Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Cadillac

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Cadillac

The changing of the seasons is the ideal time to give your Cadillac the attention it deserves.

From achieving crystal clear windows to flawlessly clean floor mats, discover simple, yet effective, techniques to make your car shine.

It’s a good practice to test all cleaning products in an inconspicuous area first. Owners’ manuals often recommend how to clean your Cadillac, but here are six ways you can feel refreshed before your next road trip.

1. Crystal clear windows
   Mix a solution of equal parts tap water and distilled white vinegar to get a streak-free shine on all your windows. Spray, scrub and wipe away the dirt. Spritz the cleaned window with water and dry. To avoid lint, use a microfiber cloth, newspaper or clean coffee filters.
2. Spotless seats
   Get in the habit of brushing your seat cushions regularly with a rubber squeegee or silicon dish scrubber. If your upholstery is starting to smell unpleasant, sprinkle baking soda on your seats, then let it sit for a few hours before vacuuming it up. Tuck a dryer sheet under the seat or in a side-door pocket to help keep odors away. To remove smudges from leather seats, put a bit of baking soda on a damp sponge and scrub gently. Rinse the area with a clean, damp sponge and buff with a dry cloth.
3. Dazzling dash and doors
   Avoid using alcohol- or ammonia-based cleaning products on your dashboard or doors, as these may affect the materials. Instead, fill a spray bottle with a diluted 4-to-1 mixture of warm water and a gentle shampoo and spray it on a soft microfiber cloth. For those hard-to-reach places like air vents or around door handles, use a damp sponge paintbrush or cotton swab. To touch up between cleanings, wipe your dash with a dryer sheet to help pick up and prevent dust.
4. Noticeably neat nooks and crannies
   You can remove grime stuck around your instrument panel or door handles by gently pressing an electronics-safe cleaning slime on dirty areas to lift debris away. And since kids love slime, you may be able to enlist their help with this task. Involving children in this task can be an enjoyable and engaging way to tackle the cleaning process.
5. Incredibly clean cupholders
   If your cupholders are coated in crumbs or sticky residue, spray them with the soapy cleaning solution you prepared for your dashboard and doors. Let it soak in for a few minutes, then use an old kitchen sponge to scrub away the gunk. Spray again and dry with a microfiber cloth. After they're clean, drop in an easy-to-clean silicone cupcake liner to keep your holders tidy and looking fresh.
6. Flawless floor mats
   Floor mats often get the brunt of day-to-day life and see the most dirt in any vehicle. Shake them out and vacuum to get the crumbs, dirt and dried grass off. If you have all-weather mats, you can spray them down with a hose. Use your warm water/shampoo mixture to wash the mats using a scrub brush or toothbrush. Rinse and let the mats dry all the way before returning them to your car. For carpeted floor mats, mix a solution of two parts water, one part vinegar and a splash of dish soap, and work into the area with a cloth. Rinse clean.

By implementing these car-care ideas, you can keep your Cadillac looking its best and maintain its overall appeal. While you focus on sprucing up the interior, leave the essential maintenance tasks to our Certified Service experts at your trusted local dealership.

By Elizabeth Ygartua, GM Financial

GM Financial's Elizabeth Ygartua is an eighth-generation Texan who never knew she needed a truck until she drove the GMC Canyon.