Often, you’re inside your vehicle at least once a day to run errands or go to work. So why not make your car an extension of your home and stock it with the essentials to make your time on the road more comfortable and with fewer worries that you forgot something important at home? You can organize your car in many ways to make it functional for you and your needs.
Our team at Huffines Hyundai McKinney has compiled a list of ways to help de-clutter your life with these six ways to keep your car organized.
Keep Your Car Interior and Exterior Clean
Cleaning the interior and exterior of your vehicle is the first step in de-cluttering and organizing your life. Take your vehicle to a car wash, or buy the supplies and wash it yourself. If you’re washing your car, consider the environment you’ll be in to clean it. For example, it’s ideal to wash your car in a place with more shade and less direct sunlight. Shady areas can help reduce water spots from forming on your vehicle. You may also find it helpful to get a caddy to organize the cleaning products and make them easier to carry around.
Some items you may need to clean the exterior include:
- A hose.
- Microfiber cleaning cloth.
- Microfiber drying towel.
- Large wash bucket.
- Maintenance car shampoo.
- Automotive-safe glass cleaner.
- Pressure washer.
- Wheel washing mitt or brush.
Once you’re done cleaning the car’s exterior, it’s time to clean the interior. Cleaning the interior is important because it helps get rid of germs and viruses and keeps your vehicle looking and smelling fresh. Here’s what you’ll need for washing the interior:
- Trash bin.
- Vacuum.
- Microfiber cleaning cloth.
- Microfiber drying towel.
- Disinfecting wipes.
- Water.
- Leather cleaner or conditioner.
- Bucket.
- Sponge.
- Carpet cleaner.
- Stiff-bristled scrub brush.
- Ammonia-free commercial window cleaner.
After the exterior and interior are clean and germ-free, you can start organizing the inside.
Organize Your Car Documents in a File Folder
One of the easiest ways to reduce the clutter in your car is by organizing your essential car documents, like your car registration and insurance, into a file folder. There are small file folder sizes available that make it compact and convenient for smaller spaces, like a car. You can place the document inside with labels, so you know where each document is in the car before you need it. Then, put it inside the glove box.
Place a Trash Can Inside the Car
Having a trash can inside your car can reduce the amount of clutter accumulating in your car. A simple place to store the trash is behind the center console in the backseat because each passenger can reach it easily. This way, everyone knows where to put their unwanted items, and less trash ends up in random places inside the car, like the door compartments.
Get Trunk Organizers
Trunk organizers can make everything easier, from traveling to shopping. You can get car organizer sets online to tame the chaos. For example, the trunk can hold various objects in the organizers, like your emergency first aid kit, blankets, and car tools and essentials to help you when you’re on the side of the road. Additionally, these organizers can help you with shopping because you can place your shopping bags in the bins and take them inside with fewer trips. It may also help reduce the chances of your groceries spilling out while driving.
Have Backseat Organizers
Backseat organizers can help reduce the amount of clutter in your rear seating, especially if you have children. You can purchase these organizers online and place them on the backs of the driver and front passenger’s seats. In these organizers, you can put snacks, toys, books, and other objects for your kids. It makes it easy for them to grab, and they have a place to put things when they’re finished with them.
Make a Technology Center
A technology center is vital for your car. You can get a phone mount to use the map apps while driving. Additionally, have a phone charger with multiple adapters so passengers can charge their devices. Having multiple charged devices can come in handy for keeping children entertained. It’s also helpful if you encounter an emergency on the road, so you have a few ways to call for help. The technology center can help minimize the driver’s distractions and keep passengers content on a long road trip.
Why Is Keeping Your Car Clean Inside and Out Beneficial for You?
Keeping your car clean inside and out is beneficial for various reasons. One of those reasons is that it provides a more comfortable ride for you and your passengers. Driving in a clean car with plenty of legroom and space to sit makes it more enjoyable for you and others. While a clean vehicle can provide a comfortable ride, it can increase the safety of the drive because you and your passengers don’t have to worry about random objects obstructing the driver’s vision or distracting them while on the road.
Additionally, if you were to get into a car wreck, you may sustain fewer injuries if the car doesn’t have several objects lying around to hurt someone. Another reason keeping your car organized and clean is helpful is because it helps you locate what you need quicker. For example, if you need your first aid kit in the car, you can get to it faster when it has a designated spot in the car.
What do you think of our six ways to de-clutter your life and keep your can organized? Did we miss a helpful way to keep your vehicle organized? Contact us, and tell us about it.
Visit our dealership in McKinney, Texas, and speak with car experts about how we can help check some chores off your to-do list with our various services. While you’re here, browse our new cars and pre-owned inventory, where you might find your next dream family vehicle. Here at Huffines Hyundai McKinney, we value our customers, and we want to help make your experience at our showroom pleasant, so you feel confident when you leave our showroom.