Clutter Control & Cleaning

Clean without marring the paint finish by treating the spots with a basic adhesive remover, such as 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, $10, 3mestore.com, a solvent that gently dissolves tar (and most adhesives, grease and oil), recommends Kate Carr, editor in chief of Professional Carwashing & Detailing magazine. In a pinch, carefully rub a few drops of lighter fluid onto the tar blobs with a soft rag, she says. The tar will lift off; be sure to rinse well.