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Those snack wrappers and crushed Cheerios and Goldfish crackers are hiding under the car seat.

Here are her eight top tips.

Kid eating a pizza in car

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The same advice applies to your car.

Theyre compact, easy to stash in the center console and theyre very affordable.

Crumbs in car

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Air It Out

after you grab the big stuff out of your vehicle, its time for crumb combat.

Its quick and fun and satisfyingand its a task your kids might like to help with.

You canbuy the slimeor you might make your own.

Some folks like tomix up a batch right in the cupholder, which is another kid-friendly activity.

They come in fun colors, so your kiddos can choose their favorite hue.

Just stash it in the glove box so you have it handy for doing a little light detailing.

It can be used dry to dislodge crumbs or wet to spot-clean upholstery.

Suck It Up

If you truly want to conquer crumbs, youre going to need a vacuum.

The mini vacs are easy to store right in your car so you have it when you need it.

Make It Shine

After youre done cleaning, give all the hard surfaces a wipe-down.

Leverenz keeps a pack ofArmor All wipesin her glove box, but there are many options on the market.