Do you live a fast-paced life? Yeah, so do most people and that’s why many of us have trouble finding time to keep our rooms clean let alone our vehicles. But if we’re being truthful a lot of us spend more time in our vehicles then we do at home…so why do we spend more time cleaning our rooms than cleaning our cars?
On top of that, having a messy vehicle is actually dangerous. When we use our vehicle as our own personal closet on wheels, we tend to have a lot of thing rolling around freely. If one of these loose objects lodge themselves under your pedals you might find yourself in a sticky situation… literally! Plus, with a filthy vehicle, you can find yourself being distracted trying to reach something, move something, or finding something, and we all know what happens when we become distracted while driving…accidents happen!
Save yourself a headache and clean out your vehicle. It’s a new year, right? So turn over a new leaf and clean out your vehicle. Don’t know where to start? Check out our list below and get some DIY life hacks on how you can organize your car and where to put all of your stuff… a little clue, toss it out, you probably don’t need it!
Step 1: Sort and clean
- Take everything out of the car, including car seats, music, and miscellaneous items stored in the glovebox and door pockets.
- Don’t forget the trunk and cargo area!
- Organize the rest of the items into three piles: stuff you use all the time, things you use occasionally and items you might need in an emergency. Whatever doesn’t fall into these categories should be stored in your home or garage.
Step 2: Analyze
- Ask yourself, “How do I use my car?”
- Are you the taxi driver? Maybe you’re a parent with two toddlers in car seats or salesman who travels with a trunk load of samples. Whatever it is, figure it out.
Step 3: Prioritize
- Depending upon your needs, go through your three piles and prioritize the most important items in each group
- And just like seasonal clothes in a closet, many items such as ice scrapers and emergency kits should be stored back into your vehicle
Step 4: Contain your needs
- Loose objects in the car lead to disorganization and mess. In the event of a sudden stop or a crash, they can also damage your car or, worse, injure your occupants. Get yourself a good organizer to keep all of your items concise and easy to access.
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