One of the dangers of driving a car to and from work every day is the possibility that it will get cluttered. This is especially true if you have a family. Things just seem to get left behind in the car. Keeping your car clean is especially important when you drive an economy vehicle like the 2008 Ford Focus.

Here are some ways you can keep your Ford Focus clean:

•    Keep things that belong in the glove compartment in there. Things like a flashlight, tire gauge, napkins, vehicle registration information and proof of insurance, maps,  and your owner’s manual should always stay inside the glove compartment. If you’ve got to take something out of there, put it back right away.

•    Keep maintenance supplies in the trunk. Things like extra wiper fluid, antifreeze or other liquids should be stored in airtight containers so that they don’t leak all over the vehicle.

•    Keep a trash bag or small trash bin in the back seat, and use it when you have trash. Empty it at least once a week, or more frequently if it fills up quicker.

•    Store Compact Discs in a CD case that attaches to your visor. Better yet, use an MP3 player and avoid the hassle of carrying media around with you at all times.

•    Clean your 2008 Ford Focus monthly. Take everything out of the car and the trunk. Throw away any garbage. Sort everything else into piles. Take the things that belong inside the house inside. Put the things that belong in the trunk back in the trunk. Same goes for the glove compartment.

•    When you clean out your Focus, clean your interior surfaces. Wipe down the doors and the dash. Clean the windows. Shake out the floor mats. Vacuum the seats and the floors.

•    Clean all interior surfaces. Vacuum the floors and seats, wipe down the dash and doors, clean windows and shake out the floor mats.