7 things that should never be missing in your car in order to keep it clean and tidy

by Mark Bennett

July 28, 2022

7 things that should never be missing in your car in order to keep it clean and tidy
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From a mobile phone holder (an absolute must-have), to a potato chips containers that, once cleaned, turns into a useful purse, there are numerous objects and gadgets that you can keep in your car to keep it clean and tidy - especially if you tend to neglect this chore. Some of these can also be made as DIY projects, recycling objects of common use and assigning them a new function. For example, the case of certain kitchen containers that become practical baskets for litter and other waste.

Having everything you need to hand, you will see that it will be much easier to keep your car in a good, clean condition (and without having to spend time and effort). You will see what a difference these tips can make!

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Car seat covers are very useful for protecting seats from dirt. Not to mention that they help make the base material last longer over time, preventing rapid wear and tear due to frequent use.

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Is there trash all over your car? Put litter and other waste in simple kitchen containers with lids (tupperware, for example). This way you will avoid littering everywhere in the vehicle, keeping things neat and tidy.

Do you have coins scattered all over the driving console? Recycle a tubular potato chip containers with a lid (Pringles tubes, for example), clean it out well, and use it when needed as a coin holder.

Mobile phones are now an irreplaceable travel companion - very useful even when you travel by car as they are equipped with GPS navigators. To have this device at your fingertips, and without having to hold it while you are driving, nothing could be better than installing a small, mobile phone holder. Practical, easy to use and economical (and safer when driving).

Wet wipes are one of the must-haves that should never be missing from your car. Practical and ready to use, they remove dust, dirt residue and, if you unexpectedly spill a drink on the seats, you can remove the mess immediately.

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If you have dogs and you have them in the car often, the seats are likely to be full of hair all the time. There is no need to wash the entire passenger compartment to remove these - just have a sticky lint remover roller for clothes to hand and pass it over the seats, if necessary.

Seat organizers allow you to maximize the car's interior space by keeping everything tidy and close to hand. They are particularly useful for longer journeys. You just need to test out these methods and put them into practice - you will see that the car will never be the same and it will thank you.

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