How To Prevent Your Car Boot From All Kinds Of Damages, Dogs Included

Introduction

As a general rule of thumb, the more you use your car boot to store things, the more frequently it becomes dirty and filthy. Hence, an often-used car boot has to be cleaned regularly. In this article, we will be showcasing to you what you can do to protect and maintain your car boot’s cleanliness. Do even consider getting Car boot Liners to keep your boot in top condition.

Protecting your car boot from dog hair

Needless to say, you have to remove the hair before you begin cleaning. This can easily be done by giving the whole boot a decent round of vacuuming. For better efficiency, you may want to use a hair removal brush for dogs. For those nooks and crannies no brush can reach, one way is to tape your hands up and pick up the loose dog hair.

Next, you may want to invest in a lining for your boot. These boot liners are specifically manufactured to fit every type of car model there is and are made from durable and waterproof PVC material. Most of all, these are simple enough to clean with water such that it will only require a few minutes. Boot liners can come in generic and/or custom. Generic being they fit every type of car imaginable, and custom being they are tailored to fit your car’s specific measurements.

In preparation for a dog-ready car, you may also want to create more space by folding the back seats down.

For bumper protection against the inevitable scratches from dogs or even worse, muddy paw prints all over your shiny exterior, bumper flaps are also available. This flap is attached to a loop at the end of the boot liner and can be easily kept for convenience when not in use.

If you have bigger canines that tend to drool everywhere in the car, a Rear Seat Flap will help with the issue. This is placed on the top of the seats and will flop over to cover and protect the headrest. Say goodbye to drool-filled headrests! A tollgate cover would also work wonders for the pets that always have their bum pressed against the boot door.

If you have a dog, you would know that dog hair goes everywhere. Thus, knowing how to rid dog hair from your hook and loop fasteners is important. Firstly, use an anti-static spray on the fasteners - this will make sure that they do not get covered in hair. The lint roller is your best friend, especially when hair has accumulated. You can also use a tweezer or even duct tape and a toothbrush. Use the spray after to prevent repetitive incidents of hair accumulating.

For families with pets, you would be familiar with the lingering smell of them in your car. To counter the lingering muddy odour or even wet sand, use an odour mat. The material made of quilt allows maximum comfortability for your pet to snuggle on, while at the same time absorbing the unwanted putrid stenches.

Getting rid of smells from the car boot

Since we are on the topic of smells, bad stenches are probably one of the most difficult and tedious things to get rid of. Once a lousy stench stays, it stays and tortures you until you remove it. Hence, although it is good practice not to drink or eat in the car, there are still occasional instances where incidents occur and you are left with your car reeking. The most common way to deal with them is by using air fresheners, but these can only last so long.

For a solution that will work long-term, the most important step is to act fast. Do not wait until the entire car reeks before you do something about it. As mentioned above, getting an odour mat can help to absorb any unwanted stenches from accumulating in your car boot. Best of all, they can be conveniently cleaned just by throwing them in the washing machine.

Next, we will be guiding you through a couple of easy steps to make sure your car boot is clean. It is advisable to clean up spills immediately, as the smell will only spread to other parts of the car.

Firstly, vacuum your boot thoroughly and make sure that food crumbs and or rubbish that has rooted themselves into the threads of the mat has been removed. Besides the stench, such garbage in cars attract pests as well. Next, use a wet and dry vacuum to remove any excess moisture and mould. This is especially vital if you are a sports person and always have fishing rods and or bikes in your boot. Any moisture that speeds into the carpet mats will give off a musky odour.

Secondly, using a hardy stain remover can help combat overwhelming smells. These can be bought from any local supermarkets. Simply spray directly onto the areas needed and smear gently. Take advice not to rub the fabric roughly to dissipate the remover as the odour can seep further into the threads. You should leave the stain remover for the suggested time as stated on the packaging for maximum effect.

Thirdly, if all else fails, hire someone professional to help clean your car. Their expertise can help your car regain its clean status, as well as remove the smells entirely.

Protecting your bumper from scratches

If you regularly load heavy equipment or items in your car or even bring your pet for drives, you will need to make sure your bumper is insured and protected. Pets claws can scratch the bumper easily when they are being transported to and fro from the boot. Heavy objects can also unknowingly scratch the paint off or worse, create dents in the bumper.

To protect your bumper, the best way to protect your bumper is to spread a towel over it. However, laying a towel can easily cause it to become dirty and stinky over time as they soak up smells from the boot.

Conclusion

Now that we have gone through the many different ways of preventing your car boot from becoming damaged, you can rest assured that your car boot will be well protected the next time you bring a pet out for a drive, or when you load heavy things into the car boot.

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Published: 15-Feb-2021

Author: Victoria Berry

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