Tick, tick, tick… Yep. It’s back-to-school time. Kids are panicking nationwide! Not really, but it is time for parents to begin prepping their vehicles for all the back-to-school activities. 

• School supply shopping trips 

• New clothes shopping 

• Extracurricular activities 

And finally, the trip to the first day of school. 

All those car rides just scratch the surface as parents will be on the road quite a bit more with the new school year.  

So, we should take a look at the best ways to get prepared, right? Stick around until the end because we’ve got car wash deals you can strike up with your kiddos that they’ll love. Plus, it will make cleaning your vehicle easier than ever. 

First up, though… 

 

13 Hard-To-Remove Messes To Keep Out Of Your Ride 

This isn’t part of the car wash deal to make with your children. These are items that should perhaps be banned from ever going inside the car???? (or at least never opened inside the vehicle): 

1. Chewing gum 
2. Melted chocolate 
3. Grease and oil  
4. Ink from pens or markers 
5. Coffee or tea spills 
6. Nail polish 
7. Lipstick and makeup 
8. Soda and juice spills 
9. Dried glue 
10. Road tar or sap 
11. Crayon or marker scribbles 
12. Gum  
13. Melted taffy  

Those are major messes that will stick to the carpet, seats, windows, dashboard, floor mats, and even Fido if he gets to tag along for school pick-ups! 

Now for the best car wash deal ever as school starts back. 

 

Best Car Wash Deal Your Kid Could Dream Of 

You already get a great deal at all ZIPS Car Washes. Hard to beat free use of turbo vacs, microfiber towels, and glass & surface cleaner - free with every wash. But here’s how to get your kids on board with helping you clean your ride - and keep it clean. 

Just tell them they’re on a treasure hunt. It’s not a fib, either. Did you know that an estimated $68 million is lost each year just in coins in the USA? 

It’s worth thinking about how much loose change is waiting to be discovered under your car seats, beneath your truck floor mats, and in the console. 

Don’t just think about it, put those kiddos on a mission to locate all that free money! 

Young kids will love this and should find lots of hidden change. Get the grandparents in on the action to make this the car wash deal of a lifetime. Of course, the grandparents are likely to purposely put a ten-dollar bill in there, right? 

Mechanical Check-Up For Your Vehicle  

That’s right. Even as adults, our parents are here to help and will remind us to keep our vehicles in good mechanical condition. Especially when we’re hauling around precious cargo - their grandchildren! 

So, we’ll conclude with eight critical items to check or to have checked before the first week of school arrives. Tick, tick, tick… 

1. Tire tread and air pressure (spare tire too) 
2. Rotate/balance tires 
3. Check fluid levels 
4. Inspect emergency road kit 
5. Refresh the car’s first-aid kit 
6. Review procedure for tire changing (AAA is the easiest procedure!) 
7. Top off fuel or charge EVs before each school week begins 
8. Windshield wiper condition 

 

Lastly, Car Clutter Can Be A Safety Hazard 

So, strike that car wash deal with your kids to ensure they help you keep the inside of your ride safe and clutter-free. 

Here are bonus tips to encourage kids to keep assisting you with a clean ride: 

• Make a fun cleaning checklist 

• Create the habit via consistency - same time, same day of the week (like at a nearby ZIPS with an Unlimited plan) 

• Show them you trust them with responsibility 

• Give them independence once they learn the cleaning routine 

• Find motivators that resonate with each child 

Have a great school year, look great in the car line and we hope to see you soon at a ZIPS Car Wash near you!