{"id":3706,"date":"2016-09-30T05:58:09","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T05:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=3706"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:32:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:32:03","slug":"8-unusual-items-will-help-keep-car-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/8-unusual-items-will-help-keep-car-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Unconventional Items To Keep your Car Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"We all know that cleaning tools for our car can be expensive and the process itself may be too much of hassle. But, did you know that car cleaning tools can be found within your everyday household items?\r\n\r\nBelow we have shortlisted 8 simple household items that double up as unconventional cleaning tools for your car. These items are inexpensive yet simple to use to keep your car sparkly clean.\r\n<h2>1) A can of coke<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3732\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3732\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/coke-coca-cola-can-flickr-oleg-sklyanchuk-500.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: grist.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/coke-coca-cola-can-flickr-oleg-sklyanchuk-500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/coke-coca-cola-can-flickr-oleg-sklyanchuk-500-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/coke-coca-cola-can-flickr-oleg-sklyanchuk-500-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/coke-coca-cola-can-flickr-oleg-sklyanchuk-500-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: grist.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nThe citric acid from coke can help to fight germs on windows and prevent problems of rust. This is because the carbonation combined with the acid can dissolve the metal oxides and remove tarnish from copper, brass and other metal alloys.\u00a0Citric acid is also known to remove stains.\r\n<h2>2) Baking soda<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3734\" style=\"width: 491px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3734\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: seriouseats.com\" width=\"491\" height=\"368\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/20151201-baking-soda-vicky-wasik-1-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: seriouseats.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nSprinkle a little amount of baking soda on fabric mats, floor boards and fabric seats to naturally absorb odours. Vacuum after leaving out for a few hours.\r\n<h2>3) Vinegar<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3735\" style=\"width: 491px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3735\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/white-vinegar.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: dvo.com\" width=\"491\" height=\"329\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/white-vinegar.jpg 640w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/white-vinegar-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/white-vinegar-627x420.jpg 627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: dvo.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nThis common ingredient has multiple uses. For instance, you can use it to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Remove odor by leaving a bowl of vinegar in the car overnight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remove annoying bird poop stains<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clean the car interior &amp; carpet stains by creating a spray mixture of an equal part of vinegar &amp; water. Spray it on the surface and use a cloth to wipe\/ blot out stains.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clean your windshields<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>4) Cornstarch<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3736\" style=\"width: 489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3736\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: livestrong.com\" width=\"489\" height=\"326\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ca3c2116-f139-423f-860e-e907094951ae-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: livestrong.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPour a small amount on the interior of cloth; leave it out for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. This will absorb hidden liquids or clear up slick surfaces.\r\n<h2>5) Toothpaste<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3737\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3737\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/landscape-1438965293-toothpaste-2.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: popularmechanic.com\" width=\"490\" height=\"245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/landscape-1438965293-toothpaste-2.jpg 980w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/landscape-1438965293-toothpaste-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/landscape-1438965293-toothpaste-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/landscape-1438965293-toothpaste-2-696x348.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/landscape-1438965293-toothpaste-2-840x420.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: popularmechanic.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nToothpaste helps to remove stains on leather\/vinyl seats. The small grains that polish your pearly whites will help to buff out the difficult interior blemishes.\r\n<h2>6) Hairspray<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3738\" style=\"width: 489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3738\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: poison.com\" width=\"489\" height=\"368\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a.jpg 752w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a-696x523.jpg 696w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hairspray-2a-559x420.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: poison.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nInk stain on leather seating? No problem. Spritz on some hairspray and wipe\u00a0it off.\r\n<h2>7) Peanut butter<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3739\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3739\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/pb_hero.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: peanutbutterlovers.com\" width=\"490\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/pb_hero.jpg 667w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/pb_hero-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: peanutbutterlovers.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nThe natural oils in peanut butter help loosen the gunk, making it easy to wipe off. Ensure that you wipe it all off completely after you are done cleaning.\r\n<h2>8) Special concoction<\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3740\" style=\"width: 482px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3740\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/464996451_XS.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: leaf.tv\" width=\"482\" height=\"321\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/464996451_XS.jpg 640w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/464996451_XS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/464996451_XS-631x420.jpg 631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: leaf.tv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nBy mixing 1 cup of water, 1\/2 cup of vinegar and 1\/4 rubbing alcohol, you will easily obtain a streak-free shine for your car.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you as amazed as we are?<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/video-fast-simple-car-aircon-cleaning-trick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Watch this another cool cleaning trick that disinfects your car aircon in minutes! <\/a>&amp; check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/?s=clean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">other articles on how to keep your car clean.<\/a>\r\n\r\nComment below if these tricks work for you &amp; if you have any other simple suggestions on keeping your car\u00a0clean!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that cleaning tools for our car can be expensive and the process itself may be too much of hassle. But, did you know that car cleaning tools can be found within your everyday household items? 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