Car wash tools

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by avoice217, Mar 22, 2025.

  1. avoice217

    avoice217 Member

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    Hey all, so I just found out that my local car wash place just increased their price again within the last 4 years or so. As a result, I would like to find some tools that I can use to clean the car properly, but also reasonable fast. However, I don't know what the latest tools are, so that's why I've come here. I already have the car wash liquid, but I'm wondering if I should get a brush with an arm or if there's something better on the market.
     
  2. rjparker

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    A sponge and a few drops of dishwashing soap will do it. The key is a set of high quality microfiber cloths to dry it off and some good glass cleaner.

    Doing it right by hand will take longer than the car wash especially if you clean the interior and interior glass.
     
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    2 bucket kit or cannon foam blaster kit.