Fall for a Clean Car

Fall has officially arrived in North Texas. From Friday night football games to a slight cooldown from summer’s extreme heat, there’s always a sense of relief when fall officially arrives. We made it through another summer! We survived. But life isn’t just about surviving. It’s about thriving. No matter what your day looks like, we want to help you enjoy and experience the good life. Not surprisingly, we think a clean car actually does improve your life. And the beauty of the changing seasons is just one more area where we think driving a clean car makes everything a little bit better.

Fall is the perfect time to focus on enjoying more of the little moments that add so much to our lives. Mindfulness practices such as consciously observing our surroundings, focusing on simple tasks as a kind of therapy and enjoying the natural world can help us reduce stress, decrease anxiety and improve our overall mood. Washing your car can have a therapeutic impact both in the activity itself and in the end result. Why not harness your weekly car wash and treat it like a DIY therapy session? Here’s how the utilize your next trip to the car wash to reduce your stress level and improve your mood for the day.

Participate in the process. We take care of the exterior wash for you, but we also provide towels for drying off your car and spray cleaner to hit the inside. The next time you are here, allow yourself the time to take full advantage of the tools we provide to give yourself a thoroughly clean vehicle, inside and out. A quick spin through the tunnel is great for keeping your car looking great while driving, but make sure you take time to tackle the interior too. Clearing the clutter in the car after taking it through the car wash for a refresh is a quick and easy way to mentally reset and give yourself a clean space. Which brings us to our next point.

Think of washing your car as self-care. A cluttered, dirty environment can be overwhelming and make everything else on your to-do list feel impossible. Conversely, clearing clutter and cleaning surfaces can decrease stress and anxiety and help you focus your attention on what’s truly important. While maintenance tasks can imbue their own stress, taking control of at least one area that feels chaotic can restore a sense of order to our lives. When we are constantly surrounded by visual clutter, we feel a sense of chaos. When we remove clutter and clear the surroundings, we restore a sense of calm and order, giving ourselves a mental health reset. 

Mindfully observe everything about the car wash experience. When you pull your car forward onto the belt that brings you through the tunnel, you are obligated to do nothing other than sit still. We know it may sound a little funny to think of that five-minute ride through the tunnel as a five-minute vacation. However, that's a quiet moment when you don't have to be productive or take care of anything. You can sit still! Our big tunnel does the work, and you get to sit and enjoy it. Listen to the sounds of the water and the soft foam brushes washing away the remnants of the daily drive to work. Watch the water bead up on the windshield. Notice that as you move through the tunnel, the water moves away more quickly as the car gets cleaner. When you pull out of that tunnel, your vision may seem as if it has improved, and the world around you will be clearer simply because you have a clean windshield.

If you love the fall season, give yourself a chance to actually enjoy the views of the changing leaves. It’s hard to observe and enjoy a beautiful fall day when you can’t see out of your car windows! Ready to experience a fresh start for fall? Stop by and see us at Snap Clean. Our friendly team is ready to serve you at a location nearby!