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