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How To Keep Your Car Clean While Traveling with Dogs

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Dogs are a cherished member of many families. In some situations, dogs are treated like royalty and get to tag along on all the family adventures—whether it is a weekend trip to a local state park or a cross-country road trip. There are a few precautionary measures that you can take to avoid damaging your car while transporting your beloved four-legged friend. Let’s go through a few steps you can take to keep your car clean while traveling with dogs.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Car Clean When You Have a Dog

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While traveling with your furry four-legged friend, there are a few steps you can take to avoid damaging your vehicle, whether it’s from claws, dirt, hair or other pet-related causes. Check out four steps you can take to keep your car clean below!

  1. Consider investing in a hammock-style seat cover. There are a variety of different options to choose from, but many are suspended from the headrest on the front and second-row seats and create a spacious seating area for your pet. Don’t forget to purchase a seat belt for your pet, as they play a great role in keeping them safe in the event of a car accident.
  2. It’s important to keep a towel in your vehicle, because you never know when your doggo might jump in a lake or stay in the rain for too long. Additionally, consider storing a bottle of upholstery-friendly cleaning solution in your vehicle in case you need to do some emergency cleaning up.
  3. Vacuum your vehicle often if you transport your pet to help keep the car clear of the infamous “dog smell.” Each time you vacuum, you clean up hair, dirt, dust and other particles that can lead to a smelly car.
  4. Brush your dog before car rides to help avoid shedding in the car. This way, you don’t have to worry about removing heaps of dog hair from your upholstery time and time again.
  5. Keep your doggo in one spot rather than letting them roam from one side of the vehicle to the other. This way, you can contain cleanup to one select area rather than a whole section of the vehicle.

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