A Beginner's Guide To Cleaning Your Golf Cart

Regularly cleaning your golf cart is important. It keeps the vehicle looking great and keeps caked-on grime from causing damage to the exterior. Below we cover the essential steps in cleaning your golf cart. For more tips or to shop golf carts for sale, visit Maxey's Motorsports. Our dealership is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and we also serve those in Tulsa and Edmond. 

Find The Spot To Park The Golf Cart

First, situate your golf cart somewhere with decent drainage. For example, park it on a concrete or gravel driveway. You can wash your golf cart on your lawn...but it can end up damaging the grass. There could be foreign vegetation clinging to your vehicle. Plus, the harsh cleaning chemicals can be harmful. Avoid this unnecessary risk by cleaning your golf cart off the lawn.

Take Out Any Loose Items

Collect any personal belongings still inside the golf cart, such as spare balls and water bottles. This will make it easier to thoroughly clean the golf cart since you won't be stuck trying to get around various items. Plus, it will protect the personal belongings from getting damaged by the cleaning chemicals.

Clean The Plastic

Combine clean water and dish soap, then use a microfiber towel to wipe down the plastic with this mixture. Don't forget about the seat sides, cup holders, and dashboard. Then, wipe down the plastic again with a wet clean rag to remove the soap. While you could hose down the golf cart, this can easily result in damage to the electronic parts. It's better to use the towel method, even though it is a bit more tedious and time consuming. It can save you money on golf cart parts replacements and repairs, making it worthwhile in the long run.

You can even add a polish or color restorer to the plastic. This will help offer some extra protection while boosting its appearance.

Clean The Aluminum

Use a dedicated aluminum cleaner and restorer on the aluminum parts. You can use a spray on product or a product that gets applied with a sponge. Then, rinse off the cleaner. Consider using an aluminum polish to really make it shine.

Address Any Mold Or Mildew

If mold or mildew has creeped up onto the vinyl seats, fight back! Use a solution of one part bleach to two parts water, then rinse it off with a clean wet rag. If you don't want to use bleach, seek out a dedicated mold and mildew remover instead.

If you're wanting to shop golf carts for sale, explore the models at Maxey's Motorsports. Peruse the selection online or stop by our dealership in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We are also proud to serve those in Tulsa and Edmond, Oklahoma.