Follow these tips to clean your golf cart and protect the finish.

If possible, park your golf cart in the shade and in an area that allows the water to run off onto a permeable surface, such as a gravel driveway, patch of dirt, or grassy area. This prevents any chemical pollutants from running directly into the storm drain, where they make their way untreated into nearby lakes and streams.

Remove any equipment from the cart that could be damaged if it gets wet. Take out the floor mats and clean the floorboards with a broom or shop vac. Scrub the floor as needed and rinse with water. Let dry.

If you have removable seat covers, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to wash and dry your covers. Wipe down the vinyl seats with a damp cloth and a mild cleaner if needed. Wipe down the dash, steering wheel, and any interior plastic parts with a damp cloth and mild cleaner.

Next comes the body of your cart. Fill two buckets-one with an all-purpose golf cart solution diluted in water and the other with clean water. A soft sponge will do; however, to avoid scratching your cart’s finish, you may want to use a sheepskin wash mitt. This is your best bet to avoid catching dirt or grit and grinding it deeper into your cart’s finish.

Rinse the wash mitt in clean water and rinse the cart. Clean your cart in sections to avoid letting the soapy water dry on your finish before rinsing. Dry off the cart with soft, clean towels, such as microfiber or waffle-weave. Apply a fresh coat of wax if needed. Scrub the tires with soapy water and a stiff brush. Detail tires as needed.

Take extra care when washing your windshield. There are two basic types of windshield material: acrylic and polycarbonate. Both materials can scratch, but poly scratches more easily. Use mild soapy water and a soft cotton or microfiber cloth to clean your windshield and mirrors. Never use paper towels or glass cleaners such as Windex on your windshield. These could scratch the surface. You can add a bit of automatic dish detergent to prevent spotting. Blot your windshield dry.

If your windshield is already scratched, you may be able to rub out surface scratches with a special windshield polish. You can also use a restorer to freshen up fiberglass, plastic, rubber, and other surfaces on your golf cart.

Cleaning your golf cart on a regular basis will help keep your cart looking as good as new. You can also keep it clean between washes for longer with a golf cart storage cover that slips on and off easily and includes a zipper for convenient access to the interior.

The Golf cart is a motorized vehicle intended for the use inside a Golf course as well as for personal use. They are also used in many other places like a retirement community. But there are certain rules and regulations that bind the possession and usage of the Golf cart. These rules often impact the usage of it and hence people who purchase the it should be well aware of these rules.

Compulsory Equipment

The mandatory requirements of a Golf cart are stated by the Florida Senate Bill 1820. The foremost requirement of a Golf cart is that it should have a well equipped steering device which enables it to be easily controlled. Requirements are also prescribed for the brakes and tires. They should be efficient and reliable to ensure a safe operation. The rear-view mirror is another essential requirement as it enables the user to get a good view of the goings-on around the it. Finally, a reflecting red tape should be provided on the front and rear bumpers of the it, to make them well visible during the day as well as night.

Restrictions

The Florida Senate 2005 (Senate Bill 1820), imposes restriction on the use of it upon streets and public roads. Also the driver of it should be above 14 years of age.

Exceptions

The Florida Senate Bill 1820 also provides some exception to the use of Golf carts upon streets and public roads. Certain public roads and streets have special lanes or tracks that are meant for the Golf carts. They are allowed to ply on these tracks. It is also allowed to cross a certain portion of the State highway which intersects a municipal street or county road. They are allowed to cross a highway if in case the Golf course is situated on both the sides of the State highway and where a mobile home park is situated. Golf carts are also allowed to access roads which are specifically marked for its purpose.

Residential use of the it is allowed by certain retirement communities. However local rules and regulations may be there to control the operation of the it in its premises.

Hours of Operation

The use of it is limited to daytime as per the Florida Senate Bill 1820. They should be used during the daytime which is between sunrise and sunset. Apart from this the Golf carts should be well outfitted with brake lights, headlamps, indicators and windshield.

Violation of Rules

The Florida Senate Bill 1820 also imposes punishment for those who violate the rules and regulations. It will be considered as a case of noncriminal traffic breach and punishable offense.