A clean car is a happy one, but no matter how much you try, sometimes it’s simply impossible to maintain! And when you throw kids and pets into the picture, you might as well throw up the white flag, because it’s game over. If keeping your car clean is a battle you constantly lose, you may need to delve into the world of hacks. Every once in a while, you come across a small tip or trick that completely changes the way you approach a task, and there are plenty out there that focus on cleaning (and maintaining) your vehicle. Here are a few quick and easy tricks to try the next time you plan on tackling the nightmare that is your messy car!

1. DIY Armor All Wipes

Having a stash of these on hand will help you maintain a clean dash. They are also great to use on your steering wheel and gear shift!

2. Cup Holder Hack

The one area of your vehicle that not only collects dust and sticky messes, but is also probably neglected, is your cup holders. The next time you clean them out, keep them neat and tidy by using silicon baking liners, which are much easier to maintain because they can be removed at any time!