Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Cool And Clean This Summer

With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to give your car a warm-weather upgrade. Fortunately, there are lots of products out there to help get your car ready for everything from heat waves to summer thunderstorms.

Whether you're on the hunt for a new window tinting kit or a steering wheel heat shield, here are a few of our favorite hot-weather car essentials.

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Big Ant Steering Wheel Sun Shade Cover, $11.99
There’s nothing worse than hopping into your car on a hot day and burning your hands on the steering wheel. This sun shade cover will ensure that your hands stay safe during heat waves. Just pop this bad boy over your steering wheel for protection against sunlight and UV rays.

Mr. Pink Super Suds Car Wash Soap and Shampoo, $24.99
Summer is a good time to give your car a thorough wash and get rid of any dust, dirt or debris that accumulated during the winter season. This car wash soap and shampoo is PH neutral for a gentle wash, is extra slick to ensure a scratch-free washing experience and rinses clean with no residue.

Ehdis 7-Piece Protective Film Car Window Wrapping Tint Set, $15.99
One way to help your car stay cool during the summer is to apply a tint to your windows. This seven-piece tinting kit has everything you need to apply protective, sun-blocking film to your car's windows — just like the pros.

MR.SIGA Premium Microfiber Car Wash Mitt, 2-Pack, $9.99
These microfiber car-washing mitts are a fun way to give your car a quick and easy wash. The soft chenille mitts are double-sided and made with lint-free, scratch-free and non-abrasive materials. They’re also machine-washable.

SHINE ARMOR Fortify Quick Coat Car Wax Polish Spray, $16.95
Once your car is sparkling clean, applying a wax will help keep it that way for longer. This spray-on ceramic shield by SHINE ARMOR provides a gentle and effective car polish that leaves a non-stick coating on your vehicle, protecting the paint from water damage, sun damage and debris.

Armor All, Wet/Dry Utility Shop Vacuum, $44.90
If you’ve been having picnics or taking long road trips this summer, chances are you might have some dirt and debris on the inside of your car. Instead of using an expensive car-detailing service, why not take matters into your own hands with this high-powered shop vacuum? It features a deluxe car nozzle designed to get into tight spaces, a detail brush for dashboards and vents, and a blower setting for drying car grilles and wheels after a wash.

TICARVE Cleaning Gel, $8.69
For all of the tough-to-reach spaces in your car (such as cup holders, door handles and center consoles) this cleaning gel is a quick and easy way to clean even the most difficult nooks and crannies in your vehicle. The reusable gel is also made of biodegradable material and has a nice lavender fragrance.

Sojoy Cooling Car Seat Cushions, 2-Pack, $44.99
Put an end to sweaty, sticky car seats with this two-pack of cooling car cushions by Sojoy. Made with breathable material, these covers protect your body from burning-hot seats in the summer and won’t stain your car seat. The one-size-fits-all seat cushions also feature silicone bands and no-slip technology.

Car Windshield Sun Shade, $15.96
We’ve all gone grocery shopping during the summer and returned to find that our car transformed into a superheated greenhouse while we were out. This windshield sun shade protects you and your car from the sun's heat and harmful UV rays, and it helps your car maintain its interior temperature longer.

Prestone Summer Windshield Washer Fluid, $9.25
With warm weather comes barbeques, beach days and — unfortunately — bugs. That’s why it’s a good time to switch your windshield fluid to a summer-specific, anti-bug formula such as this one by Prestone. This wiper fluid removes bug residue, road grime, bird droppings and tree sap from windshields with ease.

Car AC Refrigerant Charge Kit, $13.99
One of the most important aspects of keeping cool in your car during the warm summer months is making sure your air conditioner is running smoothly. This durable AC testing and charging kit comes with a hose, coolant gauge and a built-in safety valve.

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