How to Clean Your Golf Cart?

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Regularly cleaning your golf cart will make it shine like new and last longer. To ensure that you thoroughly clean your cart without causing any damage, the experts at Van Wert Carts have put together this guide. Follow the tips we’ve shared here and visit us at our dealership in Van Wert, Ohio, to get your golf cart serviced or to replace a part. We’re happy to serve those in Decatur and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Gather Supplies

Before you begin washing your cart, you’ll want to gather the essential items needed for cleaning. The list includes:

A source of freshwater.
A golf cart cleaning spray.
An aluminum cleaner.
A diluted bleach solution.
A plastic color restoring formula.
Microfiber cloths and paper towels.
Soft-bristle brush.
Plastic shine or polish.
Rubber gloves.

Remove Your Personal Belongings

Take a few minutes to remove your belongings from the cart. It will make the cleaning process easy and prevent your items from getting damaged. Remove your safety gear, golf clubs, balls, water bottles, and any other belongings that you may have stored in the cart’s dashboard. Remove the trash as well.

One last thing to do before you begin the cleaning process is to park your golf cart on a level surface, such as a concrete or gravel driveway. You’ll want to remove mud from the tires by using a hose to spray it off.

Spray Down Plastic

Wipe down the plastic surface of your cart using a cleaning spray and a microfiber towel. You’ll want to clean the dashboard, cup holders, and the sides of the seats.

Wipe It Down

After a few minutes, use a wet and clean rag to wipe down all the plastic. It will remove the cleaning solution from the surfaces. Apply a color restoring formula on the clean plastic surfaces to make them shine.

Clean Aluminum

Go ahead and clean the aluminum parts on your golf cart. You’ll want to apply your aluminum cleaning solution to those parts to make them sparkle. Don’t forget to wipe off the excess after a few minutes. If you want, you can add an aluminum polish at this point.

Remove Mold & Mildew

Moisture and sweat on your cart’s vinyl seats can lead to the growth of mold and mildew. To remove it, you can use a mold/mildew stain remover or a bleach mix solution. If you have a spray-on solution, apply it and use your microfiber towel to wipe it off. If you’re using bleach, you’ll want to mix one part bleach and two parts water and then apply it on the vinyl seats.

Disinfect

It’s a good idea to disinfect your golf cart soon after you have cleaned it. This will reduce the spread of germs and bacteria and lower the risk of infection. To disinfect your golf cart, use disinfecting wipes on the handles, grab bars, and steering wheel. You can keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your cart for your passengers.

We hope that our golf cart cleaning guide has been useful. If you need any help with maintenance or you’re interested in checking out some golf carts for sale, visit Van Wert Carts. Let our team show you our wide inventory and help you pick a golf cart for you. We’re in Van Wert, OH, and happy to serve those in Decatur and Fort Wayne, IN.