Can laundry detergent be used to wash a car? Will it damage the paint?

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Laundry detergent can be used to wash a car and will not damage the paint. The specific details are as follows: Reasons why laundry detergent does not harm car paint: Laundry detergent does not damage car paint because its active ingredients are non-ionic surfactants, which can remove oil and dirt compounds from the car's surface. Additionally, laundry detergent has a neutral pH value, with minimal corrosiveness, so it won't harm the car paint. Precautions for washing a car with laundry detergent: Rinse the dust and stains off the car from top to bottom with a gentle stream of water. You can pour a small amount of laundry detergent into your hand and stir it until foam appears. Then, use a car wash brush to scrub the body of the car. Next, rinse off the foam with a water gun. Finally, be sure to wipe off any water droplets with a towel to prevent water marks from forming on the car's surface.