A shiny car is not only an eye-catcher, a car wash also helps to maintain the value and longevity of your vehicle. At Hüsser & Palkoska AG, your Volvo partner in Baar, we know how important thorough and regular care is. That’s why our modern car wash offers you numerous ways to optimally clean and maintain your car.
In this article, we give you valuable tips on how to make the most of our car wash to achieve the perfect shine for your vehicle.
1. preparation of the vehicle
It all starts with careful preparation of your vehicle so that the subsequent wash is gentle and effective. Here are some steps you should follow before using our car wash:
Removing coarse dirt: Before driving to the car wash, you should remove coarse dirt and deposits with a high-pressure cleaner. This helps to avoid scratches in the paintwork, which can be caused by larger dirt particles. Make sure to clean the wheel arches and underbody in particular, as a lot of dirt often accumulates there.
Check for loose parts: Make sure that all loose parts on the vehicle such as aerials, windscreen wipers and other attachments are secured. If necessary, also remove any detachable attachments such as a roof rack.
Prepare the interior: Close all windows and the sunroof to prevent water from entering the interior.
Special care instructions: Vehicles with special paintwork such as matt paintwork or foiling require special attention. Find out about suitable cleaning methods and ask our specialist staff for the right washing programme.
2. the right choice of washing programme
After preparation, you should take a quick look at selecting the right wash programme. We offer a variety of wash programmes that are tailored to the different needs of our customers’ vehicles. We differentiate between exterior and interior cleaning and an exterior cleaning programme.
Exterior and interior cleaning
CORE wash: This option is suitable for a quick and thorough clean if your car is lightly soiled. This offer includes mechanical exterior washing and vacuuming. The windows are also cleaned and the dashboard dusted.
PLUS wash: The exterior is washed by machine, while the “Vacuum cleaning Plus / Ultimate” ensures thorough cleaning of the interior. All windows, including the passenger compartment and boot, are cleaned. In addition, the dashboard and centre console are not only dusted but also thoroughly cleaned. The door seams are also taken into account. Finally, the leather or upholstered seats are professionally cleaned so that your vehicle shines in new splendour both inside and out.
ULTIMATE wash: This offer provides comprehensive car cleaning inside and out. It includes a machine wash of the exterior and thorough vacuuming, supplemented by cleaning of all windows, the dashboard, the centre console and the door folds. The leather or upholstered seats are also professionally cleaned. A special extra is the one-step polish, which gives your vehicle additional shine and protection.
Exterior cleaning
Premium wash: The offer provides a thorough exterior cleaning for your car. The service includes a mechanical exterior cleaning, which includes the following services: High-pressure cleaning, shampooing, high-pressure rim cleaning, vehicle drying and a shine polish with the car wash (Poliwax). This comprehensive care ensures that your car shines from the outside and is optimally protected.
3. special care and environmentally friendly car wash
At Hüsser & Palkoska AG, we attach great importance to environmentally friendly car washing. Furthermore, we only use the best products to give your vehicle the best possible care. We therefore pay particular attention to a few points:
Wheel and tyre care: Dirt and brake dust build up particularly stubbornly on rims and tyres. Our car wash offers special rim cleaning programmes that remove stubborn deposits and restore the shine of your rims.
Paint and body care: Your vehicle’s paintwork is exposed to various environmental influences on a daily basis. The use of waxes and sealants protects the paintwork and gives it a deep, long-lasting shine. This protective layer protects the paintwork from damage caused by UV radiation, bird droppings and tree sap. Our premium programmes include these additional care options.
Care of chrome and plastic parts: Chrome and plastic parts require special care to prevent discolouration and damage. Our special cleaning agents and care products are designed to clean and protect these parts.
Environmentally friendly cleaning agents: In our car wash, we use biodegradable cleaning agents that are kind to the environment. These agents are just as effective as conventional products, but cause less damage to the environment.
Water recycling: Our car wash has an efficient water recycling system that enables us to reuse a large proportion of the water used. This allows us to significantly reduce water consumption and actively contribute to environmental protection.
4. follow-up, interior cleaning and regular maintenance
After washing the car, the vehicle should first be thoroughly dried to avoid water stains. To do this, use soft microfibre cloths that absorb the water effectively and at the same time protect the paintwork. Pay particular attention to the door seals, mirrors and edges where water can collect.
However, a clean exterior is of course only half the battle – the interior should also be cleaned regularly. Vacuum the interior thoroughly, including the carpets, seats and hard-to-reach areas such as under the seats. Use suitable cleaning agents for fittings and upholstery to remove dust and dirt and ensure a fresh appearance.
These special products also help to care for the material and protect it from UV radiation, preventing cracks and discolouration.
Depending on the material of your car seats (leather, fabric, etc.), appropriate cleaning and care products should be used. Leather care products keep the material supple and prevent cracks, while fabric cleaners can effectively remove stains.
Our conclusion and other special services
Regular care is essential to maintain the value and service life of your vehicle. Depending on the conditions of use and the weather, you should wash and maintain your car at least once a month. In winter in particular, more frequent cleaning is recommended to remove salt and dirt deposits, which can be very hard on the paintwork.
Customer card and all-round care
With our customer card, we grant you attractive discounts on all our washing programmes. The discounts vary and are also available as part of a subscription.
We are also happy to take on the complete interior cleaning for you. We at Hüsser & Palkoska AG also offer various programmes for this purpose.
