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The Do’s And Don’ts For Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Spring

Rear of a vehicle being power washed to remove winter road salt

Removing Salt Off Your Vehicle

When removing salt off your vehicle, DO NOT use a towel to wipe it all off. The salt will scratch your paint as it rubs against the surface of the car. Make sure to power wash the salt off before using a towel.

Tip: Using a microfiber will collect residue and prevents scratches better than other towels!

Undercarriage Care

The undercarriage of your vehicle should be cleaned every other wash but is often neglected and overlooked. Leaving the bottom of your vehicle dirty will only shorten the lifespan of the vehicle and lower its resale value.

Tires And Rims

Between mud, brake dust, and road salt your tires have been through a lot this winter. The absolute best way to get them clean and shiny again is with a power washer! Don’t use a normal hose because residue that is stuck on your wheel will not come off using a standard hose. Instead, use a power washer and a brush to free your wheels of unwanted residue.

Cleaning Your Vehicle’s Floor Mats

Your floor mats take a beating in winter more than any other season. It is important to clean the mats properly to prevent deterioration. Leaving leftover salt shortens the life of the mats and rubber. Therefore, it is important to be diligent and thoroughly clean every crevasse on the mats.

Detail Tech technician machine scrubbing a foamy vehicle floor mat clean

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