News Published on : 07-Mar-2022 17:37:38

Do heed caution with interior cleaning hacks There are loads of interior cleaning hacks you can find on websites like TikTok such as using a squeegee to remove pet hair and putting silicone cupcake moulds in your cup holder. Whilst some are relatively harmless there are also ones that can cause more harm than good. For example plenty of TikTokers recommend using olive oil to make your dashboard shiny. Whilst this may seem like a good idea in theory if you don t wipe off all the oil it will be slippery and could potentially be dangerous. You should always be cautious when trying out something different to clean your interiors and if using a new product like carpet cleaner vinegar or baking soda always test on a small out-of-sight area first. Do use a towel to stop windscreen freezing over This particular trick for a frosty morning went viral with over 145 000 likes on TikTok. The tried-and-tested method involves simply placing a large towel over your windscreen in the evening during winter. In the morning the towel itself will be frozen leaving your windscreen frost free and ready to go. Don t use a bag of hot water to defrost the screen Another winter-orientated hack that went viral onTikTok is to use a bag of hot water to defrost your windscreen. Whilst the user caveats that the temperature shouldn t be too hot it would be easy to underestimate the heat - and end up with a cracked windscreen. Which you really don t want. Don t use a plunger to pull out dents Believe it or not the use of a plunger to pull out dents after an accident did become popular on the app. Whilst it may work for small bumps it s generally recommended to avoid this one as you could end up pulling the metal out too far and making it worse. Best to leave dent repair to the professionals. Don t use toothpaste for scuffs Whilst toothpaste can be used for a variety of cleaning hacks the one to avoid is using it to buff out scuffs and scratches. This method has been tried by professionals however you would need a certain type of toothpaste for it to work. You might be best to avoid this hack because you could end up rubbing off your clearcoat leaving your paint exposed to the natural elements. Don t create a DIY foaming jet wash This car hack went viral in the summer involving a hose pipe and washing up liquid to create a DIY foaming car wash. Whilst it may look great in theory the sheer power of your hose pipe could end up causing small fragments of muck to damage your paintwork. Definitely one to leave to the professionals.