Is your car starting to become messy? Between your kids, your friends, your pets, etc. it can be hard to keep the inside of your car clean. There are a lot of things you can do to help maintain your car’s interior:

1. Be certain that if someone brings something into your car, that they take it out with them when they leave. Kids should take responsibility for any books, cups, or stuffed animals that they bring into the car. When they leave they must take their belongings with them. It may be helpful to limit each child to one item per car ride.

2. Keep a trash bag in your car. This will help maintain garbage and wet or dirty clothes. It may be helpful to leave your oldest child in charge of the garbage bag.

3. Purchase spill-proof cups and snack bowls for young children. A “snack trap” is a smart purchase because it will prevent snacks from spilling onto your car’s floor and seats.

4. Leave toothpaste in your car’s glove compartment. It can help save your upholstery from stains. You can rub it gently on stains such as lipstick and ketchup in order to get rid of them.

5. Purchase rubber mats that you can place on top of your car’s carpets. If you do not want to spend any extra money, you can flip your mats so that the rubber side is facing upwards.

It is not always easy to maintain your car’s interior if you are living a busy lifestyle. However, these tips can really help you keep your car clean. Don’t just purchase an auto warranty to help with maintaining your car, be sure to take these steps and keep your interior clean.