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The weather outside is certainly awful, but you feel comfortable inside while the fury of winter is unleashed. That slight accumulation of fluffy white stuff is getting heavier and heavier; soon, you’ll have to put on your winter clothes and head out to dig up your car.

Removing snow from a car may not seem like a big deal, but its finish and the health of your back are at stake. With what seems like a ton of snow on your car, you need to find a solid way to remove the snow with the least amount of hassle. Let’s take a look at some step-by-step methods to clean your car:

Clean the exhaust pipe — First go to the back of your car to remove snow from the exhaust pipe. This is important because as soon as you can, you’ll be starting your car.

brush carefully — Hopefully your brush isn’t on your car, but if you’re dealing with a lot of snow then you’ll need to use something else. Be careful, because the bristles of a straw broom can scratch the paint. Instead, use a horsehair broom or the equivalent of brushing the driver’s door.

Get in — As soon as you can open the driver’s door (or passenger’s side and then slide it open), do so. With the tailpipe clear, go ahead and start your car. Make sure the windshield wipers are off and turn the heater and defroster on full. This will make it easier to help melt the snow faster.

From top to bottom — Clear your car from roof to trunk and hood down. You will likely have to deal with large amounts of snow, but resist using a shovel unless you can avoid the paint. If you’re working with someone else, they can start shoveling your driveway. If you’re working alone, continue to brush off snow, including on the windshield, windows, grill, headlights, and elsewhere. Carefully remove snow and ice from the wiper blades; They will be damaged if not cleaned properly. Use an ice scraper to remove ice crust from the windshield.

move your car — As soon as you can, put your car in gear and pull it out of your parking space. You will have an easier time clearing the area if you have a clear patch of pavement to stand on. Turn off your car if you will be working an extra 15 minutes or more to clear snow.

inspect carefully — If the storm was particularly strong, snow may have gotten into the cracks. Open the hood and clear the snow when the engine is off. Do the same for the trunk or hatchback. If the sky has cleared, consider leaving the hood or trunk open to allow everything to dry.

Additional Thoughts

Of course, preparing for a big storm can make cleanup easier. That means putting your car in a garage or car park, if available, or moving it to the end of the driveway to make it easier and faster for you to get out. Put the windshield wipers in an upright position and remove the scraper and brush before the storm arrives. Finally, have enough melted ice on hand to help clear your driveway or parking spot.

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