(NAPSI)—If any of the more than 260 million cars in America is yours, here’s important advice: Keep it clean.

First, dirt can damage the paint, erode the protective finish and lead to rust.

Second, a clean car improves gas mileage. Dirt causes drag.

Third, it’s not safe to drive with dirt, bugs and debris covering the windows, especially at night.

Fourth, you increase your car’s trade-in value.

Fifth, a clean car just seems to run better.

Fortunately, it’s easy to avoid these problems. A U.S.-based company makes car-cleaning pads that work with just car wash soap and water to remove bugs, dirt, grime, minor road tar, bird droppings and so on.

There’s no need for separate bug removers, glass cleaners, sponges, tar removers, clay bars and the like and there are no chemicals or detergents in the reusable pads.

These Bugs Off Pads are environmentally friendly as well as safe for paint, clear coat, plastic, glass, graphics and metals. The company even offers a money-back guarantee.

Once your car is clean, consider the wheels. Reusable, durable Better Than A Brush Wheel Scrubbers also work with only soap and water.

The pads and scrubbers are available at select car dealerships as well as at www.bugsoffpads.com.

“A clean car not only looks better, it’s safer and more fuel efficient. Fortunately, you can now get car-cleaning pads that work with just car wash soap and water. http://bit.ly/2HQaTiR”