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Did you know that many household items can be used to wash your car? You don’t need a pressure washer or fancy cleaning products to get your car shiny clean – warm water, soap and microfibre cloths will do the job (kuanamzikipoa pia). Here’s our guide to washing your car at home. 

Tip: Got kids at home? Get them involved with washing the car for a bit of fun.

Part one: Prepare for your car wash

 1. Gather your equipment

It’s better to round up everything you need before starting to wash your car you will need:

• Water hose
• Sponge
• Two Buckets
• Stiff brush (brush from a dustpan will work)
• Car wash (shampoo can be used if you don’t have any. Do not use dish washing up liquid as it’s too abrasive)
• Glass cleaner (white vinegar and newspaper can be used too)
• Microfibre towel
• Car wax 

Fill your bucket with warm water and soap and the other with normal water. These will be your washing and rinsing buckets – you may want to use two washing buckets if your car is very dirty or if you’d like to use separate buckets for the car body and wheels. 

Tip: Vaanguomzee–hiikaziinauchafu!

2. Prep your car

Ensure that your car is parked out of direct sunlight to avoid premature drying that can lead to streaks. Then check the following:

• Windows are closed
• Antenna is retracted
• Windshield wipers are pulled from screen into propped position 

Part Two: Washing the car 

 1. Hose off the car

Start by hosing down the car to loosen and soften any dirt. Always point the water flow downwards to ensure it doesn’t drip in through the rubber window seals. Avoid using a strong jet of water at this stage as it could move the dirt around and cause scratching.

2. Wash the wheels

It’s best to start with washing the wheels as they are usually the dirtiest. Hose away the loose dirt and then use your brush to scrub the wheel openings. Keep scrubbing and rinsing until the water looks clean coming out of the wheel.

3. Wash the car with a mitt or sponge 

Soak the sponge / mitt in the soapy water and rub the car working from top to bottom. Do not use a scrubbing brush on the car as it could scrape the paintwork. Continue to soak, wash and rinse until you’ve removed dirt such as bugs, bird droppings and mud and the whole car is soapy. You may need to change the water or mitt throughout the process if your car is very dirty.

4. Rinse each section of the car as you wash it

It’s important to rinse the soapy areas of your car before moving on to the next section – dried soap can cause damage to the paint. Keep the entire car wet with the hose as you complete this. Keeping the car wet will stop water droplet marks until you are ready to dry the car later.

5. Spray the underside of your car

Take a moment to spray the underside of your car with the hose to rinse it.

Part Three: Drying your car 

1. Dry your car with clean, dry microfiber towels 

Microfiber towels work best for drying your car but cotton towels will work too. You may need several towels. Starting at the top, wipe and dry the car ensuring that no residue is left and each section is fully dry to prevent rusting. 

2. Wax your car

Wax should only ever be applied to a clean, fully dry car. It usually involves rubbing wax into the car’s paintwork in sections followed by buffing with a clean cloth. Follow the instructions on the wax product you’re using for the best results. 

3. Do I have to wax my car?

Waxing your car adds a layer of protection to your paintwork and delays the fading of colour. It will also give your car a shiny finish and keep your car cleaner for longer. 

4. Clean your car windows

You can clean your car windows with window cleaner or by applying white vinegar with newspaper in quick, circular motions. Now is a good time to check the fluid for your windscreen washer pump and test your oil levels with the dipstick. 

Part Four: Inside your car

You can choose to finish cleaning your car when it’s dry or you can move to cleaning the inside – it all depends how much time you have. 

2. Polish your car

Eliminate dust etc by using household polish and a cloth on your car’s surfaces. 

3. Get rid of any rubbish or clutter

Open the glove box and boot to get rid of anything that doesn’t belong there. Throw out the rubbish and reorganise what’s left so it’s neat and tidy. Check that your spare tyre and emergency kits are in working order while you’re cleaning the boot.

Now it’s time to give yourself a pat on the back as your car is spic and span both inside and out and you’ve saved the cost of a garage wash. 

Wax will help to protect your car’s paintwork, but it won’t have much effect if you’re involved in an incident. Ensure your car and its passengers are protected with a comprehensive insurance policy from a reliable insurer.

Use Galvaclean for a shiny finish

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Glue yourself to the nearest chair and stick around for 10 things you may have not known about adhesives!

1. Difference Between Glue and Adhesive

The terms glue and adhesive are oftentimes used interchangeably, however there actually is a difference between the two. When it comes to the name, “glues” are technically made with natural materials, such as animal byproducts and resins. “Adhesives,” according to the definition, are created with synthetic, man-made materials. 

2. Glue Was Made from Fish

For the longest time, glue has been made with random materials. From tree sap and beeswax, to egg whites and animal blood… and surprisingly fish. The first commercial glue company within the United Kingdom, in the 1700s, created glue from our aquatic acquaintances, sturgeons. 

3. Duct Tape Was Created For WWII Troops

Yes duct tape is a favorite throughout the world due to its strength, long-lasting quality, ease of use, and its waterproof nature – but it didn’t always start out that way. 

In World War II, troops often had to repair machines, weapons, even battle wounds, at a moment’s notice. Heavy tape alone was not holding things together, as conditions were often rainy and wet. Therefore, Duct Tape was created – a thick, waterproof tape that was sure to help the troops in their unplanned, but necessary repairs. 

4. Duct Tape Was Actually Called Duck Tape

If you’ve ever had someone laugh at you for accidentally calling Duct Tape “Duck Tape,” you’re not alone. And, you’re also not wrong. Originally, Duct Tape was called Duck Tape, due to its waterproof characteristic: “like water off a duck’s back.” Plus, it was made from duck cloth. The name was only revised when the company later changed hands and the tape began to be used frequently for wrapping air ducts. 

5. Super Glue Was an Accident

Super glue, scientifically referred to as cyanoacrylate, was not created on purpose. In 1942, Dr. Harry Coover was trying to create a clear plastic for gunsights to be used in the war. During his testing and experimenting, he accidentally created cyanoacrylate – more commonly known as super glue. Though you’d assume he’d be happy about this serendipitous moment, he was not. He was annoyed by how relentlessly sticky this new substance was.

6. Not All Glue is Acid-Free

In recent years, many paper crafting companies have learned about the harmful role that naturally-found acids can play on our documents, family photos, and memorabilia over time. In response to that, many companies have created and marketed acid-free papers, stickers, ephemera, and more. 

However, more often than we’d like to admit, we forget to check our adhesives! Many adhesives still contain acid, so make sure you always check the label for words like “archival” or “acid free.” We recommend these acid-free adhesives for all of your paper crafting projects, as it’s acid-free, extremely sticky, and surprisingly affordable. 

7. Glue Saves Penguins’ Lives

When a penguin is nestled in its fragile egg, it always runs the risk of getting a small crack or fissure, subsequently resulting in the tiny chick not surviving past birth. However, some small cracks and fissures can be and have been fixed with the help of liquid glue! Elmer’s Glue, for example, is strong enough to fill in the small cracks on a delicate egg, but weak enough for the baby penguin to still miraculously emerge when he or she hatches! 

Thanks to liquid glue, we have more penguins in the world. And who doesn’t love that?! 

8. Glue Holds a Guinness World Record

Okay, so it’s not actually held by “glue,” but it’s about glue! In September of 2013, the German Aerospace Center succeeded in establishing the new world record for the heaviest weight ever lifted by glue – and it’s wildly impressive, to the point of feigning disbelief. 

A 15.5 x 15.5 square inch of a glued area managed to lift 16.09 tons. That’s 35,472 lbs and 6.4 oz! Now the important follow-up question: how many scrapbooking supplies would 16 tons look like?!

9. Lipstick Inspired the Glue Stick

The glue stick was invented in 1969 after a German company was inspired by the easy application of lipstick. With its easy twist-up function all contained in a capped tube, this was a whole new world for adhesives. They say that life is short, so buy the lipstick – but we crafters will take a glue stick too, please! 

10.Geckos Are Teaching Glue Developers

We’ve all seen lizards and geckos scurry up the side of a wall or stay put on one for hours at a time. It’s an amazing feat, due to the tiny, sticky hairs on the bottom of their feet! These little hairs are super sticky and much stronger than our stickiest synthetic glues. Each square millimeter holds 14,000 or more of these tiny, adherent hairs, allowing geckos to grip onto walls effortlessly, for as long as they’d like. 

Glue researchers and developers are trying to learn by studying Geckos to create something similar, synthetically, to create better, stronger, more long-lasting glue! We crafters can all cheer to that!

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