Car cleaning and maintenance
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![How to Clean Your Car's Air Conditioning System](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/5/how_to_clean_your_car_s_air_conditioning_system_13553_300_150.jpg)
Are you tired of breathing in stale, dusty air every time you get in your car? Do you worry about the health risks of breathing in mold and bacteria that can build up in your car's air conditioning system? If so, you're not alone.
Many people don't realize that their car's air conditioning system needs...
![How To Clean Headlights At Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/5/how_to_clean_headlights_at_home_12593_300_150.jpg)
It doesn't matter how old your car is, making it look shiny and new can be done to even the oldest jalopies. If your car was bought new, then you should remember the original crystal clear shine of the headlights. If you have a classic or restored car, you can see just how much effort has been exerted...
![What to Do if your Car Smells like Gasoline](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/3/5/what_to_do_if_your_car_smells_like_gasoline_6533_300_150.jpg)
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Knowing what to do if your car smells like gasoline will give you the resources to act properly to a problem that is not terribly uncommon. A well-maintained vehicle means less of a chance that it will smell of gasoline inside the car. In any case, you should certainly never overlook this problem and...
![How to Remove Pine Sap from your Car](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/0/0/how_to_remove_pine_sap_from_your_car_8006_300_150.jpg)
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If you love nature and often do tours around the countryside it will not be uncommon for you to have gotten some sap on your clothes and, upon returning home, this has been stuck on the inside of the car. It may also be the case that some sap has dropped directly from the trees onto your vehicle's paintwork....
![How to Clean Your Car Windshield Better](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/5/7/how_to_clean_your_car_windshield_better_10754_300_150.jpg)
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Sometimes your car windshield just needs a deep, deep cleanse. Here at OneHowTo we never understood how street cleaners manage to clean windshields so well using only water. However, we have a simple and easy trick with which to clean your car windshield better.
Trust us, it will look way better than in many...
![How to Avoid Foggy Car Windows](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/9/how_to_avoid_foggy_car_windows_9925_300_150.jpg)
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When the cold weather arrives it is common to get fogged windows in your car. This can be dangerous sometimes, as fogged windows reduce visibility and can make driving more dangerous. It is possible to defog car windows in seconds, but it is even better to prevent fog from building up on your windows. If you're...
![How To Get Rid Of Car Smoke Smell](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/5/6/how_to_get_rid_of_car_smoke_smell_9651_300_150.jpg)
Whether you are an ex-smoker or a non-smoker, you will understand the need to get rid of car smoke smell. It is one of the worst smells you can imagine, which often feels like a fireplace or a wood furnace. It will get into everything, your seat covers, mats, your clothes, and even in your handbag....
![What to Do if Your Car Is Flooded](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/0/5/what_to_do_if_your_car_is_flooded_7509_300_150.jpg)
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Cars are increasingly electronic things, something that a few years ago was reserved for cars from high-end brands. So, if your vehicle is flooded there are many complications that may arise. If this was the case, we must be very cautious not to do something that could aggravate the damage that already been...
![How To Remove Tobacco Smoke Smell From Your Car](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/9/4/how_to_remove_tobacco_smoke_smell_from_your_car_7499_300_150.jpg)
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If you're someone who cares about having a spotless car, with the paint in good condition and immaculate upholstery, you will definitely want to avoid foul odors taking over your car, especially the stale smell associated with smoking. And although it seems difficult, it is possible remove the nasty smell...
![How To Make A Car Air Freshener At Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/5/how_to_make_a_car_air_freshener_at_home_7580_300_150.jpg)
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Do you want to change the fragrance of your car? Then you have two options: the first is to go to the supermarket to buy a chemical freshener and the second is to choose your favorite perfumes and create yourself an air freshener for you car. This second option is much more natural and personalized as...
![What Are The Different Types Of Car Filters](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/1/what_are_the_different_types_of_car_filters_7152_300_150.jpg)
There are various different types of filters present in your car, and each one does a different job. As the name suggests, a car filter is there to filter the physical elements that are present in the gases or fluids entering the vehicle or passing through the internal parts, such as oil and fuel filters.
Car...
![How To Clean A Car Engine Safely](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/1/3/how_to_clean_a_car_engine_safely_6314_300_150.jpg)
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The cleanliness of the engine of your car is a maintenance task that should be carried out every two years if you use your vehicle primarily in the city, or, every year if you drive your vehicle in mountainous areas.
Excess dust in the engine may cause the radiator to become blocked, which might lead...
![The Best Way to Remove Stains from a Car Seat](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/2/8/the_best_way_to_remove_stains_from_a_car_seat_5820_300_150.jpg)
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A stain on your car seat can spoil the interior of an otherwise clean car. The most effective method is always prevention - preventing stains from occurring - as there are many kinds that are difficult to remove completely. To avoid this, do not eat or drink inside the car and do not let other occupants...
![How to make A Car Smell Good Naturally](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/2/7/how_to_make_a_car_smell_good_naturally_5728_300_150.jpg)
Our cars are confined spaces with absorbent seating where we often cram whole families into. It is unsurprising that this can lead to bad smells and foul odors seeping into your car interior and staying there. If it's winter time, we often can't even open the windows to get some fresh air in. Smoking, drink...
![How To Remove Oil Smell From Your Car](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/6/how_to_remove_oil_smell_from_your_car_5671_300_150.jpg)
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A smell of oil in your car may be indicative of a fault. You should never ignore this smell because your car could break down at any point and you'd be putting your life in danger. Possible components that might be faulty include the fuel tank, the carburetor and fuel filter. The smell might, on the other...
![How to clean a Spark Plug](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/1/9/how_to_clean_a_spark_plug_5918_300_150.jpg)
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For an internal combustion engine to operate properly it needs three main ingredients which are air, fuel and spark. The internal combustion engine carburetor mixes the air and fuel to create a highly combustible mixture and the spark plug provides the spark which ignites the mixture of air and fuel...
![How To Remove Old Car Smell](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/5/how_to_remove_old_car_smell_569_300_150.jpg)
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An old car can give off a bad smell for a number of reasons, from not being properly maintained in terms of cleaning, to interior fittings that have taken in a lot of moisture, and transporting products that give off a very strong smell. That old car smell is among the most difficult smells to get rid of,...
![How to Defog a Car Windshield in Seconds](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/5/2/how_to_defog_a_car_windshield_in_seconds_2251_300_150.jpg)
There are some advantages to living in a cold climate, but keeping your car in top condition often isn't one of them. Glass can crack, liquids can freeze and the conditions of the road can be very dangerous. One less hazardous, but very annoying winter car problem, is that the windshield can fog up just...
![How to Clean Car Roof Lining](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/8/8/how_to_clean_car_roof_lining_881_300_150.jpg)
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The roof lining in a car is actually quite delicate, unlike the exterior which you can easily just clean by going through a car wash. At oneHOWTO, we'll show you how to clean this important part of the vehicle quickly and easily. You've no doubt wondered on occasion how to clean the car roof lining, so we're...
![How To Remove Sick Smell From Your Car](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/0/how_to_remove_sick_smell_from_your_car_69_300_150.jpg)
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If you travel with children on windy roads it is almost impossible to prevent car sickness and vomiting. Once you have already cleaned the car, you may notice a further unpleasant smell of vomit in the vehicle. This is normal because vomit is very acidic and the smell is difficult to remove completely....