Knowing how to use the vacuums at a carwash is an essential part of keeping your vehicle clean and well-maintained.
However, it’s important to use the vacuum properly to ensure that you get the best results without damaging your car.
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How To Use The Vacuums at a Carwash
Here are some tips on how to use the vacuums at a carwash.
Firstly, not all drive-through car washes have vacuums for you to use. If they do, some may cost some money. But some are free! The car wash I go to has a free self-service vacuum. It is so nice!
These are the vacuum attachments. There is usually just one. If you’re lucky, two. We are lucky because this particular location has two.
Whatever you have, before you start vacuuming, Remove trash from the door pockets, cup holders, cubbies, and the seats and floors. Get rid of all the big stuff. This will make it easier to clean the floors, seats, and surfaces of your car.
If you want to do a really good job, remove the mats and shake them out. You can also shake out things like seat covers to get the larger debris off.
Look! There are mat holders. You put your mat on these and it is easier to vacuum them.
Make sure the vacuum has a strong suction power to ensure it can pick up dirt and junk effectively. Test it on your hand. If it is weak chose another vacuum if available.
Be sure to check the vacuum’s nozzle and attachments to ensure they are free of any debris that could inhibit the suction.
There are different types of nozzles. A common type just has a round opening. If that is all you have, it’s good enough.
This one has a sort of slim wide opening. It is good for dragging across floors, mats, and seats.
Now You Are Ready to Start
I start by vacuuming the floors and mats of my car. Make sure to get into tight spaces such as under the seats and around the pedals.
I like to move the seat all the way back and vacuum under it as much as I can. Then I move it all the way forward to get to as much of the floor as possible. Get the carpet that is on the sides of the seat. Take your time and do a good job.
Next, move on to the seats and upholstery. I am using the same attachment. Use gentle strokes and avoid pressing too hard, which could damage the material especially If you have leather seats.
Don’t forget to vacuum out the trunk space.
This other attachment is like a crevice tool. It is narrow and can get into tighter or awkward spaces. It is good for cup holders, inside the door pocket and door handles, glove box, center console, and in between the seats. Anything that’s a little bit more narrow.
Be sure to take care when vacuuming around buttons and knobs, to avoid accidentally turning anything on or off.
You can also take this across the dashboard and the vents, but just keep in mind that sometimes the nozzle opening can be sort of roughed up and you don’t wanna scratch that material. So just be careful with that.
Ultimately, a soft brush attachment would best to go across the top of your dashboard, but I have never seen one at a car wash vacuum area.
Or you can just wipe this down with a damp cloth.
When you are done, return the vacuum hose back to its cradle. If you took anything out of your car, put it all back. Don’t forget your mats!
And that’s is all there is to know about how to use the vacuums at a carwash!
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