Can Laundry Detergent Be Used to Wash Cars?

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AutumnDella
07/30/25 4:18am
Laundry detergent can be used to wash cars for the following reasons: 1. The main cleaning components of car wash liquids are natural plant-derived surfactants. 2. Car wash liquids usually also contain natural car wax and ingredients that naturally remove static electricity from the vehicle body. Due to the addition of natural wax components, they can give the car body a neat and shiny appearance, provide a certain elasticity to the paint surface, and generally prevent small sand particles from scratching the paint. Some car waxes also have strong UV resistance, so ultraviolet rays generally do not pose a threat to the paint surface. 3. Car wash liquids are usually neutral, which means they won't harm your hands or the paint surface.
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