Tips to Keep Your Car Clean With Kids

Port Charlotte parents, unite! We've all been there: the sticky seats, the rogue Legos under the brakes, the ever-present soundtrack of "Mommy, I spilled something!". Keeping your car clean with kids feels like fighting a never-ending battle, but fear not! With a few smart strategies and helpful local resources, you can maintain your car's sparkling shine even with the cutest co-pilots around.


Here are tips on keeping your new car looking that way, even with the cute faces that pile up in the back seat.

  1. Toys: Kids + toys = chaos, Port Charlotte parents! Kids are notorious for bringing toys into the car and then forgetting about them as they jump out. This can get out of control fast. There is an easy solution, try purchasing a car organizer that hangs off the back of your passenger seat. It has pockets and slots for them to put their toys in so not only is everything organized but it prevents toys rolling under the pedals.

  2. Seat Covers: With or without kids, I cannot stress enough how important it is to have seat covers, especially for the front driver and passenger seats! Kid are always kicking and resting their feet on the seats and arm rests. This will cause permanent damage and become a major eye sore in your nice car. Get those seats covered so that you can protect the value of your car.

  3. Garbage: We all accumulate it, with the snack wrappers, fast food bags, and leftover receipts, it doesn’t take much to suddenly feel like you are driving a trash container. The easiest way to keep garbage from snowballing is to have a spot to put it. You need to choose a trash bag/bin location, so as soon as you have trash, you immediately throw it in the traveling garbage bin/bag. Leave it on the ground in your passenger seat then empty it every time you fill up for gas, this way it never gets out of control.

  4. Supplies: Stay stocked up on napkins, wet wipes and some rags. Keep these out of sight by storing them in the glove box or under your front seats at all times. They will be life savers! Your kid spilled something? Their nose is running? You’ve already got the immediate solution.

  5. Car Detailing: Sometimes, even the bravest parents need reinforcements. Treat your car to a professional detailing with Orange Ya Dirty. Sometimes it’s tough to keep up with the day-to-day commute, especially with kids, all while keeping your vehicle clean. A professional detail will give your vehicle a nice face-lift/overhaul that it needs.

Bonus Tip: Embrace the mess! Remember, these sticky fingerprints and crumbs are memories in the making. Enjoy the ride, Port Charlotte parents, and know that a little car chaos comes with the joy of parenthood.

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