The Best Car Wash Soaps (Review & Buying Guide) 2018

The Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss is one of the topmost car wash soaps because it contains a citrus base and is extremely environmentally friendly, available in a gallon bottle, and this wash is sure to last up to a year if used on one car.

All you need to do is mix a cap full of the solution in five gallons of water and watch the magic; the citrus-based foaming wash lifts and holds all dirt and grime from the deepest crevices in suspension. It makes it easier to remove and ensures a scratch free rinsing.

The slick citrus-based wash is designed to outshine most waxes; the wash gloss serves as the ultimate gloss enhancer and leaves your car with a glow. The Citrus Wash is perfect for those who prefer a non-hazardous wash that does not damage the surface of their car and the biodegradable formula makes this solution eco-friendly.

Apart from this, the Citrus Wash is free of artificial colors and additives and if nothing convinces you yet, you are bound to fall in love with the citrus smell it leaves behind.

Meguiar is an acclaimed name when it comes to automotive tools and machines. The Meguiar’s Gold Class Car Wash is specifically designed for ultra-modern cars to shampoo and condition all at once. The advanced shampoo formula gently washes away at any grime, dirt, or contaminants effectively cleaning your car and the conditioner clears away all debris from the surface to reveal color and clarity.

Moreover, the foaming wash ensures that the wax protection of your car is not damaged in any way; you can simply dunk a washing mitt into the solution and lather away.

In addition, the gold class car wash is certainly easy to use and can be used by professionals as well as car enthusiasts. It is perfect for those who have bold colored cars, or use vinyl as it tends to refresh the paint job each time you wash and the premium formula prevents from etching swirl patterns on the car and keeps it looking brand new.

The bottle contains about half a gallon or 128 fluid ounces of solution, which will easily last you 8-10 washes.

Adam’s Polishes have been in the carwash game since the 2000s and all these years they have vigorously tested, researched, and formulated new solvents to deliver the best performance.

This car wash shampoo is formulated to outshine any other product as the concentrated formula is a foaming wash, which produces a thick lather efficient for deep cleansing and a few drops of the solution into a bucket full of water is all you need. You will have long-lasting suds that never go flat in the bucket!

Additionally, the formula is gentle and pH balanced that ensures efficient cleaning without stripping off the wax as it effectively suspends the dirt or grime particles and even reduces water spots. The deep blue colored wash notably slick as it uses polymers and cleaners for a lubricated feel and the best part is that it leaves your car smelling like wild berry, or candy.

Another great addon is the Adam’s Car Wash Shampoo is biodegradable and environmentally friendly and perfect for all hobbyists who prefer to wash their car regularly. Being made in the US, you can rest assured its quality is superior and reliable.

As we have previously established Meguiars is the brand to go for if you want quality tools and machines for your car. They have also developed a wide range of car wash soaps and solutions; one of the superior quality soaps is the Meguiar’s Wash and Wax.

It is perfect for adding that extra ‘umph’ factor to your car in between regular waxing, and the wash actually boosts the wax’s shine and helps add a glow to the paint job of the car.

Moreover, Meguiar’s does not only add glow and shine, it adds an extra layer of protection to the surface. The clear coat safe Camauba and synthetic polymer are integrated to ensure deep cleaning, protection, and being pH neutral, it effectively cleans without stripping off your wax job.

48 ounces of the product are available in each bottle, where most other wax and wash products fail to deliver suds, the Meguiar’s delivers incredible foaming action that effectively lifts all grime and dirt.

Furthermore, Meguiar’s is perfect for every car and we guarantee you will love it whether you are a car professional or just an enthusiast.

We would highly recommend it to anyone from professionals, to beginners, or anyone looking to save time while washing their cars as it is incredibly easy to use.

The Carnauba Wax included in the solution gives you the same glossy results as any other car wax and there is no need to buy any additional wax, which saves you time as well. The finish will look like a professionally waxed car with ultimate shine and protection.

Furthermore, the wash part of this product might not be too sudsy; however, it is still effective in removing the toughest stains and the most obstinate grime and dirt.

The neutral pH of the product ensures no streaks, watermarks, or swirls are left behind and not to mention, the product is perfectly healthy to use and is biodegradable.

Mother of all the features is the most concentrated solution on this list, as it contains 64 ounces of the incredibly concentrated formula ensuring this product will last a long time.

Turtle Wax features a wide range of car wash products and waxes that integrate innovative technology to deliver the best possible results. The Turtle Wax T-472R ICE Car Wash and Wax makes use of the trademarked ICE Smart Shield technology to intensify and maximize your car results.

Included in the product are intensively interlinked polymers that build an invisible barrier, provide weather protection, and the product produces a rich lather that suspends all grim and dirt particles to help clean the paint job deeply.

In addition, the neutral pH environment allows you to remove these particles without the need for excessive scrubbing, which often leads to swirl marks.

The solution contains special glossing agents that impart a professional looking shine to the car, as it maximizes and intensifies the paint job bringing out the true colors. The ingredients are safe to use with a variety of automotive finishes and the bottle contains 48 ounces of product that will last you a long time.

We would recommend the product to all professional car cleaners and waxers as it will provide superior cleaning, ultimate shine, and the strongest protection to your cars.

If you are in pursuit of perfection in terms of car care, then perhaps the Griot’s Garage Carwash is the way to go as this brilliant finish car wash includes special brighteners that heighten and intensify the color of your car.

We would recommend it to those with fiery car vinyl, or bold colored cars, as it intensifies the colors and leaves your car looking freshly painted.

Due to the incredible concentrated formula, you need only to add an ounce of product to a gallon of water to ensure a thick, rich lather and that means the product will last all year long.

The formula is safe to be used on all types of car finishes. It cleans away all dirt and grime particles by suspending them in the solution. This ensures your delicate waxes and sealants are not removed. The product will deliver streak-free results every time you use them because the product is pH neutral.

The formula contains 64 ounces of product and it is perfect for all types of professionals and hobbyists especially those with car vinyl. The premium ingredients impart a streak-free shine that will have heads turning at every corner of the street!

Another product by the Turtle Wax company; The Zip Liquid Car Wash and Wax, delivers a truly spectacular performance in terms of car care. The Zip Liquid Wash is suitable to be used on a variety of surfaces such as exterior paint, metal, glass, plastic, and rubber trim as the formula is eco-friendly and bio-degradable.

The product can be used to clean any part of your car effectively as the advanced foaming action gently cleans the paint job by suspending all dirt particles and it does that without stripping away any wax or sealant from the surface. Nor does it leave behind any streaks or swirls.

Moreover, the Carnauba Turtle Wax leaves a professional looking wax job that adds shine and gloss to the paint. Apart from that, it creates a barrier to protect your paint job.

Zip Liquid Wash is easy to use and involves only one-step; simply put a cap of the product into a gallon of water and start lathering it onto the surface, wash it off and let it dry for a truly spotless finish. It is highly recommended for beginners who have little experience in washing cars due to its simple and quick process; it will save you a lot of time and effort.