2023-05-26 16:01:33
Clean the trunk of the car – Source: spm
Who knows why, but we often tend to postpone cleaning the trunk of the car? Strange, right? Especially since it’s a real catch-all where you keep a lot of objects like dirty boots, engine oil, food and the list goes on. No wonder dirt is proliferating there. The problem is that it’s not only unsightly, dirt and stains can also form unpleasant and lingering odors inside the car. Therefore, periodic maintenance would not be a luxury!
Do you want your trunk to get a makeover without breaking the bank on expensive products? Our home remedies will be super effective. It will shine like the first day:
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1. With baking soda and white vinegar
Baking soda in the trunk of the car – Source: spm
So to get started, first get a vacuum cleaner. This is the best way to remove all crumbs, sand, dirt and dust. Once that’s done, we move on to the disinfection stage. And there, call on the tremendous cleaning potential of baking soda. Spread the white powder generously over the entire surface, take a suitable brush and rub in carefully. Then leave it on for twenty minutes. After this time, the vinegar will put its final touch to purify the trunk. Pour 2 tablespoons of the product into a bottle of warm water. Mix well and spray the solution on the stains. Leave to act, then rub and vacuum everything once more to remove the baking soda residue. There you go, your safe is reborn from its ashes!
2. Clean the trunk carpet with shampoo
Clean the trunk carpet with shampoo. Source: spm
Did you know that even shampoo turns out to be an ally of choice for this cleaning? It will be very reliable in removing the most stubborn stains, especially on carpets. You just need to pour a small amount on the soiled parts and brush gently. Then wipe with a damp cloth: the result will be impeccable.
3. Disinfect the trunk tray with dishwashing liquid
Disinfect the trunk tray with dishwashing liquid. Source: spm
Do you have a removable trunk tank? Perfect, you can clean it very easily with dishwashing liquid. Take it out slowly and dust it off. Then, soak a damp cloth with a little dishwashing liquid and rub all over. Let the trunk tank dry well to prevent moisture and mold from forming later.
Put borax in the trunk of the car – Source: spm
Does your trunk still smell bad despite deep cleaning? In this case, it is necessary to try to identify the source of this unpleasant odor. It’s likely that the spills formed some really lingering foul odors. In this case, the following remedy is timely: to absorb bad odors, sprinkle your carpet generously with borax. Leave for an hour or more. Then vacuum up the residue. If you don’t have borax on hand, kitty litter or even baking soda will do the trick. You can simply mix them in equal parts and sprinkle them on the carpet. Same principle, leave to act for a while then remove the remains. Then spray the trunk with an air freshener to release a fresh scent.
Have you ever considered using a chest tray? It’s super practical and the space will be much better organized. In fact, it is a multifunctional accessory that will help above all to protect the trunk from spills of liquids, to prevent the constant movement of objects (which annoys you while driving!) and to facilitate the storage of everything.
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There is a whole range of accessories for the trunk of your car. All sorts of storage compartments to bring order to this happy mess.
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Trunk bag or organizer
Oh yes, there is also the famous special trunk bag to store your purchases safely. It is also particularly suitable for sensitive goods that risk being damaged during a trip. As a bonus, the trunk floor is protected and the risk of stains is reduced.
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