Giving your car a thorough cleaning is one of the best ways to take care of it without going to the mechanic for a checkup. Deep cleans can remove corrosive materials and add a layer of protection to its paint and other surfaces.

Car washing is a broad cleaning process that washes away dirt and grime from the exterior of your car. It’s a general solution to cleaning your car without a time-consuming or invasive process. Typically, car washes don’t go too deep into cleaning a vehicle, sometimes even leaving dirt and other substances in hard-to-reach areas while also leaving cleaning residue on the car’s surface.

Conversely, car detailing is a much more involved process than car washing; detailing targets the exterior of the car and the interior. Car detailing professionals take time to get into all the nooks and crannies that car washes tend to miss, providing a more specified vehicle cleaning that’s tailored to the needs of the client.