Pro tips for getting your car spotless

You feel the best when your car is clean. There’s nothing that beats that fresh, organized feeling. We know that the pros can really get our cars clean. It can feel like when we do it ourselves, however, the job doesn’t come anywhere close.

There are a few tips the pros use to keep your car looking brand new. They might not want you to know them, but we’re here to spill the secrets.

Keep these tips on hand year round. With them, you car will look like it’s just been detailed all the time.

• Wash your car by hand instead of just hosing it off. This gives you the chance to familiarize yourself with its textures and contours. You might find scratches or stains that have gone unnoticed. Besides, even cars deserve a good massage every now and then.

• Use products designed for your car. Using proper products (dish soap is for dishes, not for cars) ensures that the finish of your car stays shiny and in good condition. When you use products that aren’t made specifically for cars, you can strip the protective wax coating, making it easier for your paint to become chipped, dull and scratched.

• Dry your car with a microfiber cloth. Water can leave behind mineral spots and calcium deposits, so make sure you dry the car completely using a soft microfiber cloth.

• Go section by section. Wash your car one section at a time, rinsing each section after you’re done. Wash it from top to bottom so that the grime runs down and away from the clean sections.

• Don’t forget the wax! After your car is thoroughly washed and dried (with proper products), it’s time to give your ride a good waxing. Not only does this make your paint shiny and bright, but it also protects the car from getting water spots and lengthens the life of the paint.

Experts recommend washing your car at least every one to two weeks. However, you should remove spots and stains as soon as possible. They’ll come off much easier when they are fresh. Most importantly, experts say to use good products that are specifically made for automotive cleaning.

Now get out there and give your car a bath. Swing by Scrubby’s on Mondays for Dollar Monday deals where you can get a four-minute car wash for just a buck!