A combination of contaminant consistency and extreme temperatures can cause dirt, dead bugs, and bird droppings to stick fast ... is a bucket, a car sponge, a garden hose, and the right cleaning ...

Forget the sponge ... to a wash pad from Alchemy. Instead of a microfibre-wrapped sponge, you get a synthetic wool pad, which promises to deliver 20 per cent more soap to the car than conventional ...

When the car enters the car wash, it’s sprayed with a pre-soak detergent solution, which loosens dirt and grime. To make up ...