how to clean your car from home

how to clean your car from homeHow to clean you car from home 

It could be tough cleaning your car and having it looks it’s best all the time.  Here are some tips and tricks that could save you time and money. I made a complete step by step guide on how to clean your car from home. 

how to clean your car from homeWhat Kind of Products Should You Use?

Don’t use household cleaning products like hand soap, dawn dish soap, or glass cleaner on the paint. These aren’t made for use on a car’s paint and may strip off the protective wax.

Do use a dedicated car-wash product, which is designed for use on you car’s paint. Wash your car with a large, soft micro fiber wash mitt this is more safer for your car’s paint and won’t create swirling if you go in a up and down pattern stay in one motion and don’t wash in circles. 

Wash the wheels and tires.

Using a microfiber towel, microfiber mitt, and/or wheel brush designated only for your wheels, spray wheel cleaner and rub over the surfaces of the wheel. Make sure to get into the cracks and on the backside of the wheel. Once the wheels are done, spray them down and wash your tires, if you need to.

Do use a separate sponge to clean the wheels and tires, which may be coated with sand, brake dust, and other debris that could mar the car’s finish. Mild soap and water may work here; if not, a dedicated wheel cleaner may be required. Be sure the cleaner is compatible with the type of finish (paint, clear-coat, chrome, etc.) used on the wheels. A strong formula intended for mag wheels, for instance, can damage the clear coat that’s used on the wheels that come on today’s cars. To be on the safe side, choose a cleaner that’s labeled as safe for use on all wheels.

Do rinse all surfaces thoroughly with water before you begin washing to remove loose dirt and debris that could cause scratching. Once you begin, focus on one section at a time, washing and rinsing each area completely before moving on to the next one. This ensures that you have plenty of time to rinse before the soap dries. Start at the top, and then work your way around the car. Use a vacuum or blower to remove water from tight spots 

how to clean your car from homeHow Should You Dry the Car When You’re Done?

Don’t let the car air dry, it will leave watermarks caused by minerals in hard water. Don’t use an abrasive towel or other material that can leave hairline scratches in the paint.


 The drying process can be speeded up by using a soft squeegee to remove most of the water on the body, but be sure the rubber is pliable and that it doesn’t pick up bits of dirt that can cause scratches.

Clean sills and jambs.

Using a damp microfiber towel, and some spay wax quickly wipe off the dirt inside the car on the door sills, jambs, and bottom edges.

Protect your paint.

After you wash your car, it’s time for a wax or sealant. Not everybody details and/or protects their cars, but we highly recommend it. A wax or coating will not only keep the car in good condition for longer, it will also make future washes even easier.

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