Cleaning Your Car

Our cars get us where we need to go but when you really think about it, what do we do for them? Do we appreciate the shine of the chrome, the sparkle of the windows and the smell of the air freshener? Do we nurture our vehicles? (It’s not enough to register them anymore.) Here are a few tips to help you keep those cars clean and happy. Engine Cleaning Prepare a mixture of 1 part waterless hand cleaner and 4 parts hot water. Pour into a spray bottle and apply the spray directly to the engine of your car … Continue reading

Winter Car Care Tips—“Hooray! My Car Started Today!”

I cheered when my car started this morning. I couldn’t help it. The mercury has not hit ZERO in days. We have been sitting at about –10 degrees Fahrenheit for the last three days. When I went to start my car this morning it was –18 (with the windchill it was –39) and we don’t have an attached garage. My trusty Nissan sputtered, moaned and coughed a bit, but then roared like a champ after about 30 minutes (that’s how long I let it run before I put my child in it and ventured away from home… and believe me … Continue reading