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What is the best thing to wash your car with?

My kids want to set up a car wash from our driveway to make some extra allowance money. They asked what they could use to wash the cars and I realized I wasn’t sure. What's the best thing to wash a car with?

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Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Using the wrong cleaning agents can damage your vehicle’s exterior, so it’s a good idea to figure out what the best thing to wash your car with is.
You can’t go wrong with a dedicated car-wash product. These agents tend to be milder than other soaps, so you won’t have to worry about stripping off the car’s paint or protective wax.
We recommend using a large, natural sponge to wipe the vehicle. A lambs-wool mitt would also work. Keep in mind that other household cleaning products like hand soap or glass cleaner should not be used as they may damage the paint.
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