Keeping your car clean admittedly isn’t the most exciting part of the car ownership experience, though it is one of the most important and rewarding things you can do to your vehicle. As well as taking care of car inside and out, which will help improve its resale values and boost its longevity, there’s also the satisfaction of taking a dirty motor and trying to restore the factory fresh appearance it had when brand new. While you can have your car cleaned at drive-through hand car wash or an automatic car wash, it’s worth having a go at it yourself. A DIY clean means you can scrub down the car as thoroughly as you want – and, once you’ve bought all the sponges, soaps and other lotions and potions you’ll need, it can also save you a bit of money in the long run. Plus, there’s the reward of knowing you were the one who made your car squeaky clean again.