After a long and cold winter, as the temperature warms up, it is necessary to do a comprehensive cleaning of the car. This reminds us to pay more attention to our car and protect it.
Body exterior cleaning and maintenance
Spring is a season with more wind, sand and rain, and the exterior of the body is very easy to get dirty. Sometimes, just after washing the car and parked downstairs, a layer of dust can accumulate in half a day. During the cleaning process, pay attention to the cleaning of “dead corners”, such as wipers, leaking grooves, etc., and regular waxing care. After cleaning, the paint surface should be inspected. If there is any damage to the paint surface, it should be dealt with in time.
Cleaning and maintenance of the engine compartment
The engine compartment is the most important part of the whole car. Like a “bedroom”, regular cleaning of the engine compartment can ensure that the engine “health”. The main cleaning items are dust removal and oil pollution: for dust, it is recommended to use a high-pressure air gun for cleaning; for oil pollution, flannel and brush can be used for simple cleaning.
As spring and winter alternate, many bacteria and viruses also begin to increase. The air-conditioning filter element is also the focus of the cleaning project, which should be cleaned and replaced in time. The cleaning method is mainly to blow off the debris and dust on the filter element with a high-pressure air gun, and spray an appropriate amount of air-conditioning cleaning agent from the air-conditioning outlet in the car.
Car interior cleaning and maintenance
As the temperature rises, many car owners have removed the warm seat cushions in winter and replaced them with spring and summer ones. Thin seat cushion. It is recommended that car owners clean and store the replaced warm seat cushions, especially the fur seat cushions, sterilize them, and add mothballs and other anti-insect products.
The cleaning of the interior is the most troublesome part. There are many dead spots in the car, and the fabrics of the seats (leather, fabric) are different, and the cleaning methods are also different:
Fabric seat: To remove the dirt on the fabric seat, it cannot be cleaned with ordinary detergents. If the operation is wrong, it will cause secondary pollution to the seat. It is recommended that car owners use special cleaning foam for fabric seats and flannel with better water absorption for cleaning, and try to put on seat covers to avoid contamination of the seats.
Leather seat: If it is often wiped with water, it is easy to cause the aging of the cortex, resulting in cracks or breaks. It is recommended to use leather seat cleaner or leather seat cleaning wax for cleaning.
The center console and floor mats are relatively easy to clean, just vacuum and scrub, and pay attention to clean the storage box, seat bottom, front of the pedals and the upper part of the center console and other hygienic dead corners.