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Five cleaning hacks for travelling with kids in your car – 30p item eliminates hand marks & finger smudges on windows
Many useful items might already be to hand in your kitchen cupboards
A GROUP of car experts have revealed five cleaning hacks perfect for travelling with kids.
have pulled together to help out parents with their top cleaning tips for those long holiday road trips - including an item that costs just 30p that can eliminate hand marks and finger smudges from windows.
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1. LEMON
A simple lemon can do wonders for removing stubborn smudges and messy fingerprints on car windows.
The household staple, that can be as little as 30p, provides drivers with a cost-effective and easy method to make windows shine.
Using just two parts lemon juice to one part water, the acidic solution will result in both streak free glass and a fragrant citrus smell inside your motor.
2. WHITE VINEGAR
Another cost-effective tip is using white vinegar to disguise foul odours.
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For approximately £1, a small bowl of vinegar left in your car will clear any lingering smells left from feeding time or even travel sickness or potty training.
You can also ventilate your car briefly afterwards to clear the smell of the vinegar.
3. READY-MADE SLIME
Crumbs littering tiny crevices inside your motor can be a nightmare to clean after a road trip.
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However, a clever can save parents time and money by picking up crumbs in areas that cannot be reached by simply hoovering.
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4. HAIRSPRAY
Hairspray, rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover are perfect stain-removers for stubborn marks from stray colouring pens.
For as little as 99p, you can use a small amount with a cloth and dab the stained area to remove the mess, but not damage the leather.
But do be careful to ensure that the hairspray does not dry - or it could damage your car seats.
The white vinegar you used for banishing nasty smells can also be used as a alternative option for removing stains on fabric upholstery.
5. BAKING SODA
Baking soda has always been a trusted cleaning solution for around the home, but it can also come in handy for sorting out spilled drinks on a car's carpet.
Bicarbonate soda is another budget-friendly solution and can be found for just 75p.
Dry the spill up as quickly as possible and apply baking soda to the area.
After letting it sit for around 10-15 minutes, wipe up the bicarbonate soda for spotless results.
ULTIMATE FIVE CLEANING TIPS:
- A humble 30p lemon eliminates hand marks and finger smudges on windows
- Banish sick and food odours with THIS £1 household essential
- A ready made slime is available to clean crumbs out of hard to reach crevasses
- Hairspray is not just for your hair - it could remove pen stains from your car seats
- Bicarbonate soda can sort spilled drinks on your vehicle's carpet
There are many savvy cleaning hacks for removing stains and stubborn smells from around your car and home.
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