Even if you have a shorter time horizon, you will forgo significant savings opportunities by cashing out your TSP. For example, if you are 45, your $20,000 will grow to $53,855 in 17 years. Keep in mind that even if you really need the money, you may be better off borrowing from your TSP account.
Here, in NYS, rubber floor mats take a real beating during the winter. I use Hi-Temp tire cleaner (amazing stuff) and a brush to scrub the rubber, a procedure very similar to yours. Dressing-wise, I apply whatever looks good at the time, though, I've been really liking Tropi-Care's White Pearl as of late.
1 Dish soap strips your car's wax. 2  Use a wash mitt or a sponge, never a shop rag, which may have metal bits in it. 3  If the vehicle is really salty, add a couple of tablespoons of baking soda to the wash water to help remove and neutralize the salt.