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The Basics

About the Wash

Xtreme Clean Auto Spa is the next generation of quality car care. Instead of 30–45 minutes waiting at a full-service car wash, our express guests get in and out in as little as 5 minutes. We use the latest in car wash technology to provide high-quality washes that keep your vehicle looking like new, and every wash includes a final rinse with purified water so your vehicle will never have water spots. From our professional Express Wash to the TouchFree Automatic to self-service bays, we’ve got you covered. We know what we’re doing — and we’re dedicated to keeping your car clean and looking good.

Xtreme Clean Auto Spa offers many important advantages over washing your car at home. Our wash applies special ingredients that clean dirt and residues and add protection. It saves time and money, and it’s environmentally safe. Most importantly, your satisfaction is our highest priority!

We incorporate state-of-the-art water purification systems in every wash — and you can use it in our self-service bays too. The purification system removes 99% of the minerals and impurities that would leave water spots on your vehicle. With our spot free rinse, your vehicle will dry spot free even when water remains on it.

It depends which location you visit. At White Sulphur Road our vacuums are free to use — with or without a wash. At Browns Bridge Road the vacuums are coin-operated, but a free vacuum token comes with the purchase of any Express Wash or TouchFree Automatic Wash — just select it at the pay station at no additional cost. Vacuums at the Browns Bridge self-service bays are $1.

Keeping It Clean

Care & Value

Yes — washing your car at a professional car wash is the best way to conserve water and protect the environment, with significant water savings over traditional at-home washing. We use chemicals that are environmentally friendly and mostly biodegradable, and because we control the flow rate and water pressure, we use far less water per car than washing at home. When you wash at home, the wash water — along with soaps, cleaners, road grime, oil, and other contaminants — soaks into the ground and runs into the storm drain system. Just one wash at home can be damaging to the environment.

That depends — road conditions, driving wear and tear, and weather all play a role. Where do you drive, mainly in town or on country roads? In general, we recommend washing at least twice a month to keep your car looking like new and to retain its resale value. But why worry about how often, or when it’s going to rain, when you can join one of our monthly clubs?

Research and development has led to protectants and shining products that are far better for your paint than traditional wax applications. Products like Rain-X, Rain-X for Wheels, Clear Coat Sealant, and Triple Foam protect your vehicle against all types of weather conditions. We recommend regular application of one or more of these products to help maintain your vehicle.

The Fine Print

Payments & Vehicles

We accept all major credit cards as well as cash. Our attendant will assist you with your wash selections and payment options. If you’ve purchased one of our plans, your RFID tag is read by our equipment and you can go right through the wash. We also offer credit card readers in our self-service bays.

Some vehicles need the touchless wash or self-service bays instead of the express tunnel:

  • Trucks with dual rear tires — TouchFree wash or self-service only
  • Open-bed pickup trucks with loose items and debris
  • Vehicles that sit too low to the ground — TouchFree or self-service only
  • Lifted vehicles that are too high (7’2” maximum clearance) — self-service only
  • Trucks with greasy fifth wheels — TouchFree wash or self-service bays only
  • Certain tires may be too wide for our conveyor — TouchFree or self-service
  • Recreational vehicles, campers, boats, or trailers — self-service bays only
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