Wellness on the Go: 5 DIY Recipes to Clean Your Car That You’ll Love

According to a study done by the Harvard Health Watch, the average American spends 615 hours in the car every year! With so much time spent in your vehicle, it may be time to give your car a good cleaning!  

We’ve gathered the top 5 DIY Recipes to Clean Your Car since a fresh, clean car is more fun to drive and much more pleasant to be in!

5 DIY Recipes to Clean Your Car:

Exterior

• Tire Cleaner:  Mix 2 parts baking soda and 1 part water together to form a paste.  Add 4-6 drops Lemon Essential Oil. Work the paste into the tires with a scrub brush.  Let it sit for several minutes then rinse off.
• Degreaser:  Mix 2 cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 20 drops of Orange Essential Oil in a spray bottle.  Spray on grease and wipe away with a damp towel. (Note: this mixture works great on greasy ovens too!)
• Window Cleaner:  Add 8 ounces of vinegar and 6 drops of Lemon Essential Oil to a spray bottle.  Shake to mix, then spray on all windows. Allow to sit for a few moments then wipe off with a soft cloth or newspapers.

Interior

• Surface Cleaner:  Mix together equal parts of vinegar and water with 4-6 drops of Resistance Essential Oil in a spray bottle.  Spray console, dashboard, running boards, vinyl seats, or other surfaces and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
• Carpet and Upholstery:  Combine about 15-20 drops of your favorite Essential Oil such as Resistance, or Peppermint with 1 cup of baking soda.  Sprinkle over the carpet or upholstery and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Vacuum completely.
• DIY Car Air Freshener:  We provide the shape, you spray & enjoy! Check out the Car Vent Clips in our Wellness on the Go collection for a cute air freshener that adds some boho style to your car! Clip them on your car vents, then pray the vent clip with your favorite JE Essential Oil and turn the heat or AC on. VOILA! A fresh scent and some aromatherapy on the road!

Note:  Lemon Essential Oil may cause fading when exposed to sunlight.  If using Lemon Essential Oil (which is included in our Resistance Blend), be sure to test a small area of upholstery or surfaces, particularly if they are black.

Now you can sit back an admire that fresh car smell and be proud that you did it all with DIY recipes to clean your car!

My Car is Clean… Now what?!

Once you have completed your Makeover with our DIY recipes to clean your car, follow these tips to keep your car looking clean:

1. Always keep a trash can in the car and empty it regularly. The floor behind the driver’s seat is not a trash can!! LOL
2. Use Cup Holder Liners or add large-sized silicone baking cups as liners.  This makes cleaning spills, build-up, and sticky messes a breeze.
3. Replace the Air Freshener Regularly or use JE Essential Oil Sprays. See DIY Recipe #5 for more info!
4. Every time you leave your car, take something out.  That way things to just get piled up in the back seat and trash stays under control.
5. Use Organizers.  There are so many great car organizers on the market and they make a huge difference in controlling that vehicle clutter.
6. Clean up big messes when they happen and try to tidy up the car once a week or so to keep it looking good!
7. Keep extra napkins in the glove compartment.  You never know when you might need them and they sure do come in handy for quick clean-up emergencies.

Take your Wellness on the Go!

What are your favorite ways to keep your car clean and organized?  No matter where your vehicle takes you, you’ll enjoy a clean & fresh ride when you use our DIY recipes to clean your car. Be sure to stock up on Lemon, Orange or Peppermint Essential Oils so you can freshen up your car anytime to you want!

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