Take care of the car in the winter

Many of us use vehicle covers today, especially during the Winter. Car covers are a great product. Protecting your Car, SUV, Truck or Recreational Vehicle will prevent fading and scratching and protect from environmental conditions such as snow and ice. They are also a great way to maintain a clean finish. Naturally what is not settling on the finish is settling on the cover itself therefore periodically cleaning to promote their own longevity is a good idea. Some environmental conditions require extra care as well.

There are a few ways to go about cleaning a standard car cover. You can either machine or hand wash the cover. Always check the product label to ensure proper precautions are made. If you decide the use a machine, you will need the large capacity commercial type found at a Laundromat depending on the size of your particular cover. Use a delicate detergent such as Woolite and be sure the cycle setting is delicate.

For hand washing you should wash it with diluted Woolite type soap. It is best to do this while the cover is on the vehicle. You can go about it just like you were washing the car itself. Us a large sponge and circular motion. Rinsing entirely and thoroughly. For tough stains you may try a little simple green to break down sap or bird droppings.For drying, you can leave the cover on the vehicle or line dry. Air drying is best but you can use a dryer but do not use a heat setting or the cover will shrink.

For the EZ Roll Up Covers, cleaning care is a bit different as you cannot put this type in the dryer at all. I would recommend taking the cover with you to a car wash. If the vehicle is not clean, be sure to clean it before applying the EZ Roll Up Cover. Once the vehicle is dry you can cover it as you normally would. At this point you can use the high pressure washer to clean the cover while it is on your vehicle. You can then roll it up, take it home and put it back on the vehicle to dry.

Remember, regular care of your cover will ensure it does it's job for a long time. Spring is upon us and it is time to refresh your cover before the sun comes out. Keeping it clean is important for longevity. For more information on vehicle covers, please visit www.elitecarcoversonline.com.

Elin Ray Product Specialist