How to get rid of headlight fogging and keep car cup holders clean: life hacks for drivers

Your car is like an extension of your home - you spend a lot of time in it. But do you treat it with the same love and care? Meanwhile, you can also create comfort in the cabin if you organize the space properly.

OBOZREVATEL has collected a few life hacks that will help make your car more comfortable. And safer, because some of them are aimed at easy control over the condition of the car.

Use a dry food container as a trash can

An ordinary dry food container with a valve on the lid can be a convenient option for collecting garbage in the cabin. The container can be lined with a small bag, and the tight lid will keep the contents inside even if you make a sharp turn.

Park in the garage with a tennis ball

If you find it hard to tell how far you've pulled into the garage by eye, measure where your windshield should ideally be and hang a tennis ball from the ceiling at exactly that spot. When you've driven far enough, the ball will simply hit the glass and that will signal you to stop.

Insert cupcake liners into the cup holders

Car cup holders collect a lot of debris, and it's not easy to clean them afterward. You can keep your cup holders clean with paper cupcake liners. When a cupcake liner gets dirty, simply replace it with a new one.

Defrost locks with hand sanitizer

Keeping hand sanitizer in your bag is always a good idea. And you can use the same product to defrost car locks in winter. Just apply a little disinfectant to the key before inserting it into the lock. The alcohol in the cleaner will melt the ice, and the key will turn easily.

Hang extra hooks

Many drivers sometimes wish they had more storage space in their car. And you can provide it by attaching carabiners to the front seat headrests. You can easily hang bags, umbrellas, and other things on them. At the same time, they will remain literally at hand.

Rub the headlights with toothpaste

Over time, the plastic coating of the headlights oxidizes, making them yellow and fog up more easily. Toothpaste can help solve this problem. Apply the product to the headlight and rub it well with an old toothbrush. After the toothpaste dries, sprinkle it with water and wipe it off with paper towels. The headlights will be as good as new.

Remove sticker residue with newspaper

Information stickers on the windshield of a car have to be replaced from time to time. Or remove any other ones. But they leave behind a sticky trace of glue. A newspaper will help to remove it. Put a piece of damp newspaper on the stained area and leave it for 15 minutes. This will soften the glue and make it easier to wipe off.

Protect the car with pool sticks

In a small garage, it is very easy to damage the car door by hitting it against a wall or some object. You can make the opening safe by using foam pool sticks. Simply cut one in half lengthwise and attach it to a wall or obstacle - a soft bumper is ready.

Take care of the seals

When the rubber seals around your vehicle's doors begin to fail, the protection against the elements is compromised and moisture and dust can enter. To extend the life of the rubber, apply WD-40 once a month to the rubber. This will help prevent drying and cracking.

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