If you are a parent who has to drive around your children, you know the horror of looking in your back seat at a variety of mystery spills and food crumbs. No matter your personal car habits, your car can quickly become a mess if you don't have a set of rules and procedures for your kids. It can be difficult to keep your car clean on long road trips. Here are some ways to keep your car clean during long car rides and with messy kids.
The simplest solution to a crumbs-laden back seat is to have no food allowed inside the car. Disallowing food to be consumed while driving will greatly reduce spillage and prevent food from hiding between the seats. This rule will not be enforced if you only take your kids along for short trips. However, this may not be the best rule for a roadtrip. It is best to stick to simple foods when you are on the road.
You're familiar with all those muffin liners that aren't used that often? They are very useful. Place extra cupcake liners inside the cup holders to keep them clean. This will not only keep them clean, but also makes it easy to clean out any trash that has been placed in the cups. Simply take out the cupcakeliners, discard them, and then replace them with new ones as needed.
Dirty shoes and spilled food can cause damage to the car's floor mats. Put a couple of extra bath towels under your car. You will be able to protect your car's floors and also clean up food droppings. The bath rug can be removed easily and tossed over your trashcan.
Place a reusable trash bag behind both the front and back seats to reduce trash. This will make it easier to clean up and easy for kids younger than 5 years old.
Consider purchasing a back seat cover if you own a car with a light-colored interior. These covers are excellent kick guards that prevent damage from kicking as well as smudging.
We hope these tips can help you keep the car clean, even if your kids are messing around!