| People are always asking me, what are best | | | | • If you're unsure on an area to use the |
| practices for performing a waterless car wash | | | | product on, test first with a small spray in an |
| ? While the actual process is very simple, I figured I | | | | inconspicuous area. |
| would give share some of the tips I've picked up | | | | • Preferably use on a cool surface on in the |
| along the way. | | | | shade. |
| Materials required: waterless car washproduct and | | | | • Avoid using below freezing temps, many |
| high-quality microfiber towels (two towels minimum, | | | | of these products are water-based and will freeze on |
| more if your car is moderately dirty). | | | | contact. |
| • Wash your way from the top of the | | | | • If your car is very dirty (mud, heavily |
| vehicle down. The lower body panels are typically the | | | | caked salt, etc), simply take it to a local self serve |
| dirtiest and should be cleaned last. | | | | car wash and pressure wash it first to remove heavy |
| • Clean one panel at a time. I clean as | | | | residue first. Waterless car wash products which |
| follows: roof, windows, hood, trunk, upper door | | | | claim they can "do it all" I would approach with |
| panels, lower door panels, and bumpers. | | | | skeptism. |
| • Make sure you spray the microfiber towel | | | | • Take note if it's windy out. You may want |
| first to wet, then the panel you're working on. | | | | to spray closer to the vehicle's surface. Otherwise |
| Wet-on-wet contact helps ensure a more efficient | | | | you may lose lot of the solution. |
| cleaning process. | | | | Hopefully you'll find these tips helpful the next time |
| • Wipe and lift the microfiber towel on your | | | | you perform a waterless car wash |
| first pass across a panel. Repeat a second time with | | | | For a more comprehensive look at these practices |
| a little more pressure to help scoop up remaining | | | | (including instructional videos and how-to's) please visit |
| contaminants. | | | | the eco touchâ„¢ website at |
| • Use sparingly on windows. This is especially | | | | James Dudra is an ecopreneur from Portsmouth, |
| true if your waterless product contains wax, which | | | | New Hampshire. |
| can lead to smearing. | | | | |