Supermarket essentials that cost just £1 can clean your car in seconds

BUDGET supermarket essentials for less than £1 could keep your car sparkling.

Motorists were amazed at these affordable hacks – and you may have the products needed at home already.

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SMUDGE-FREE WINDOWS

Experts at car and van leasing company, Vanarama, have revealed household items for under £1 that can help you clean your motor.

This budget cleaning hack only costs 30p and will leave your car windows sparkling.

It also doubles as a handy way to make the interior smell fresh.

Finger prints can be a common occurrence when hitting the road with little ones.

And, they’re a nightmare to wipe off streak free.

But, a lemon or bottled lemon juice, could save the day.

Start by mixing two parts lemon to one part water, and then rub the solution onto the windows.

The acidity in the citrus fruit should get rid of any smudge marks on the glass.

ODOUR ELIMINATOR

A simple £1 household item could hold the key to banishing stubborn smells left behind in your car.

Whether you’ve spilled coffee on the carpets, food down the seats or travel with pets, this hack can help alleviate any bad odours.

White wine vinegar is a great product to use and super cheap at just £1 in selected stores.

Leave some in a small bowl in your motor and let it work its magic.

Acetic acid within the product contains neutralising properties and helps clear any unpleasant scents.

Once the solution has been sitting for a while, open the car windows to let the vehicle air out.

CRUMB CLEANER

Cleaning crumbs, dust, and other hard to reach dirt from smaller crevices can be a frustrating process.

But, to make the at-home valet service run smoother, motorists can try using slime.

There are plenty of resources available online to show anyone how to make their own, but to save time, look for specific car cleaning putty.

The gooey formula should lift crumbs that have fallen into the vents and around the gear stick, as it moulds into the gaps.

STAIN REMOVER

Another household item you may already have could solve any stain removing nightmares.

Hairspray, which can be picked up for as little as £1.60 from Boots, is an excellent pen mark buster.

It could come in handy after letting your kids colour in the back seat on long journeys.

Other pen lifting solutions include rubbing alcohol and nail polish remover – which can be bought for the cheap price of £0.99p.

Use a small amount on a cloth and dab onto the affected area – it works well on leather seats as it doesn’t cause any damage to the material.

If you do opt for hairspray it is important not to let it dry when rubbing the stain as this could leave marks behind.

White vinegar is also a good choice for stains on fabric upholstery. 

CARPETS

There’s another household product that can help motorists out when they’ve spilled a drink on their car carpet.

Bicarbonate of soda, which can be found at certain retailers for just £0.75p, is an excellent cleaning agent.

Simply sprinkle the power over the stain, and let it sit for around 15 minutes.

Then, wipe it up or use a bristle brush to rub it in on stubborn stains.

To remove the bicarbonate of soda drivers can use a wet cloth or the hoover.

These tips come as drivers were stunned when they discovered a £2 basic household item that removes dog hair from their car.

The ultimate hack to getting rid of your four-legged friend’s fur has been revealed – and it’s so simple.

Meanwhile, experts at Big Mobile Detailing have listed 13 hacks to help you with a more savvy car cleaning routine.

They include olive oil for leather upholstery, black tea for odour absorption and vinegar for the car windows.

Plus, a mum-of-two shared her five top secrets for achieving a professional car clean at home.