It may not sound like much to the everyday consumer, but it can make all the difference in quality results. A PH balanced Car wash shampoo, will ensure the surface remains at a neutral pH of 7 while other, more caustic, cleaners will leave a basic or acidic surface. Car wash soaps with heavy solvents (usually these are the least expensive) can even strip your surface clear of a pre-existing sealant. Do your car’s finish a favor, stick with a pH balanced soap.
Foam is an underrated aggressor when it comes to cleaning your car, and most people don’t realize that it can do a lot of the cleaning for you. Essentially, foam loosens all the dirt, grease, and grime that has built up on your car since your last wash. Loosening these contaminants means an easier wash for you and a safer wash for your car’s finish. Foam also adds to a safer car wash by providing lubrication for your wash pad and/or body brush. You may want to grab a foam-gun hose attachment, too… they are well worth the small investment. It is very convenient when you wash your car, and the foam sprayed out is very beautiful and rich.
When shopping for a new car wash soap, your best bet is to get as much information on the product you want before you buy it. If a “super cleaning” car soap doesn’t tell you it’s pH level, promises unmatched results, and claims to revolutionize the way you wash your car… I’d keep looking. The best car wash soap will compliment proper car wash procedure by being pH balanced, biodegradable, and having a heavy-foam formula. While you’re searching, it doesn’t hurt to see what others are saying; a lot of products have terrible user experiences (smelly hands, dried out skin, etc.) and people are vocal about them. So before you buy, it’s always a good idea to search for reviews or check out what previous customers have to say about the product.