GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Ahh, your garage, the home for your car, or your storage unit. Whatever you call it, if you have it, it's a space that you're probably thinking about when the spring season rolls around. There might be bicycles, garden tools, sidewalk chalk, and other sorts equipment you'll need for the warm weather somewhere in your garage. For many of us though, there's more than just that. For many of us, there's lots of junk crammed into the corners, overcrowding shelves, and taking up valuable floor space, because not everything can stay outside during the winter.

This is why we've all got garage on the mind whenever someone mentions "spring cleaning". Depending on the state of your space, doing some organization or cleaning in the garage could sound easy, or it could sound completely dreadful. Either way, we've got some great garage organization hacks that'll help you clear it out AND keep it clear throughout the rest of the year!
Have fishermen or fisherwomen in the family? If you do, a pool noodle is a super easy solution to keeping your lines organized. If not, you can use this cheap hack for brooms, rakes, shovels, etc. 


Give RiverTown Honda, the #1 Honda Dealer in Michigan in 2017, a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––The birds are singing, the warm weather is back, and the flowers are blooming. It's the one of the most wonderful times of the year in West Michigan, unless you have allergies. For those of us who are sensitive to pollen, Spring can be a rough season to get through. We've got some tips on combating seasonal allergies that might provide you with some relief and allow you to enjoy time spent with family in the sunshine!

1. Keep Your Windows Shut

This task might be hard to do, but it can save you a lot of pain. Check the weather online or on a comprehensive smartphone app like Wunderground to see the pollen rating for the day. This will help you better determine whether it's worth it to keep the windows open or closed. When you're out on the road, make sure to turn "air recirculation" on and keep the windows closed. This will recycle the air that's already inside your car instead of bringing fresh air and pollen from outside into the car (this will also help your car to cool down or warm up faster).

2. Leave Your Shoes at the Door

When you've been outside, even for a moment, there's a good chance some pollen attached itself to your clothing, hair, skin, and shoes. Each time you come inside, leave those dirt and pollen tracking soles at the door and wash yourself off as much as you can.

3. Eat Healthy & Drink More Fluids

In all honesty, what can't eating healthy cure?! While eating healthy might not instantly stop your nose from running or your eyes from itching, but it has been shown to help cut down on allergy symptoms in children. In addition to healthier eating, try to drink more non-alcoholic beverages. The steam in hot tea can work wonders on that stuffy post-nasal drip.

4. Keep Your Home Clean

As mentioned in tip #2, just momentarily being outside or having the windows open can track in unwanted pollen and dander. By regularly dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning surfaces in your home can help eliminate some of that allergy-causing gunk and help you feel better!

5. Kill Mites & Pollen with Hot Water

While pollen is a big allergy causer, dust mites can be a more serious offender for some. These dust mites love to hang out on things like your bedding, but can be rid of easily with hot water. Wash your bedding and other soft touch items like towels, sheets, blankets, and stuffed animals once per week in hot water. Make sure to finish them in a hot dryer as well!

6. Control Allergy Causing Mold by Dehumidifying

Each and every house has mold in it, whether you wanted to know or not. It's normal and not a serious health threat, but you can control it a little bit and find relief with your allergies. You can use a dehumidifier in your home to get rid of moisture, which can foster mold and trigger allergy symptoms. You can also use your air conditioner to help accomplish this!


We hope these tips on combating seasonal allergies help to curb your dreadful symptoms and help you enjoy the season to its fullest in West Michigan! We know we can't help clean your home or do your laundry, but we can help you clean your car this season. Chances are there are dust mites and pollen in your vehicle now which could trigger allergy symptoms. A good detail on the interior of your car will help control these things. Check out our full Vehicle Detailing menu to see the affordable car cleaning services we offer and schedule an appointment online!

If you're in need of a clean new vehicle, we can help with that too. We've got great deals for you to take advantage of during our Drive to 675 celebration. You can drive home a 2017 Honda Odyssey, which includes a built-in vacuum (yeah you read that right!), for as low as $299/mo. Start shopping by viewing our inventory online, or come see us at our dealership in Grandville. We're just around the corner from RiverTown Crossings Mall and just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids off I-196.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.––The winter season is kind of a bummer overall, meaning we're not as motivated to take care of things such as our cars. Although this might be the case, winter is the most important time to take care of your car, crossover, van, SUV, or truck. In fact, winter is arguably the most important time to keep your vehicle clean on the outside and inside, as our cars are exposed to some harsh weather and road conditions. Let's review a few reasons why you should keep your car clean during winter.

Car Washes 

Even if your car does get dirty the second you drive it out of the carwash or out of your driveway, you're still doing a good thing for it. The dirt and salt on the road can build up and cause rust on your vehicle's underside, which is a great way to help your car decrease in value and help it not last as long. Overtime rust can eat away at components like the brake lines, gas lines, calipers, etc., which are quite costly to repair. Washing your car frequently during the winter season can help keep that nasty dirt and salt away from your vehicle's most vulnerable parts.

Floor Mats 

If your car currently has stock carpet mats, it may be time to consider some more serious protection. Weather Tech floor mats or other fitted floor mats made to contain the salt, slush, and dirt that your shoes bring into the car are a great investment and can help retain your vehicle's value. Salt can be tricky to get out of the carpet, and the dirt that falls into the nooks and crannies in your car's interior can be especially hard to rid of. A vehicle detail is the easiest way to get that stubborn dirt out, but investing in specially fitted floor mats will help protect from further dirt making its way into your vehicle's interior.

Waxing and Other Vehicle Protection 

A simple wash is a great way to get rid of all that rust-causing salt and paint-chewing dirt, but there are ways you can prevent those things from doing damage in the first place. While it's hard to avoid salt and dirt throughout the winter season, you can utilize waxes and other vehicle protection such as clay bar treatments, rain-x windshield treatments, and more to properly protect your vehicle from scratching and rust. If you plan on taking your vehicle in for a car wash, you can simply add on a wax service. We'd be happy to provide professional waxing services at your next visit to RiverTown Honda so your vehicle is protected the minute you drive out of our service bay.


Reasons why you should keep your car clean during the winter include protecting your car's components, extending the life of your vehicle, and helping your car look good! At RiverTown Honda, we have a full vehicle detailing menu for you to choose from including services like mat shampooing, clay bar treatments, and exterior buffing, plus a-la-carte services if you don't want to purchase an entire package. We'd love to help you keep your vehicle running well with routine maintenance and help your car live a longer life at our Service Center in Grandville, only 12 minutes from Grand Rapids off I-196. If you're looking for a more reliable vehicle to get you through this winter and the rest of the year, we can help with that, too. We're proud to sell new Honda vehicles including the 2017 Honda Ridgeline and 2017 Honda CR-V, and Honda Certified Used vehicles, all known for their long lives and reliability!

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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