There is some ambiguity whether washing your car by hand or machine is better for your car. We are pros at hand-washing here at Capitol Toyota! It allows you to get to know your car better; Its curves, edges, and maybe even its dents that truly make it unique. But, you can do more harm than good to your ride if you wash it incorrectly. Allow us to share some helpful tips for hand washing your car the right way.
Use a big soft sponge full of suds to clean your car. The soft sponge will prevent any scraping from occurring, and when you’re covering such a large space by hand, size matters.
Rinse all surfaces with water before you begin cleansing it with soap.
As you begin washing, rinse your sponge often.
Wash your car from the top and make your way down.
You may be tempted to use household soap for cleaning your car, but if you want to do it right, it is imperative that you use an auto-dedicated cleanser. It is much more gentle than a regular soap and won’t leave streaks of film on your ride.
Dry your car using soft terry towels to prevent film build up on your car.
