# Reasons Why a Clean Truck Can Save Your Health and Money *By James Hills — Updated November 2018* Keeping your car clean - inside and out isn't just a good visually - it can quite literally save your life and certainly save money. All too often, we dismiss this as simply keeping your wife happy or ignore things until you need to clean out the back seat for company. Let's change those patterns and start saving money as well as protecting your health and safety! Just like any other man-made machine, a car will need a great deal of maintenance to stay functional. Some car owners get so fixated on keeping the engine in their vehicle running that they forget all about the condition of the interior. Neglecting to clean the inside of a car can create some very messy situations. The following are just some of the hidden dangers that come with having a dirty car. ## Dirt Can Damage Both Your Car’s Carpet and Paint Most car owners fail to realize just how abrasive dirt can be. 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Washing and waxing your paint on a regular basis can keep it looking great for years to come. ## Problems With Corrosion and Rust If the paint on a car is removed due to neglect and dirt, it can leave the metal underneath exposed to the elements. This exposure will usually lead to the metal getting rusted and corroded. Even if the exposed area is small, the rust and corrosion it has can quickly spread. Getting this problem fixed will cost a lot of money. In some instances, the rust and corrosion will be so bad that it will be too expensive to fix. Instead of having to deal with these issues, you need to put a priority on keeping your paint clean. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. 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The money paid to these professionals will be worth it considering the results they can produce. ## A Dirty Windshield Can Obstruct Your View Most car owners neglect to realize just how important their windshield is. Having a dirty windshield will make it very hard to see oncoming traffic and other road hazards. This problem tends to get much worse at night. Rather than putting your safety and the safety of your passengers in jeopardy, you need to work hard to keep your car clean. Simply washing the outside of your vehicle can remove a lot of hazards and will make your car more appealing as well. ## Dirty Lights Can Limit Visibility Having clean headlights can also help you when driving at night or in a rainstorm. If the lights are covered in dirt or damaged by UV rays, you will find it difficult to navigate the roadways in your area. 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Even though your car may have an excellent filter - it's not perfect. ## Objects On The Floor Can Wedge Under the Pedals While you might just think those batteries or can of deodorant that's rolling around on the floor is just trash - imagine what would happen if you stopped suddenly and it got jammed under your brake or gas pedal?  ## Food Trash Can Attract Bugs and Other Animals Not only will that food grow mold but it will also attract other animals who might try to break in. Even worse might be if small animals like mice or other rodents chew their way into the car. Not only is that going to be a health concern but now it's costing you time to clean things up and money to repair the damage. The simple solution is to just keep your car clean so you can save both health and money this year! Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. 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