Useful Tips To Keep Your Car Safe And Clean

Don't use "cruise control" when road is wet.  Although this handy feature on your car will save on gas ($) while driving the open road.  If car hydro-planes, car will accelerate, and when your wheels come in contact with road again, swerving and sliding will be unavoidable.  Not good!

Baking soda on a damp rag is the best (and cheapest) option to remove bugs and tar from your car.  This application will not damage paint or leave an odor.  No residue left after rinsing with plain ol' water.

Here's a great tip for easy clean up around your baby's car seat.  An old bath towel, tablecloth, pillowcase, rug or bath mat placed under baby and car seat will catch fall out from above.  Remove, shake and launder, then replace for your next road trip.

Under a high chair could prove useful too!

Clear plastic runner material sold at home improvement stores can be cut to fit perfectly in place of expensive car mats sold at car dealerships.