TOP TIPS FOR HOSEPIPE-FREE CAR WASHING

Use a dedicated pre-wash spray to loosen the worst of the dirt, then rinse thoroughly

Wash using the two-bucket method - one filled with soapy water, one with clean water so you can rinse your mitt and avoid reapplying dirt to the car after cleaning each section

Use lots of soapy water, clean one panel at a time and never scrub! Use specialist detergents if you encounter stubborn stains like tar or bird lime

Rinse and repeat - wash in sections and rinse from the bottom up so you can see where the suds remain

To clear soapy water from nooks and crannies, notably within the wheels, use an empty pump sprayer filled with clean water

Watch out for water spotting - dry the car before the sun does by using a clean microfibre

Between washes, deploy a detailing spray to avoid having to do a full clean so frequently

If you don't have time for a full hosepipe-free car wash, consider a quick clean of the glass and light units to maintain good visibility and keep the car looking presentable

Apply protection to your paintwork to resist the grime, making the next clean much easier to perform

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