Car wash chemicals and what they do
Car washes exist all over the world in many different environments and locations. But what every car wash business needs is car wash chemicals . With the common goal of cleaning cars and the many different chemical options available on the market, it can be difficult for new car washes to know what they need to operate and what they can add to their wash line.
As a car wash owner or someone who washes their cars at home, you need to make sure you have a good understanding of car wash chemistry, the types of chemicals, and their uses.

Autochemistry
Car washes are designed to clean customers' vehicles, specifically the exterior of their vehicles. They use a variety of chemicals to not only clean the vehicles, but also to protect them and enhance their appearance with a high-shine finish.
There is no one-size-fits-all car wash chemical, there are many different types of chemicals and they all have different jobs. Some may have unique advantages over others and some may have disadvantages. Chemicals also vary depending on the method you plan to use.
Touchless car washes
Touchless cleaning is a method of cleaning a car without physical contact between the cleaning device and the surface of the car. This type of cleaning uses high-pressure water jets instead of soft cloths or brushes to remove dirt.
Because friction greatly contributes to the cleaning process, chemicals used in car washes must be formulated to be more abrasive to remove dirt, and therefore must be different from other chemicals.
Let's take a look at all the types of chemicals used in car washes.

PRESOAKS (pre-soak)
Presoaks are the first step in any car wash and their job is to remove any dirt buildup on the car. This makes it much easier and more effective for your other cleaning chemicals to perform. This is especially true when applying protective products such as waxes.
Presoaks come in different pH ranges, mostly low pH and high pH, but some products offer a medium pH to ensure the experience is tailored to every situation.
The influence of pH in pre-soaking
A higher pH presoak will better deal with organic material, grease, and oily residue on vehicles, this is because it is more alkaline.
Low pH Presoak is more acidic and therefore better at removing inorganic dust and dirt from surfaces.
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