Make Road Trip Car Cleanup Fast and Easy

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Road trips are a great excuse to escape from everyday hassles and put miles on the car. New scenery, tasty food, and a break from the routine make for a memorable road trip. But at the end of the day, how do you make that vehicle pristine again? Here are three great finds from eBay Motors to make car cleanup fast and easy.

Armor All Wash Pods

ArmorAll Car Wash PodsYou know better than to go through a car wash with those stiff, dirty brushes. You could take a bottle of car wash on the trip, but then there’s the worry about spills and messes. Armor All washes away those worries with its new Wash Pods. Each pod holds a concentrated solution of cleaner that quickly dissolves in a bucket of water. The pod is sufficient for one car and won’t strip away the existing wax—no worries about measuring out the soap. Plus, the small size means you’ll have plenty of room in the trunk for traveling essentials. A quality car wash is a must-have for any road trip. Take a few on the road; cleaning up is now a simple chore.

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Collapsible Bucket

Adam's Polishes collapsable bucket

Since we now have the car wash, how do we add water? Simple: Just pull out this collapsible bucket from Adam’s Polishes. The bucket holds five gallons and includes a handle and carrying case. The bucket is a functional 11 inches in diameter and, when fully open, is just over 13 inches tall.

It collapses down to a svelte one and a half inches so that it will fit anywhere. The inner liner is waterproof, thanks to a layer of high-density polyurethane, making it the perfect car wash bucket for a road trip. In a pinch, it can also serve as a trash can or ice bucket.

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Bug Remover

It’s best to remove bird droppings and bug splatters before they etch and damage the paint’s finish. But even your favorite car wash solution can have problems removing these splatters. Adam’s Bug Remover comes in a spray bottle and can be used prior to washing your car or as a stand-alone cleaner. It attacks the pesky bug remnants that can cause corrosion and paint damage.

Happy guy cleaning his car's front bumper with a blue microfiber towel.

Spray it on and watch those insect remains fall off like magic as the product breaks them down. The product can be used on bumpers, glass, and metal surfaces. Say goodbye to those obnoxious road trip bug splatters, and hello to a sparkling front end.

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Along with these three products, toss in some quality microfibers, and you will be set for whatever Mother Nature throws at you. A microfiber towel absorbs a tremendous amount of water to avoid water spots. Plus, the thick, plush fibers will trap any contaminants in the nap and prevent any scratches or mars.

Stack of five red microfiber towels

If you get three different colors, you can use them for glass, interior, and exterior touch-ups. Let the towels dry thoroughly before storing them away in the trunk. Enjoy that road trip, knowing that cleanup will be a breeze with these products available now on eBay Motors.

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About the Author

Mark C. Bach has oil in his veins and remembers feeler gauges and brake springs. He has a love for all things that move, especially old-school muscle cars. Bach writes for a variety of outlets, including Chevy Classics and FuelCurve.com, and maintains Route66pubco.com.