My car is 8 years old but still looks brand new, thanks to some things I've invested in to protect it from my kids and everyday wear. I also make a point of throwing out any garbage when I get home and/or when I get gas to keep it nice and clean!
An absolute must to protect your car's carpets and they look great too!
WeatherTech: Custom Fit Car Mats, Floor Mats, Trunk Liners ...
Makes your Weathertech mats and other trim look new again!
Trim Shine - Amazon.com
Have had these under my car seats since my kids were born and underneath my car still looks brand new. I power wash these a couple times a year to get the stuck-on crumbs and other mystery foods out!
Car Seat Protectors & Kick Mats for Baby
Put these on the back of your front seats to protect them from kicking kids. Can power wash these, too.
Car Seat Kick Mat (2 Pack) - Nuby
I keep these in my center console for a quick wipe-down at red lights or in pickup line.
Turtle Wax 30Ct Cleaning Auto Wipes Pouch: Citrus Scented Car ...
Great for hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, especially for getting dust out of air vents.
PULIDIKI Car Cleaning Gel Putty, Universal
Always good to have these in the way back to keep things from banging around.
Bungee Cords - Amazon.com
I was skeptical about this but now I’m addicted! It’s 5 mins start to finish and makes my car sparkling clean.
Unlimited Club - Crew Carwash
Love this because you can take off the cover and put it in the washer and hose down the rest of it to keep it fresh.
GoFit Backless Booster Car Seat
This won’t keep your car clean but it will provide peace of mind if you are ever feeling like your pressure is low. Hot tip- learn what your pressure should be and learn how to fill your tires at the gas station (it’s free!).
Tire Pressure Gauge
Get yourself a little garbage can that fits into a cup holder so kids know where their trash goes (rather than on the floor)!
Car Trash Can - Amazon.com
A portable shop vac makes it easy to vacuum without the hassle of taking out the big powerful vacuum and messing with cords!
18V ONE+ 1 GALLON WET/DRY VACUUM - RYOBI Tools
Get yourself a big box of baby wipes and keep a pack in the car at all times to clean up little messes as they happen!
