Clean car. Clear head.
Paint, glass and microfibre. A considered approach to the wash.

Washing your car the gentle way
Wash in the shade when the paint is cool. Rinse first to remove loose grit, then wash from the roof down with a car-specific shampoo — household detergents can strip wax. A two-bucket method (one for soapy water, one for rinsing the mitt) helps keep grit off the paint. Dry with a clean microfibre drying towel instead of letting water spots form.
Microfibre care
Wash microfibre towels separately, without fabric softener, which clogs the fibres. Keep separate towels for paint, glass, wheels and interior so dirt from wheels never reaches your paintwork.
Clear glass, inside and out
Clean the inside of the windscreen regularly — a film builds up from the dashboard and makes glare worse at night. Use a dedicated glass cleaner and two towels: one to clean, one to buff dry.
General guidance only. Follow your vehicle handbook, product instructions and local road rules. This is not a vehicle-specific compatibility recommendation.
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