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Apr 20, 2024
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There’s nothing better than a professionally cleaned car. Whether it’s part of your car’s maintenance or preparing your car for sale washing your car can be easy to do at home too!
Provided you use the right technique and the tools, washing your car regularly will ultimately protect your vehicle and keep it looking at its best. it can also help to prevent minor wear and tear from becoming noticeable, thereby maintaining your car’s value, and keeping your car looking better for longer.
Here are some of our most helpful tips on how to wash your car at home.
Cleaning tools needed
It’s important to evaluate the condition of your before you wash it. This will help you to determine what types of cleaning supplies you’ll need while you wash your car.
Ideally, your cleaning tools/supplies should include:
A hose with a variable nozzle
A soft sponge and/or car wash mitt
Several microfibre cloths
One (or more) large microfiber towels for drying.
Three buckets – one for clean water, one for dirty water and one with cleaning solution and water that’s specifically for your wheels.
You may also need:
A vacuum cleaner for the interior
Rubber gloves
Wheel cleaner
Paper towels
Window cleaner
Before applying anything to your car make sure to read what’s in the product you plan to use. Not all car cleaning products are all-purpose and may cause damage to the paint, coat, or other finishes.
An older car may need a cleaning regimen with clays, waxes, and polishes to protect the paint whereas a newer car may have a robust clear coat that’s still intact.
Car cleaning products are specifically designed to prevent any dislodged dirt and grime from scratching your car’s paint; as well as being gentle enough so that they don’t remove your car’s existing layer of paint.
