Get Winter-ready with Armor All! As the weather is plunging down to icy cold, it is always important to keep your car in tip-top condition. Last week, we had a flat tyre and I realised that it had been a while since we checked our tyre condition and body works. I was so lost in the middle of a countryside road but luckily with mobile data, I was able to reach my husband to get his advice! So don’t caught out like me and get your car ready for winter!
The experts from Armor All who have more than 50 years experience of keeping cars in tip-top condition have offered some great advice to ensure your car is fully prepared for the colder months. From freezing mornings to winter grime, they have the advice and solutions for every seasonal car need.
Dealing with misty mornings
During winter, the build-up of condensation reduces visibility on windows and windscreens, making it harder to drive safely. A quick solution is to carry Anti-Mist Wipes, which prevent mist or fog from forming onto the glass surface. Their Demist Pad also keeps things clear.
This tub of anti-mist wipes come with an opening top cap. It is easy to use and keeps the wipes moist. After using the wipes, I find that I don’t need to use the front demisting fan as much as I used to so I am really pleased with it.
Protecting against the elements
Keeping glass clear is vitally important. Shield for Glass is specially formulated to repel rain, dirt and snow from your windscreen, essential for the winter months. It forms a non-stick protective barrier against the elements and delivers unparalleled water-beading, dramatically increasing visibility.
I have received a tub of Glass Wipes that are great for inside and outside windows! I love the design of the tub that is easy to use and keeps the wipes moist. After using the wipes, my windows were sparkly clean!
Fight the freeze
You may be in a rush to get going, but forcing a frozen car door open can potentially damage the rubber seal. Try using a special product, such as Armor All Door Seal Wipes, which prevents doors from sticking to seals in cold weather. It fits conveniently in your glove box and can be used on doors, boots and sunroofs.
Keep it clean
Mud, rain, snow and salt all take their toll on your car’s appearance. Don’t be tempted to use harsh detergents, which can scratch and damage. A specially-formulated car wash, like their heavy duty product, is no match for winter grime and dirt and will ensure your car looks its best.
To earn his pocket money, Mr K is here using the Wash & Wax solution to keep the car waxed as he washes! It is very easy to use and the car looks great! The solution does not produce bubbles and does not feel greasy. After using it on the car, it is easy to wash away and the car looked very shiny.
Need a hand to clean the roof of your car? Then this Telescopic Flow Thru Brush will be able to give you a helping hand. I like that you are able to extend the length of the brush and control the on/off by the switch. This can be attached to any universal hose and it is ready to use. The handle comes with a well-padded cover to make it more comfortable to use it. The water only flows into the middle of the brush which is slightly disappointing for me. I would very much prefer it to spray all over the brush. But overall it did the job well by brushing all the dirt from the surfaces.
For more products information and expert tips on keeping your vehicle in tip top condition, please visit https://www.armorall.eu
Disclosure: We received the samples for the purposes of writing this review however all thoughts and opinions remain our own.
once a month
At least once a month more in the summer
To be honest I don’t/ With 3 children to look after I can never find the time. I pay to get it done locally. Leanne Bell.
hardly ever so i hope this would persuade my husband to do it.
ONLY when I am going somewhere special so every couple of months
Usually when we are going somewhere lol! So having said that once every 2 months..
Not since Christmas
I haven’t actually cleaned the car yet, I normally leave it to the other half but I thought I would surprise him.
Once a month
about every 4 weeks
errrrrr, ummm I don’t my husband does it and only when the weather is warm!! tut tut
I generally get a valet at my twice yearly service!
My partner loves his car, he gives it the full works every Sunday and then a quick wipe over inside and out every few days. He also hoovers every few days..we have 3 kids lol
About once every 6 months
About 4 times a year, I know!!!
Once a month.
every few weeks
Usually once a month.
Oh wow! not very often, we did it once in 2 years lol, we are getting out and cleaning it more now we have moved , we travel more now so it needs it x
It depends how dirty it is but usually about every 2 weeks
about twice a year!
once a month
Normally the children get bribed into doing it each week
At least on a weekly base 🙂 xx
Every 2-3 weeks – I utterly worship it! 🙂
once a month
I get my kids to clean my car, usually about once a month
I try to clean it once a month, depending on the weather.
I don’t have a car, this would be for my daughter whose car always seems to be in need of a clean
Once every few months #dontjudgeme
My husband cleans our car every weekend without fail.
Weather permitting, once a fortnight.
Weekly
Weekly outside , fortnightly inside
every week do a general clean over but once a month do a deep clean on the whole car in and out. xx
Every two weeks usually
Twice a month or more
about every 2 months
my partner does a full clean every sunday and then keeps waterless wash in the car to do spot cleans through out
Once a month.
Brill prize and review, thanks
EVERY MONTH
I normally put in through the care wash every few weeks
every 2 weeks
We take the car every so often to the car wash.
once a month i should get the kids to do it for me and pay them weekly i guess
Looked like children were washing the car – can I borrow them please?
They do charge a fee. Lol
once a week
We clean our car every 2 weeks on a Sunday!
Once every couple of months
Fortnightly x
Every week
Normally twice a month 🙂
I don’t clean mine as often as i should lol
We clean out car twise a month
Wow amazing
once a month
Only if the number plate is covered or can’t see through the windscreen – the garage usually takes pity on it when it goes in for service or MOT!
once a week
Once every two weeks.
Not often enough! Although I do sometimes give my 15 year old what it would cost at the car wash to give it a clean. My other son washes his car every week – our water bill reflects that!
Every month or so
Whenever it’s dirty
If the sun is shining and it needs a wash
We take our car to be cleaned every month – its not easy at home as we have on street parking and to be honest the local valets do a fab job without charging a fortune
I don’t clean my car, my son washing the car every 2 weeks, in between weeks he cleans the inside, he does this as part of his chores
I’ve been meaning to clean my car for months, but it’s far too cold now. I don’t use it much so it’s not too dirty but would love to wax it properly to give it a lovely shine and protect it.
Just whenever it needs it really. This can depend on what activities we have been out doing. Sometimes it gets dirty or messy and i will then clean it up. These products look great to try, maybe they will make the job a bit easier 🙂
Once a week!
Unfortunately not as often as I should…..I normally clean it when it looks like it is letting the neighbourhood down :0
Rarely, I hate cleaning it and usually get shamed into it by my kids.
i try to do it in a sunday afternoon every other week
oh every 8 weeks by hand and a few extra times a year during the winter months in an automatic car wash to keep all the salt & grit off the paintwork.
Not been tempted yet and I had it Dec 2016
every couple weeks unless its really dirty
We try to clean it once a month, should do it more really, but with two children it gets messy as soon as it’s clean ol 🙂
We clean it every few weeks, probably less than we should really
Once a month in the bad weather months
About once a month or when it gets embarrassing.
Not as often as I should, every couple of months
Once every three months
Once a month – but should do it more!
Once a month
Once a month, or two!!
Once a month
My OH usually cleans once a month
Not often enough: it could really do with a little TLC
Once a month
I’m really bad, I got my car in June and haven’t cleaned it once yet!
once a fortnight
every month x
It’s really dirty at the moment so not often enough :/
Not often enough, shocking really :-0
I never clean my car!! Every four or five months my husband finally gets fed up with it and does it for me!
Once every 2 weeks and a quick brush up with water free car wash as it needs it.
not very often
Not often enough! lol!
Yearly! Or if it gets too dirty I can’t tell what colour it should be!
the rain does it currently
‘very rarely , it really needs a good clean at the moment
Not as often as ~ I should.
Very rarely – there’s never the time
never if i can get away with it, helps that hubby loves washing the cars 😀
definitly not often enough – perhaps a wash once every two months or so.
Every few months :/
I haven’t yet and it definitely needs it!
Not as often as I probably should! Once every 2 – 3 moths
Once every 6 weeks or so
I’ve had my car a year and haven’t cleaned it yet, help!
Not often enough! Every couple of months.
once a month
Not as often as I should. But I would more if I won this!
once a month
Only when I have to but I do look at it every day thinking oh I’ll wash you today…….
It gets a quick clean every week in winer but about once a month during the summer
About once a month it is in need of some TLC
Not often enough!
I’m pretty bad – about twice a year. I got a new carrecently, so I’ll make more of an effort with this one.
Monthly in summer, but less often in winter.
monthly for sure
Every couple of months – I’m so disorganised!
3 times a year
3-4x a year
In the summer hubby washes it about once a month. But in winter not as often. We have had our car for 4 years and ashamed to say we haven’t polished it yet
Hubby very kindly cleans the car every couple of months – and he does a great job
I regularly clean and wax my car every three or four weeks.
Not very often or as often as I should clean it.
too little probably every 2 months – hoping to change that!
once a week
weekly or even less depending what the boys have left in there!!
Usually once a fortnight.
Once a week
erm…never! It gets washed probably once a year or so, must make more effort 🙂
not as often as i should! maybe like every 6 weeks?
Once a month at home in the drive, using the hose pipe!
We usually go to the garage every three weeks
I am unable to wash my car and therefore have to leave it to one of my sons. Or the garage when it gets a service.
Never – my partner loves cleaning the car
Every couple of weeks. we live near big hill and tree and both leave the car filthy this time of year.
I’m terrible and only clean it about 2-4 times a year. Whoops
Usually around monthly
Fortnightly!
monthly! my mum always says a car is an extension of your home, if it’s clean so is your home
My husband cleans it once a month or 6 weeks.
Haven’t got a car myself. Hubble cleans his car every week, my son never.
Every 10 weeks or so!
A few times a year.
not very often and it shows
Once a month.
not often enough x
I don’t but to be honest neither does my other half very often and it’s his car! Maybe I should suggest it as a worthwhile New Year’s Resolution for him? 😉 x
i don’t ha but the husband on the other hand hes obsessed 😉 I could bribe him to do anything if I were to win 😀
Never, I’m thinking of taking it to get the inside and outside cleaned for about £25, can only try it if its rubbish it can’t look any worse than it does now
lol you having a laugh I don’t!!! But this prize would give me inspiration.
Not nearly as often as we should, its a rare event in this house! x
Not as often as we should. Maybe 3 monthly.
fortnightly
Weekly if it’s not too cold
As I live on a mucky farm it only gets cleaned when we have visitors to pick up.
Fortnightly
Usually weekly, although it’s been freezing cold so have had to give it a miss this week
I get my hubby to wash my car when its really really desperate so around 2months or so
oh gosh I’m not very good about every three months
Once a month
Once a week
very very rarely x its like a skip lol
I am really bad and only clean it when I have to!
Not often enough! lol
Once a year as I end up making it look worse than when I started.I did let someone else wash it for me in the car park whilst shopping and although expensive they did an excellent job so might do it 3 or 4 times a year
Currently, my niece, nephew, a big sponge, and washing up liquid!
I don’t clean my car, my husband does!
Never, but all that will change if Im the winner
Very rarely, maybe once a year if its lucky 🙂
About twice a year and hubby does it.
Every couple of weeks.
Never, my husband always does it, its his pride and joy
Me? Never! My partner cleans it properly a few times a year.
I don’t clean my car but every so often i come home and find it clean (husband would have cleaned it)
Not often enough, had its first clean the other weekend after being bought earlier in the year.
Not often enough. I usually aim for once a month.
whenever it needs doing but it usually gets a big clean once a week
Not often enough x
Each weekend
Once a week
once a month as i live in a very busy town
the hubby cleans it every fornight
Hubby cleans the car inside and out once a fortnight during the nice weather but once winter appears less often
I don’t have a car at the moment, but my good friend probably cleans his twice a month – I use his car when necessary as I am fully insured for it
My husband cleans our car almost on a daily basis! He travels quite a way to work so needs to ensure the lights etc are kept in tip top condition
about once a month x
hoover maybe once a month but only clean outside once every 3 month!
We clean ours about once a month…should be more often really!
Not very often I take it to get valeted x
not often enough but I keep the inside clean and dont like litter in it. But the outside seems to get dirty just driving away from the wash!
every week!
I don’t but my partner does about once a month I think..
Once a fortnight
I don’t wash my car anywhere near often enough but when I do I give it a complete clean – inside and out, underneath too.
I’d don’t own a car so I’d give it to my parents because they like to keep their car nice a clean.
whenever my daughter wants some pocket money!!!
Not enough!!
Winning this might give me the innecentive to actually clean my car rather than wait for the garage to do it with the service.
erm… whenever it goes in for a service, lol, my other half moans and gets it cleaned usually though.
once a month
That is the hubby’s job, so not very often! 🙂
I clean my car when it is due for its MOT or if I know I’m going to be giving someobody a lift.
We usually take it to the car wash once a month, however if I won this then we would wash it ourselves once a month.
when it really needs it!!
Usually about once a month.
As often as it looks like it needs a clean, hehe!
Love to win this for my car cleaning husband he loves it
I never wash my car as the husband does it!!
Never get it cleaned in car park
I feel so ashamed to say I let the rain clean it for me… but it does rain A LOT!!!!
Not enough!
I don’t drive but my fiancé does! I love cleaning his car and I do it every month!
When we renewed car, Fiancé said he would be the one to keep it clean. He was keen at first, though then slacked off a bit. We have been a bit more regular in regards to getting car cleaned, as Winter and grit on roads etc quickly get onto car.
We use old washing up bottles, top them up with water. As handy for quirting onto car, to ease / loosen bird poo, grit etc. As keen to keep windows, mirrors, registration plates etc clean and clear of debris.
Would love to win prize, as Winter the car needs frequent cleaning. Also would maybe encourage Fiancé to assist when possible.
Only when I can’t avoid it any longer…
Not often enough. Every other month or so. Will try to be better next year (New Years Resolution!)
my husband does it on average once a month but during the winter we use a car wash
once a week
The other half cleans it once a month
Couple of times a year as I’m working away 7 months of the year so don’t use my car then
2-3 times a week
Once a week normally…
Once a month in the summer but never in the winter
Once a month
once a month x
Well I don’t ever clean it …. but Hubby does it every couple of months! 🙂
Every couple of months,
every week
every couple of months
Not me ! My husband cleans it about every other month or when really needed
Every 3 or 4 weeks.
once every few months
Once every couple of months
Not as often as I should, maybe every 6-8 weeks
When it gets dirty!
My husband cleans it once a month
Not often enough!
About twice a month, it’s a white filth magnet!
Not too bothered about cleaning my car, it’s very old anyway, although I do clean the bird poo off. However, I am particular about cleaning the windscreen, that’s important
once a month
Rarely. Usually take it to car cleaners when it looks too grubby.
My husband cleans it about once a month x
Once a month 🙂
My hubby is fanatical about his car and that meand cleaning it thoroughly at least once a week! He’s asked for car products for Christmas, he really does love taking care of his ‘pride & joy’
Hubby is the car driver but he doesn’t clean it nearly often – hoping this might encourage him!
I haven’t cleaned it in the 8 months I have had it
To be honest- not that often so maybe I have found my New Years Resolution – if I am lucky enough to win
I get the husband to do it once a month!