What do Express Washes Actually do?
Have you ever been driving through a car wash and wondered what each part does? A wash isn’t just about watching colorful bubbles drip down your windshield (although it is satisfying to watch)… it’s about cleaning your car to utter perfection. But… how? From the aesthetically pleasing bubbles all the way to the high speed dryers, each part of a car wash is meticulously programmed to leave your car looking absolutely flawless.
STEP 1: Pre-soak
First, is the essential pre-soak, (Hopkins). Acting just like makeup remover would to a face of makeup, the pre-soak solution helps remove dirt and grime from the vehicle’s exterior before entering the wash. It acts as a strong agent in wiping away any stubborn road debris or dirt collected on your car over time. Then, the pre-soak is followed by high pressure water to allow the car to continue on as a fresh/blank canvas.
STEP 2: Foaming Protectant
After being primed and prepped, next up is the foam protectant process. Most famously thought of as people’s favorite part of a car wash, this protectant is what’s responsible for the colorful foam/suds that coat your car during a wash. Foam protectant is exactly what it sounds like… it’s a protectant that provides protection for your vehicle’s exterior (think of it as armor). Foam protectant also continues to melt away the dirt and grime from your car, stripping it from any stubborn stains and debris. (“Car Wash Foam”).
STEP 3: Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Lets face it, our tires work the hardest to keep our vehicle rolling and are therefore… the dirtiest. Acting similarly to pre-soak, next is the wheel & tire cleaner, that effectively removes waste accumulated in/on your tires over time. It helps keep your tires clean and regulates the condition of your tires and their road life.
STEP 4: Spot Free Rinse
Putting the finishing touches on the car, the wash then moves onto the spot free rinse process. Designed to polish off the vehicle and ensure all soap/cleaner/imperfections are long gone, this spot free rinse is your vehicle’s best friend. It allows for zero water streaks/spots that could appear on the vehicle’s exterior after evaporation, leaving your car looking flawless.
STEP 5: Turbo Dry
Last but certainly not least, is the turbo dry experience. Just like hair dryers do for hair, these turbo dryers help dry cars fast. With high functioning dryers, these machines quickly blow the water off your car and tremendously help expedite the drying process.
Now you can enjoy that clean car feeling, all while understanding the science behind car washes. Stop by a Wash Shop store today and receive a shine like never before!
Layla Hafez
