Keeping your car clean will help it last longer but all of those car cleaning products can get expensive. So why not use things you already have?

Make an inexpensive cleaner for interior surfaces by mixing equal parts of water and rubbing alcohol. Just spray it on surfaces and then wipe them down with used fabric softener sheets which won't leave behind lint.

Sprinkle some baking soda in your car's ashtrays. This will help absorb odors and keep your car smelling fresh.

Some baby wipes in the glove compartment are great for clean-ups on the run.

For the outside, rinse the car down to loosen up all the dirt.

If you want a cleanser that will cut grease and grime, try shampoo. It's made to clean dirty, oily hair gently. Mix 2 teaspoons into a 2 gallon bucket of water.

Make sure that you wash with a gentle cloth. Plus, a clean dustmop is a great scrubber for the roof and hood because it will easily reach where you can't.

Clean road grime off windshield wipers with rubbing alcohol.

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