Tips for Cleaning Your Golf Cart
Golf carts can last for decades if they are well cared for and used correctly. This includes keeping it clean! Whether or not you ever intend to part with your golf cart, having it in good condition will improve its value. Our team at Electric Golf Cart Company is here to help you keep your cart clean and functional.
What Needs Cleaning?
When you prepare to clean your golf cart, it’s helpful to know what parts will need to be cleaned. Different components will require different cleaning products and tools for the best clean.
Here is a list of components you’ll need to prepare for:
- Vinyl seating
- Plastic components
- Aluminum components
- Golf cart body
- Battery and battery terminals
- Wheels and tires
- The underside of the golf cart
- Windshield
Since your specific golf cart is made up of several different materials, it’s important to look at your owner’s manual before you clean anything! You can find the exact recommendations, instructions, and product information.
Cleaning Steps
Now that you have an idea of what parts need to be cleaned and what products should be used, you can start the process!
1. Remove all personal belongings. Make sure to take out any jackets, clubs, and beverages.
2. Prepare your supplies. If you’re going to clean every component, make sure to gather the separate supplies you’ll need for each process.
3. Give time for the entire process. If you’re working on cleaning the seating, for example, make sure you have enough time to scrub, rinse, and allow it to completely dry.
Remember that different materials and areas of your golf cart will need to undergo different levels of cleaning. Creating a schedule and cleaning routine can help you maintain the amount of buildup and also reduce the total time you’ll need to clean. If you can stay on a schedule and avoid letting your cart get extremely dirty, the longevity of your cart and the amount of elbow grease needed to clean will be a lot better!
Remember to Sanitize
Along with the overall cleanliness of your golf cart, you should routinely sanitize its high-trafficked areas as well. The steering wheel, seating, and controls should all be sanitized often.
Why is Cleaning So Important?
If you only use your golf cart seasonally, it can seem a little overwhelming to keep an entire cleaning routine consistently. However, keeping your golf cart clean can preserve its value and help you monitor for issues that need to be addressed.
The importance of cleaning will vary from owner to owner, but generally, it is a necessary part of maintaining your golf cart. Cleanliness often correlates with performance!
Taking good care of your golf cart will help you enjoy it more and keep it running for many years. Visit us in Citrus Heights, CA, to view our products. We proudly serve Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Roseville.