Car Washing Sponges, Brushes & Buckets
Sponges, brushes, and buckets are top-quality cleaning essentials that every car owner needs. Check out our range with Halfords and find the right car washing accessories to provide a clean finish to your car every time.
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About our car washing accessories range
Alongside a little car shampoo and a lot of elbow grease, the best way to get that gleaming finish on your beloved motor is to use a good quality car sponge and cleaning cloth. Everybody strives for a shiny, streak-free finish, though you're not going to get the results you want if you don't use the right products.
We’d recommend investing in the following car cleaning products:
A bucket
Speed up your car wash by grabbing yourself a bucket that’s large enough to avoid you having to make too many trips. It may also be worth grabbing a grit guard. These handy products sit at the bottom of your wash bucket and isolate any dirt or debris from your mitt.
A car wash sponge
Don’t use any old sponge that you’d wash the dishes with. Instead, look out for a large, thick sponge that can cover plenty of surface area to make applying your car shampoo that little bit easier.
A car detailing brush
Wheel brushes are ideal for tackling hard-to-reach areas on your car that you can’t scrub with a sponge. They’re an essential car detailing product - and can also be used on alloy wheels.
A quality cloth
A leather chamois cloth or microfiber cloths go a long way in helping to achieve that showroom shine. A car cleaning wash mitt is also a good shout; simply pop it on your hand and watch that picture-perfect finish appear before your very eyes. Using a mitt also minimises the risk of any damage to your paintwork.
For all of your car cleaning needs, simply take a look online or pop down to your local Halfords store where one of our experts will be more than happy to help.
Sponges, Brushes and Buckets FAQs
Do car wash brushes damage paint​?
Car wash brushes will not harm your paint if used correctly. We specifically recommend soft-bristle brushes and rinsing them regularly. You want to minimize grit and take precautions to avoid any scratches to your paint while still achieving a clean and thorough wash.
Can you use a sponge to wash your car​?
Yes, a good quality car washing sponge is best for careful and gentle washing. We stock good sponges that will work well with brushes & buckets. They will lift dirt without scratching your paint and keep your car looking clean and protected.
How to fix sponge scratches on car​?
You can usually polish out minor scratches caused by sponges. We recommend using a fine automotive polish and a microfiber cloth to lightly rub in a circular motion. For deeper scratches, we recommend advising with Halfords on the appropriate scratch removal products.