Clean out your car – not your wallet!
The Avis Rent A Car valet team cleans thousands of hire cars every day ensuring they are spick and span for the next customer. Over the years it has developed an in-depth knowledge of the alternative methods used to tackle all manner of grime and stain-related problems.The Avis Valet team is sharing its top cleaning tips for the very first time, and often it’s the weird and wonderful methods that are the best! Plus they are environmentally friendly and economical on the pocket, so you can afford to try them out on your own car!
Mayonnaise can be great at getting rid of road tar stuck to tyres or paintwork
Try using cooking oil on paintwork and tyres, or to remove the black marks left by stubborn brake dust on wheel arches. It’s also great for getting rid of bird droppings, or splattered bugs on your windscreen
Baking soda is excellent at lifting any kind of stain or mark; dab onto the interior and leave for about 20 minutes before rinsing off, to leave a lovely fresh smell
Use white vinegar on windscreens for crystal clear visibility as vinegar stops dust and smears collecting on the glass
Wrap an ice cube in a cloth, or pop some into a freezer bag, and hold over chewing gum stuck to car seats. The gum will eventually break off with no sticky residue
Linseed oil – you can use this for cleaning leather upholstery in your car as it both cleans and softens the leather
Sticky tape – use this to remove any hidden dust particles from the seat fabric, the tape lifts the dust off whereas a brush would simply push it in deeper
When you pick up an Avis hire car you’ll find it in tip-top condition – all cars are on average less than six months old and before each rental they’re thoroughly cleaned and undergo a 59 point safety check, to ensure they’re healthy underneath the shiny bonnet. Avis also provides in-car guides to explain the workings of each model so that customers feel safe behind the wheel.
For top tips on driving or renting a car visit Avis’ award winning blog wetryharder.co.uk