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Easy DIY Steps to Clean Your Two-Wheeler’s Trunk

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Maintaining a two-wheeler is one of the integral parts of owning it. The importance of proper vehicle maintenance needs no special introduction. Starting from maintaining bikeinsurance, to keeping it well-oiled and watered, all fall under the purview of proper maintenance. It keeps it in good health and enhances its longevity. But, have you ever realised that the trunk of your two-wheeler has been the most neglected place?

You can conveniently store your helmets, bags, water bottles, umbrella, and other knick-knacks in your trunk primarily. This makes it most prone to attract dirt and dust.

Here, we are presenting some helpful tactics that will help you in keeping the trunk clean, safe, and tidy

1. Proper organization:

The primary step to acquiring and maintaining a clean trunk is to practice proper organisation. Try to stack your first aid kit, the helmets, and the papers all in a tidy manner, systematically, rather than just throwing them down into the darkness of the boot. Try to store the first aid in a separate small pouch for easy access in case of need. Efficient organisation of the kinds of stuff, allows you easy access and better utilisation of the space, keeping it clean and neat.

2. Accumulating all the cleaning supplies together:

Take a few hours off one day and devote it to bike maintenance. To make it easier and quicker, arrange all the plausible cleaning essentials together before beginning your task. It is best to make a list of all the relevant cleaning essentials and acquire them beforehand so that you do not fall short of anything while performing the task. Some of the probable cleaning essentials include cleaning solvent, sprays, sanitiser, water, bucket, microfiber towels, multiple cleaning cloths, old toothbrush, oil cleaner, and soap. These are sufficient to make your two-wheeler trunk sparkly clean.

3. Dry cloth:

Before using the trunk, we never put a second thought before putting the wet umbrellas or dirty helmets directly inside it. One of the most effective ways to keep a clean and tidy trunk is to maintain a handy dry cloth with easy accessibility. If it becomes essential to place the wet umbrella into the trunk interiors, it is best to put it in a bag before placing it. To maintain the dryness, use a fine quality microfiber cloth to apt dry the concerned area into the boot interiors. Never forget to dry just below the seating area to maintain complete tidiness. If it remains wet for long and at frequent times, the accumulated water will gradually cause corrosion, thereby affecting the chassis entirely. To avoid such unfortunate circumstances, it is best to maintain dryness and avoid moisture.

4. Frequently use cleaning solutions and sprays:

To keep the boot clean, dry, and fresh, you should frequently seek the help of sprays and cleaning solutions that are readily available in the market. First, empty the trunk. Then use the spray, followed by wiping it well with a damp cloth. Then wipe the boat clean similarly. To avoid stains, always practice removing the excess liquid with a dry, clean cloth.

5. Getting rid of accidental spills:

At times, we tend to forget to carry bags and then end up stuffing the trunk with endless groceries and other miscellaneous kinds of stuff. This enhances the risk of accidental spillage to a significant extent. To maintain the tidiness of the trunk, always ensure to use a clean, dry cloth along with a plastic container for taking out the waste. As you clean the spill, always ensure to use a damp cloth for wiping the trunk interiors. It is best to use a sanitiser or a non-corrosive spray to remove the oily, greasy feel. Then use a dry cloth to completely remove any residue left. An old toothbrush can work wonders for removing the dirt from hard-to-reach nooks and corners inside the two-wheeler trunk. A discarded make-up brush might also serve the purpose equally well.

6. Whereabout

Last but not least is to find the correct whereabouts or the right spot for washing your bike. This implies that, if you choose an earthy surface, you might clean the trunk, but eventually end up getting your entire bike all mud-spotted. It is best to select either a cemented or a tiled surface with a proper drainage facility. Otherwise, the dirty water will get accumulated and get splashed back on the motorcycle, dirtying it all over again.

From the above discussion, it is clear that cleaning a two-wheeler trunk is a bit more than mere cleaning and drying. Although it is not much complicated, you have to remain careful that it remains completely dry at the end of the cleaning process. Otherwise, the accumulated water will eventually lead to your worst nightmare of corroding your endearing two-wheeler in the long run. One or two helpful tips that will help you in these cleaning processes are that try and avoid using detergents for cleaning. They are way too harsh for your bike’s paint. It is best to stick to shampoo, as they are far softer and milder. As you clean your bike, make sure you dry it well with a fast-absorbing dry microfibre cloth and leave it in the sun for a few minutes. Leave the trunk open after you finish cleaning for ten to fifteen minutes, so that it dries well. This negates the possibility of corrosion due to water accumulation.

Conclusion

Not only has a shiny body of a two-wheeler ensured proper maintenance. It has to remain clean inside out and no part should be missed out while cleaning. Since the trunk remains the most utilised yet the most neglected portion while cleaning, you must take proper care of it to ensure optimum upkeep. Moreover, you must never forget the importance of maintaining proper bike insurance to ensure complete security and optimum pleasure of bike riding, getting all the grounds covered.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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