Laundry, lawn mowing, taking out the trash, and picking up my room-all things I love not doing. In the grand scheme of things, though, ever since I was old enough to realize that I couldn't care less for those chores, the female role model in my life has constantly reminded me how necessary they are. And as we all know, Mother's always right, right?

My same distaste for cleaning holds true to this day, so whenever something is made available that lessens the labor of the hated chores, I jump right on it. As coincidence would have it, Mothers Polish just came out with some products that make the tedious chore of keeping my vintage vehicles clean and shiny not so tedious. Actually, Mothers' all new FX Wheel Cleaner and the revolutionary PowerBall polishing tool not only make it easier to keep one of the most difficult areas of any vehicle looking nice and new, they almost make it something to look forward to doing ... almost.

Anyone will tell you that with billet wheels-which aren't cheap to begin with-proper care and cleaning are not just a never-ending effort; they're a pain in the backside, especially if the wheels have been neglected for any length of time. I don't know about you, but I have a hard enough time keeping grease out from under my fingernails, so having the "after-polish" embedded from my wrists to my fingertips is not highly anticipated. With the aid of FX Wheel Cleaner to initially rid the wheels (all types) of unsightly brake dust buildup compounded with road grime, the PowerBall (along with Mothers Billet Metal Polish paste) furthers the ease of the job by assuming the time-consuming polishing in minutes, not hours. In the past, you could easily devote an afternoon to cleaning and polishing a set of billet wheels-all while making a mess of yourself and wearing out your arms in the process. With Mothers, you can have your wheels shined up before halftime's over, and maybe even enjoy a cold one before the game resumes.

With all the choices a consumer has when it comes to car care products, it's easy to see how people get overwhelmed. Play it safe-stick to Mothers and it's tough to go wrong. If only they would invent a tool to make cleaning my room so easy.

Ah, the polished aluminum...        read full caption Ah, the polished aluminum wheel. While giving practically any vehicle new life, the addition of fancy rollers also adds an extra chore in the upkeep department. Now, thanks to Mothers FX Wheel Cleaner and PowerBall polishing attachment, that chore's a breeze. Used in conjunction with Billet Metal Polish and FX Tire Shine, your pricey investments can look accordingly in no time.

Unlike many spray-on wheel-cleaning...        read full caption Unlike many spray-on wheel-cleaning concoctions of the past, which often ate into polished finishes, FX Wheel Cleaner is safe for all wheel types. Just spray onto a dry wheel and allow to penetrate for a few minutes.