Neglecting to clean your car’s interior surfaces brings the start of excess wear and tear. Dirt, dust, and other potential hazards, if taken for granted, do not bring desirable outcomes to the car’s proper functioning. Here is an overview of crucial aspects to consider when keeping the inside of your car clean.
Safety
A car with dirty windows from the inside reduces the driver’s vision, particularly at night. If there is trash(e.g., empty cans or bottles) rolling on the floor, it can potentially get caught under the brake pedal or jam the accelerator pedal against the floor. Garbage can likely be caught by air blowing through open windows at speed and create a distraction or blind you. In the event of a collision, clutter in your car’s interior can be deadly missiles and strike you causing injury. Rotting food can be a health risk. Releasing mold spores, attracting insects, or rodents. Spilled, sticky beverages can jam buttons or switches and create short circuits.
Law Enforcement
A cluttered or garbage filled interior can arouse undue suspicion in the event of a traffic stop, which may result in a vehicle search.
Resale value
Keeping the interior dirty is cumulative. It will eventually lead to damaged carpet or seats that cannot be significantly cleaned, diminishing the resale value of your vehicle or incurring monetary lease penalties. Filth left sitting on your car’s interior makes it look dull and unattractive. Dirty leather seats fade and crack, leading to costly repairs.
Fuel efficiency
A buildup of dirt creates drag and wastes fuel over time. A clean car exhibits a lighter interior and exterior, promoting better fuel efficiency.
Personal pride and health
There are plenty of people that will judge you or your character based on how you keep the interior of your car. You may be perceived as disorganized or unclean. Dirty automotive carpet containing pollen, fungus, mold, is heaven to mites. This environment is behind your flu-like symptoms, driving you to spend on medication. Get your car’s interior exposed to sunlight. Very low humidity is anathema to mites.
If you cannot find time to clean your car regularly, turn to a professional. A clean vehicle is directly proportional to one’s mood, meaning a clean, clutter-free environment dramatically helps in minimizing stress, anxiety, and rage. Just as we prioritize cleaning our homes, we should similarly clean up our cars for the vehicle’s good sake and our very own well being.
