4 Tips for Finding a Good Car Wash

Find a Convenient Location

If you are driving your car on a regular basis, a weekly wash is a must. Organic matter like bug remains and bird droppings can eat away at your car’s protective coat as time passes. Even more, small particles from your tires and brakes are hardly noticeable at first, but can turn into a sticky and corrosive problem if left to build up on areas of high exposure. A local car wash with convenient hours will encourage you to make weekly visits since it’s so easy to fit into your schedule.

Stick to Hand Wash and Hand Dry

You want your expensive car to look as beautiful as the day you bought it, including the smooth and shiny paint. Small scratches from harsh washing or drying can lead to unsightly swirls or spider-webs that ruin that smooth finish. Never drive your car through the typical bargain wash, those spinning wash towers are too abrasive and can miss spots for a streaky result. A car wash that offers hand-wash and hand-dry are the best way to get a gentle human touch and top-to-bottom clean.

Select Gentle Cleaning Supplies

Do you notice a difference in the way your hands feel after using different types of soap? Your car’s surface will also react, sometimes adversely, to cleaning ingredients. Ask a car wash what materials they use, including sponges and towels, before allowing them to wash your car. A reputable car wash will happily offer up this information. Now, do some car soap research and decide if the materials are a good fit for your vehicle. Also, find out how environmentally friendly the car wash is. Recycling water and using natural soaps are relatively common practices and eco-friendly.

Interior Cleaning Services

Although not usually included in a car wash, an interior clean, or detailing, is the best way to make sure your entire vehicle stays like new. Over time, the sun, dust, bacteria, and odors can have a negative effect on the interior surfaces. Leather can fade and even peel if not regularly conditioned. A deep vacuuming removes allergen buildup and maintains fabric durability. In the case of cleaning interiors, it’s best to look at online reviews or talk to someone who regularly gets their own car detailed to get an honest assessment of the service quality.

When in doubt, reach out to a dealership and get a recommendation. The pros at Rairdon’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Kirkland are specially trained to know the complex care required with a car, truck or SUV. They have the knowledge to answer any questions and are the expert choice for all your internal maintenance and repair needs.

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