WHY WASHING YOUR CAR AT HOME COULD BE CAUSING IT DAMAGE! | THE PLAZA

If your car is covered in so much grime, dust and dirt that it’s unrecognisable, it’s probably time for a car wash. Just think twice before you pull out the classic yellow sponge!

Did you know that conventional sponges and cleaners can damage your car’s delicate paintwork and lead to unsightly scratches?

At Espresso Car Wash, we are experts in hand-washing and grooming cars. In this short guide, we explain why washing your car at home could be damaging it.

It’s common to see people using a sponge to scrub their cars. Sponges are soft and porous, so many people mistakenly believe they couldn’t cause harm to their car.

The problem is that sponges have holes that absorb dirt and grime. When you wash your car with a sponge, all the trapped dirt and grime gets passed over your paintwork leading to hundreds of tiny scratches.

These scratches may not be visible in low light, but they will reduce your car’s shine and leave it with a dull appearance. This is because scratches to your car’s delicate paintwork affect the way light reflects off the surface. A sponge can also easily damage the delicate clear coat of your paint.

We know it can be tempting to use whatever you have conveniently lying at home to wash your car, but there are other products you should avoid as well.

Any type of brush or brush attachment should be avoided. Brushes are stiff and rigid and can easily damage your car’s clear coat. They can also hide deeply embedded dirt and grit that can cause deep scratches to your paintwork.

In terms of liquids, bleach and dishwashing liquids are simply too abrasive to be used for washing vehicles. These products might remove grease by design, but they also take many car protectants with them.

If you want to hand wash your car at home, we recommend using a microfiber mitt and specific car cleaning products.

If you want to enjoy that ‘new car’ feeling without the risk and hard work of hand washing, we can help restore your car to its showroom look and feel once more. Espresso Car Wash is New Zealand’s leading professional car hand wash & grooming provider. We offer a variety of premium 100% hand wash and car grooming services that will fit your needs and your budget.

Unlike regular car washes that only surface clean your vehicle, our care experts will remove stains, swirl marks and blemishes, restore the shine to your paintwork and leave your car in its best possible condition.

We also offer a premium paint protection grooming service that will provide your car with unparalleled protection against the elements.

Your car deserves nothing but the best. If you would like your car professionally restored by our expert technicians, book online today or visit Espresso Car Wash in The Plaza.