Maintaining your family car's interior is crucial for retaining the resale value, as well as ensuring you have a comfortable car for the school run. Rather than letting your children cover the car in food scraps, dirt, toys and art supplies, check out these three ways to kid-proof your family car.
Prevent food and drink spills
The best way to avoid stains, smells and mess from food or drink spillage in your car is to have a no food rule. For many Australians in regional areas, long commutes are a part of everyday family life, so avoiding food in the car altogether is impossible. In this case, only allow certain foods to be consumed in the car - anything that can easily be vacuumed up and will not do permanent damage to upholstery. Opt for dried fruit, cereals and plain biscuits over greasy or wet foods. Avoid sticky soft drink or juice spills in the car by only offering water for the kids to drink in transit, and always use leak-proof water bottles.
Increase and customise storage
If you don't want your car looking like the inside of a toybox, provide plenty of storage so that the kids' essentials all have their own home in the car. A great way to do this is to hang shoe organisers over the front seats, so that things like wipes, drinks, games, toys and snacks can easily be stored when not in use. If your kids are still in car seats and enjoy activities with small pieces, consider repurposing a fabric remote control holder for easily accessible extra storage. By considering the needs of your children in the car and providing storage accordingly, you'll not only keep the car clean and tidy - you'll also maintain the in-car peace while you're driving, as your kids will have ready access to entertainment, food and drink.
Cover the seats
Even with a no food policy and plenty of storage, your kids are likely to soil, scuff and even tear your car's upholstery over time. To protect your car seats and retain your car's resale value, investing in a good quality set of custom made car seat covers is highly recommended, particularly if you have leather seats. While there is a huge variety of car seat covers on the market, a set of made-to-measure sheepskin seat covers will provide you with the ideal seat protection while adding a touch of comfort, luxury and warmth to your vehicle. For a competitive quote on your custom made sheepskin car seat covers, contact your local auto accessories stockist today.
