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Keeping the Car Clean when Traveling with KidsĀ 

10/29/2015

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Traveling with kids is an unforgettable experience that can certainly provide you with plenty of entertainment. Kids have a way to always make you laugh or at the very least they will attract your attention and you can be sure that you won’t get bored when you spend time kids in the car.
However, parents often forget one important detail when they travel with their precious creatures – the question of cleaning.
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You've probably noticed that keeping the car clean when you have children can be rather difficult, especially when they want to eat in the car and they're not use to cleaning up after themselves.
You should accept the fact that you might want to provide an additional professional cleaning to maintain a vehicle that is shiny and sparkling clean.
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While it is true that kids can turn the car into a bit of a mess, you shouldn’t be upset. Thanks to this article you will be acquainted with a few easy tips for an ideally clean car.

Just follow these simple instructions:

Clean The Floor Mats
You can only imagine the interesting things you'll find on the floor mats of your car. Be it sand, food and other garbage are just among the things that you'll likely see when kids are traveling with you.
It’s high time you got rid of those issues and my personal advice is not to wait for the last minute but to provide a professional cleaning on a regular basis. Remove the floor mats and vacuum the carpet of the car. Search for any tiny particles and stains and use a clean towel to remove them in an effective way.
*To freshen up the carpets, you can use a cup of baking soda and 5 drops of essential oil and sprinkle it on to the carpets.

Do not Forget The Cup Holders
When you think of traveling with kids, one of the first things that occurs is a mess in the cup holders. They are convenient and they are certainly used on a regular basis. One of the best options here, apart from the traditional cleaning, is to protect the holders by using ceramic car coasters. They are easily removed for cleaning and the best part is that they quickly absorb condensation from the drinks.

Use Organizers For Kids Stuff
Using organizers in the car while traveling with kids will definitely keep the car well arranged and clean. You can have one on the back of the front seat and fill it with the children’s toys, snacks and what have you. This way you will perhaps avoid the chaos in the car and you will spend less time on cleaning it afterwards.

Always Remember The Clean Car Golden Rule
Every parent that uses the car for traveling with kids should not forget the golden rule for a sparkling clean car – when you bring something in the car, it must also be taken out. If the kids take 3 toys with them in the car, just make sure that all 3 toys will be taken home when you leave the car. The same goes for the clothes, food and all the other stuff that are usually encountered when traveling with kids.

This is a simple guide for keeping your car clean when you have kids. As long as you provide extensive cleaning on a regular basis, you won’t meet difficulties in maintaining the car sparkling clean and organized. Keep in mind that kids can always make a little mess in the car but when you know how to manage the cleaning quickly and easily, your traveling won’t be disturbed in any way.
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About the Author: Kathleen Crane is a writer interested in topics related to home improvement, DIY, cleaning and eco living. She adores kids but doesn't have any of her own quite yet. And one of Kathleen's favorite activities for the weekend is to travel on day trips with her two adorable nephews. ​Her website is FastHomeCleaning W11

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