Car Accessories To Keep Your Car Neat and Tidy
Unless referring to people, too few of us have a ‘what comes in, must go out’ rule in our cars. Very often, what comes in develops into an unbearable amount of clutter before it is finally removed. Keeping your car tidy makes traveling more pleasant, avoids misplacing items, and assists to maintain the interior wellbeing of your car.
With just a few car accessories you can transform the interior of your car. Check out these simple, yet ingenious ways to keep your car (and your family) in order.
Trunk Organizer
Trunk organizers have a few compartments and are generally foldable. This makes them compact when not in use. Some versions have handles on the sides and Velcro at the bottom so they won’t move around or fall over while driving.
These are great to organize the trunk with work files, school or kids items, shopping and even your car’s emergency kit. Dirty shoes won’t make the entire trunk dirty. Instead, they’ll remain in a dedicated compartment. While providing optimal organization these storage boxes still leave enough space for other items.
Backseat Organizer
Besides its organizational benefits, backseat organizers also prevent dirty kids’ shoes from rubbing against the back of the front seats. These organizers attach to the back of the front seats. They feature one large or a few smaller pockets. They’re great for kids’ snacks and toys on road trips but also serve as a good place to keep chargers, paperwork, and school items.
Handbag Holder
A handbag holder attaches to the headrests of the two front seats. It sits like a hammock for your handbag just behind the center console and handbrake. This closes the gap between the two seats which not only prevents your bag from falling into the back but also prevents pets from jumping into the front. It keeps your purse off the ground, stable and within easy reach.
Cleaning Slime
It turns out that kids’ toy slime has a place in this world after all. Cleaning slime is a ball of squishy matter that picks up dust pretty easily. Simply press the slime against all the hard-to-clean crevices to remove dust, dirt and crumbs in an instant. Since the shape conforms to whatever you press it against, it’s ideal for air vents and small gaps between buttons and controls.
Car Ashtray
You may have noticed that some years ago most vehicle manufacturers started phasing out ashtrays in cars. For non-smokers, these also doubled as small change holders or a place to stash wrappers and other small bits of rubbish.
Car ashtrays are, however, available separately and a little more sophisticated than the old built-in versions. They generally fit into one of the cup holders. If you’re a smoker, a car ashtray is a must. It gives you a place to throw cigarette butts and prevents them from being tossed out the window. Not only is this hazardous but it’s also bad for the environment since they’re not biodegradable.
Car ashtrays prevent ash from falling in the car. They limit the smoke and odor, which better preserves the car interior. Some designs include a cigarette lighter and are big enough to serve as a place for small rubbish items. Since they’re portable you can use them anywhere and just empty them on the go.
A tidy car makes carpooling and commuting pleasant. It helps you stay organized, feel on top of things and most importantly, it offers a hygienic ride for everyone.