I note that Lidl, from the 5th Feb are selling a nozzle for a vacuum cleaner for £2.92.
It is a thin tube that fits on the end of the normal hose and makes it easier to reach the parts that other do not.
It beats my "adapter " made with lashings of Duck tape.
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Henry k, I don't expect you'll get many replies to your topic. It seems that car cleaning is not all that popular amongst the so-called car enthusiasts that frequent this forum!
In fact many people will post, boasting how infrequently their vehicles are cleaned, as if proud of that fact.
However, I'm with you here and despite the inclement weather and advancing years put many others to shame on the cleaning front - mind you I don't drive a great mileage now and so the car is never very dirty but if it was, and I couldn't do it then I'd avail myself of a valeter either at home or when out and about.
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I like to keep my car clean particularly the inside, I think the inside of a car reflects the way people live. I have had the unpleasant experience of having to visit houses where you would want to wipe your feet on the way out.
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My car gets washed, polished, sealed, waxed.
Inside gets done using Gliptone (the Rolls Royce one) leather cleaner and conditioner. I don't however need a sucker from Lidl, hence didn't feel the need to make a comment until Old Git made an such an obvious challenge :)
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I carry a 12v hoover in my the car, so i can keep the inside of my car clean during the odd 15min lunch break....
On the other hand the kiddie wagon the wife drives, is like a mobile lunch box...kids 2.5 and 6....they have snacks/drinks etc in the car....i gave up years ago trying to keep it clean and tidy....
Back to mine i even carry touchup stick in the glove box, so any chips can be treated before they go rusty.
in the 3.5 months i've owned my 03 plate car the kids have gone in it 3 times!!!!
i try and use the family volvo for that duty....
Edited by Paul G1pdc on 27/01/2009 at 16:50
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The Lidl device is promoted ( in their catalog but I cannot see it on line) as a 58cm flexible hose and shows it being used to clean a domestic C/H radiator.
It is aimed at the domestic / home market but looked useful for car cleaning.
From the photo it seems to have a soft, slightly tapered end to its tube and that just pushes on the end of a standard vacuum cleaner tube / flexible hose.
It is ideal for getting between my front seats and the centre console.
I am not a cleaning nut but at only £2.92 I will risk it :-)
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I find that the standard vacuum cleaner crevice tool on the end of the stretchy hose will reach everywhere in my car.
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I cant see it online either
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I never understood the aversion to cleaning the car that some people have considering the amount a car costs it makes sense to look after it and that means more then checking the oil every now and again (or when the light comes on), the number of '58 reg cars ive seen that look like they have been off roading is amazing
Edited by Honestjohn on 28/01/2009 at 07:38
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I never understood the adversion to cleaning the car that some people have considering the amount a car costs>>
All part of the easy credit, easy come, easy go lifestyle wihich is coming to a rapid end for some.
Edited by Old Navy on 27/01/2009 at 17:34
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>> I never understood the aversion to cleaning the car ....... All part of the easy credit easy come easy go lifestyle wihich is coming to a rapid end for some.
Thank goodness for that. I'm fed up with too many people expecting their companies to fork out for their cars and as a result have little respect for the welfare and condition of same.
Edited by Honestjohn on 28/01/2009 at 07:38
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I never understood the aversion to cleaning the car that some people have considering the amount a car costs
Well no, but there is cleaning and the cleaning verging on the obsessional that some of my neighbors go in for. A quick wash and vacuum once every month and a polish once or twice a year will keep a car in good condition. It is after all a means of transport and not an object of worship! I just prefer driving to cleaning. Each to his own though I suppose.
Edited by Honestjohn on 28/01/2009 at 07:38
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i was referring to 'normal' cleaning practise, i totally agree there is a line that shouldnt be crossed otherwise it becomes an OCD......but with just the actions you describe you can keep a car looking respectable and I find regular cleaning actually makes the whole job quicker and easier
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I'm with henry k on this one - often tried to stuff the vac crevice tool between the seats or seats and door sill.
It just won't quite reach down to the carpet before it fouls on a bit of trim, so this tool seems worth a try.
Clean mine about once a week, but might do the windows more often - it's a safety thing.
Once knew a doctor's wife whose Volvo was a tip, but their house was as clean as anyone's, so you can't always tell.
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>>Well no but there is cleaning and the cleaning verging on the obsessional that someof my neighbors go in for.............
Well I certainly did not mean an obsessional devotion as exhibited by those 'detailers' who, in my opininion are somewhat OTT, but rather not letting their car iget into such a condition that it looks like a tip.
Regular, simple washing can make the job so much easier but this does presume that the person wants to have a nice looking vehicle, anyway - which perhaps they don't.
Edited by oldgit on 28/01/2009 at 09:32
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>>Well no but there is cleaning and the cleaning verging on the obsessional that some >> of my neighbors go in for............. >>
Would cleaning the tyre treads with cotton buds put me in that category?
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depends on whether you jack the car up to do the lower part of the tread too :-)
JH
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