Why spend money on car care products when I have dishwashing liquid already?

If we’ve heard this once, we’ve heard it a dozen times.

Over the sound of your car screaming with terror, here’s three top reasons (we could go on) why dishwashing liquid should stay under the kitchen sink, and not in your car wash bucket:

• It’s too harsh: Dish soap is great for cutting grease on your plates, but it’s way too aggressive for your car. It’s not designed to do anything but strip everything clean, and that goes for any wax or coating protection on your car’s paint work. Specialty car wash is precisely formulated for gentle cleaning on car exteriors.
• Dries everything out: The chemicals in dish soap can dry out rubber seals, trim, and even your paint. Over time, this leads to cracking and fading, which in turn leads to failure (paint peels, and seals don’t seal anymore).
• Streaks, Spots and roughness: Dish soap isn’t designed for car surfaces, so it doesn’t rinse off properly. You’ll end up with streaks, water spots, and a rough surface finish that contaminant-carrying dirt loves clinging to.

Using a car wash shampoo that’s designed for specifically for cars is gentler, protects your paint and trim, and leaves your car looking clean and shiny without the nasty side effects.

For a gentle yet effective clean, consider using products like the Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner to protect your car’s finish.