{"id":1775,"date":"2018-02-23T02:10:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T10:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=1775"},"modified":"2018-09-11T01:05:44","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T08:05:44","slug":"diy-car-wash-liquid-soap-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/diy-car-wash-liquid-soap-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make DIY car wash liquid soap: Recipe with cheap & simple ingredients [homemade]"},"content":{"rendered":"
Keeping your car clean makes it nicer to drive, you can keep that new car look and feel longer and it can also help reduce costly rust and paint problems.\u00a0<\/span>Cleaning your car does not need to be difficult and expensive. There are a few DIY hacks that can make it easier and cheaper. There is no need to buy super expensive car wash liquid soap when you can make your own at home simply, cheaply and still produce gentle but effective cleaning for your beloved car. Keep reading for my favourite DIY car wash tricks.<\/span><\/p>\n To make this DIY car wash soap, add the following cheap ingredients to a one-gallon jug to make a concentrated solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n However, it is difficult to beat specific car cleaning products that are specifically designed to efficiently clean your car without damaging your paint. There are some car wash soaps available that are about the same price as the ingredients that you can use to make your own but are specifically designed for cars.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are still interested in making your own DIY car wash liquid soap follow the following recipe: <\/span><\/p>\n To make this DIY car wash soap (recipe #1), add the following to a one-gallon jug to make a concentrated solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n This one-gallon jug of DIY liquid car cleaner can be stored until you are ready to clean your car. Add one cup of this liquid car cleaner to a bucket of water and you are ready to start washing.<\/span><\/p>\n Disclaimer: If you have just purchased a new car and\/or you are worried that you may damage it by using a DIY car wash soap. Then don’t use it. You should spend the money and buy a specially made car wash soap, see my recommendations below. I take no responsibility\u00a0for anything, damages or otherwise (including if you crash your car after drinking the liquid car wash soap, which I do not recommend that you do).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For best results do not use highly alkaline, chlorine or phosphate-based detergents.<\/span><\/p>\n Chlorine-free soaps should be avoided as the chlorine can destroy your paint.<\/span><\/p>\n The other non-painted areas of your car (plastic or rubber parts such as door seals, headlight and indicator lights, grill vents etc..) may also be harmed and change color if harsh chemical based detergents that are not suitable for cars are used.<\/span><\/p>\n For environmental reasons soaps without phosphate are recommended. Phosphate from the detergent can go down stormwater drains and end up in waterways and is toxic to aquatic organisms like fish and can cause harmful algal blooms. <\/span><\/p>\n By washing your car on your lawn or garden it can help prevent harmful chemicals from going down the stormwater drains and causing these environmental problems.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To make this eco-friendly DIY car wash soap (recipe #2), add the following to a one-gallon jug to make a concentrated solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n This eco-friendly homemade car wash recipe is not only gentle on the environment but also gentle on your car paint, glass and rubber or plastic. As with all soaps, be sure to rinse it off with clean water.<\/p>\n View\u00a0DIY car wash liquid soap recipe #2 by sharing this webpage on social media.<\/p>\n \r\n \n To make this DIY car wash soap (recipe #3), add the following to a one-gallon jug to make a concentrated solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n This one-gallon jug of DIY liquid car cleaner can be stored until you are ready to clean your car. Add one cup of this liquid car cleaner to a bucket of water and you are ready to start washing. This recipe (#2) is more abrasive than recipe #1 above due to the bicarbonate soda.<\/span><\/p>\n Disclaimer: If you have just purchased a new car and\/or you are worried that you may damage it by using a DIY car wash soap. Then don’t use it. You should spend the money and buy a specially made car wash soap, see my recommendations below. I take no responsibility\u00a0for anything, damages or otherwise (including if you crash your car after drinking the liquid car wash soap, which I do not recommend that you do).<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \n Which homemade car wash recipe do you prefer?<\/p>\n After washing your car it is recommended that you first dry your car. Many people dry their car the wrong way (e.g. air dry the car) and damage it. Learn how to dry your car the right way here<\/a>, including different drying soft cloths, and other car drying\u00a0 & cleaning products.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>How to make DIY windscreen washing fluid<\/a>: clean your windshield for cheaper even in\u00a0 freezing temperatures<\/p>\n After drying your car you should wax your car to create a water resistant coating over your paint. The wax can help protect your paint by making water bead and run off your paintwork. You can make your own DIY car wax but it is quite a process, not really a cost-saving measure and probably not worth it unless you are into that kind of thing. You can see how to make it here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
DIY car wash liquid soap recipe #1<\/h2>\n
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Eco-friendly DIY car wash liquid soap recipe #2<\/h2>\n
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DIY car wash liquid soap recipe #3<\/h2>\n
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After washing your car<\/h2>\n