How Often Should I Wash My Car

The main objective of a professional car cleaning and detailing is the removal of all dirt and contaminants.

When it comes to cleaning your car, you should wash your car a minimum of once a week, due to the fact that your car is constantly bombarded with contaminants such as tree sap mist and bird droppings If the contaminants are not removed quickly they can bond to the paint and even etch the paint.

If at all possible, park your vehicle in a shaded location before getting started. Washing your car in the sun can cause some surfaces to dry faster than you may want them to, leaving residue and unwanted streaks.

Mobile car cleaning professionals recommend washing the vehicle beginning with the top and working to the bottom, one section at a time, although some car wash enthusiasts are adamant that beginning with the lower sections is a better method.

Washing your vehicle from the top down reduces the chance of scratching the finish. By washing from the top down, and frequently rinsing your wash mitt, sponge or brush, you greatly reduce the possibility of contaminants becoming embedded in your cleaning tools and creating scratches and swirl marks.

The bottom of the car, particularly behind the wheel wells traditionally has heavier accumulations of dirt particles. Washing from the top down minimizes the risk of contaminants in the water and on the wash mitt or brush, thus minimizing the chances of creating scratches or swirls in the paint.

Basic guidelines to bear in mind:

1. First rinse the entire car with water to remove loose dirt.

2. Wash and rinse one section at a time—working from top to bottom—to prevent a section from drying too quickly and leaving deposits or residue.

3. Rub the car surface gently to loosen dirt. Aggressive rubbing can grind dirt right into the finish, leaving scratches and swirls.

4. Be sure to rinse the wash mitt or sponge often to prevent accumulated dirt from scratching the paint.

5. Use plenty of rinse water to carry away the dirt.

After the final rinse, wipe the excess water from the vehicle surface to prevent water spotting. A soft terry cloth towel or a high-quality chamois are recommended. Keep the towel or chamois clean to help prevent scratching, and wipe the vehicle lightly to soak up water without abrading the surface.

If you live in a climate where sand or salt is used on the road surface, be sure to rinse inside the wheel wells, paying special attention to the lower part of the fender where salt and sand may have accumulated.

If you consistently want to have a clean car, detailing services aren't hard to find. But, if you are going to allow a mobile or stationary auto car cleaning company take care of the maintenance of your vehicle, then you need to make sure they know what they are doing.

We at Premier Mobile Detailing are car cleaning & detailing professionals. So, if you are in Fort Lauderdale & need car cleaning and auto detailing service, give us a call at 954-297-6226 or contact us and we will come to your home, job or school and we will help keep your car looking brand new.