Drivers are only now realizing that this 29 pence kitchen staple leaves windscreens spotless
It was a bull’s eye, the fly didn’t stand a chance. But its remnants have been living like a stain on your windshield for weeks and it’s about time something happened.
But don’t worry, a 29 pence staple in the kitchen cupboard is all you need to rid your windshield of that grimy stain and all the other streaks and marks.
The solution is one of five tips for keeping your bike spotless, shared by a TikTok cleaning expert with their 1.3 million followers.
A cleaning expert shared five tips to make your car look like new again, and users may already have some cleaning products
Chantel Mila, who goes by the username @mama_mila_, posted five hacks that she claims will “change the way you clean your car,” including using cleaning vinegar
Drivers can swap cleaning vinegar for white vinegar or distilled malt vinegar, which can be bought online from Asda for just 29p
Chantel Mila, who goes by the username @mama_mila_, posted five hacks that she claims will “change the way you clean your car.”
She said using cleaning vinegar will remove any stains and give a glistening finish in minutes.
Drivers can also use white vinegar or distilled malt vinegar, which can be bought online from Asda for just 29p.
Chantel said, “Mix equal parts white vinegar and water to give you shine.”
In the clip, she added the mixture to a rag and wiped her windshield, instantly removing a buildup of grime.
The cleaner listed four other handy hacks for keeping your car fresh, including using a thin grout brush to clean tight crevices.
Another great way to tackle the hard to reach places is to wrap a cloth around a drink bottle to clean cup holders.
The cleaner listed four other handy hacks to keep your car fresh and ways to clean those hard-to-reach places. Including the use of some other everyday objects, such as a drinking bottle
The professional cleaner advised using a thin grout brush to clean tight crevices, such as between your seats
After using these cleaning hacks, Chantel advised her followers to use linen spray to keep your car smelling fresh.
To keep your car from getting dirty, she recommended putting a towel in the back seat, which is a perfect idea for motorists with kids or pets.
The viral video currently has over 334,000 views and has received 17,000 likes and over 5,000 saves from potential drivers.
Since the video was posted, Chantel has added a few more tips, including how to clean the outside of your car.
For drivers with pets and children, using a towel in the back seat is a great way to prevent dirt build-up
Keep your car smelling fresh! A TikTok user advised using linen spray after a deep clean to give your car that after-wash feel
In the video, she used a microfiber mop to clean the outside of her car, covering those hard-to-reach areas in a few quick strokes.
She then scrubbed her headlights with baking soda and lemon to make them “sparkle.”
Chantel put lemon oil on a rag, scrubbed her seats, and claimed, “(It) cleans leather and makes your car smell great.”
She also suggested using slime to easily trap the dust in your car.
The video has since been viewed more than 1.2 million times and has been saved 25,000 times by intrigued TikTokers.
One commented, “The mop is genius.”
Another agreed: ‘Genius! Especially the headlights.’
While another wrote, “I need to wash my car this week. Will try some.’
However, before you jump to try the tricks, Chantel recommended trying a patch test on your car, as every car finish is “different” and can react differently.
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