Cut Clutter

Decluttering the car can be done in just the same way as any room in our homes. We need to be organized and set aside some time for the task.

Consider the following tips:

• Using a large garbage bag, remove all the newspapers, magazines, pop cans, parking tickets and receipts, chocolate bar wrappers and other trash.

• Get rid of anything that doesn't belong there. Return toys, books, and other items to their rightful place in the house.

• Be ruthless and reduce the number of CDs you carry with you down to a reasonable limit. Consider storing them in a small CD cases and get rid of their bulky, plastic cases.

• Keep one disposable cleaning cloth in the car. This will be useful for wiping steamed-up windows and clearing up small spills.
  

• Clear out the trunk. All you need to carry with you on a regular basis is an emergency kit and a spare tire. Everything else is excess baggage.

• If you eat in the car, you will find it useful to keep a supply of small bags.

• Cars get dusty--remember to vacuum the floor and seats and wipe the dashboard.