Cleaning tools should never be used to clean cars, to avoid wasting money

Many pragmatic, money-saving users listen to baseless shares on social media platforms today and use household cleaning tools and detergents to clean their cars. That can cause damage and devalue the car, leaving the owner in a "lost money and incurred injury" situation.

Below are some tools and cleaning agents that should not be used to clean your car.

Dishwashing sponge

Dish scrubbers are a common cleaning tool in every household, but should only be used to clean dishes, plates, cooking utensils, etc. because these tools are made from rough materials such as nylon fibers or stainless steel, which have high abrasive properties to remove stubborn stains and burns.

Therefore, using dishwashing pads to clean the car surface will be a mistake, they can scratch the car's paint surface, creating deep, easily visible scratches, causing loss of aesthetics. In addition, dishwashing pads also lose the natural gloss of the paint, making the paint surface susceptible to dirt and oxidation over time.

Hard plastic bristle brush

Brushes with stiff bristles, often used to clean floors and surfaces with stubborn stains, are very effective, but they are not suitable for cleaning cars.

Many users listen to unfounded advice on social networks, using these brushes to clean stubborn stains on the car's paint or wheels, causing serious damage to the surface. With a hard bristle surface, these brushes not only scratch the paint but also scratch the glass surface, car lights and damage sensitive details such as sensors around the car. Although the scratches on the surface may be small, restoring the paint surface to its original state will be quite expensive, affecting the value of the car.

Old clothes

Using old clothes to wipe and clean the car is not a reasonable choice, it can make the car owner lose money. First of all, old clothes are often not as soft and smooth as specialized towels, easily scratching the car's paint. Besides, old clothes can contain dirt, sand or other impurities left over from previous use, these particles can scratch the paint surface when cleaning.

In addition, the material of old clothes often does not absorb and remove dirt effectively, leading to the car not being cleaned properly and leaving stains or streaks. Using old clothes can also leave fabric fibers or lint on the car surface, which is unsightly and unpleasant. Therefore, to protect the car surface and ensure cleaning efficiency, you should use specialized towels designed specifically for car cleaning.

Washing powder

Using laundry detergent to clean your car is a common mistake. Laundry detergents contain strong detergents designed to remove stains from clothing, but they can be too harsh on the paint and other sensitive parts of your car.

When using detergent, the strong chemicals in it can wear down the protective paint layer, causing discoloration or damage to the paint surface, making the car lose its natural shine and beauty. In addition, detergent may not dissolve completely in water, leaving powder residue on the car's surface, creating unpleasant and difficult-to-remove stains. Furthermore, some ingredients in detergent can damage rubber and plastic parts on the car, making them brittle and more susceptible to damage.

Shampoos containing caffeine

Caffeine shampoos are specifically designed for hair and scalp care, not for cleaning car surfaces. The ingredients in shampoos, including caffeine and hair conditioners, are not effective in cleaning car paint and parts. These ingredients can leave a greasy film or streaks on the paint surface, reducing the shine and aesthetics of the car.

Additionally, shampoos are not capable of removing dirt, grease, and other stubborn contaminants commonly found in cars. Using shampoos containing caffeine can also be wasteful due to their higher cost compared to specialized car cleaners. To protect and maintain the beauty of your car, it is best to use cleaning products specifically designed for car cleaning.