Ahh, back to school. The new shoes, new supplies, new friends, and even new schools. And when you finally drop the kids off for that first day of school, you can breathe a big sigh of relief.

That is, until you take a look over your shoulder. And you see the evidence of a very long three months of summer with the family. Stains, crumbs, sports gear, wrappers, toys... and smells ranging from picked flowers to wet dogs to teenager.

You could schedule a service appointment with Pellegrino Auto for a full auto detailing: interior, exterior, wash and wax, and vacuum. We'll get the dust and grime out and return your car back to near-showroom quality. But if buying the coolest new clothes has left you shopping on a budget, here are some fast, easy, and cheap ways to get your car clean and keep it that way.

  • Use cheap plastic carpet liners to keep your cloth floor cleaner--simply pull them and shake out
  • Silicon cupcake liners or ceramic coasters help keep crumbs and spills from coating the inside of your cup holders--and they're a lot easier to clean
  • A small spot-stain pen, locked away carefully in the glove box, can pre-treat small messes before they become stains in your upholstery

There are even some great car-care tips for the tougher stains and messes, like how to get colored crayon out of light cloth upholstery.

If you need a hand for the big jobs for back-to-school, let the crew at Pellegrino Auto Sales help get your car back in shape; or, consider if it's time for an upgrade. We can take your well-loved family car as a trade-in, and find you a perfect newer model year for the new school year.

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