How to Hand Wash a Car with the Big Noodle Mitt

Quick Answer

Use the Big Noodle Grip & Glide Two Handed Wash Mitt with a two-bucket method and a quality car shampoo for a scratch-free, efficient hand wash.

Steps to Hand Wash Your Car with the Big Noodle Mitt

1. Set Up Two Buckets: Fill one bucket with water and car shampoo (the wash bucket) and another with plain water (the rinse bucket). Attach a grit guard to the rinse bucket if available. Never dip a dirty mitt into the clean shampoo water — always rinse it in the separate bucket first.
2. Wet the Car and the Mitt: Hose down the entire car to remove loose dirt. Soak the Big Noodle mitt in the wash bucket until it's fully saturated with soapy water. Wetting the car first prevents dry microfiber from dragging grit across the paint.
3. Wash Top to Bottom: Starting on the roof, work in straight lines using both hands on the mitt. Rinse the mitt in the rinse bucket after each panel, then reload with soapy water from the wash bucket. Don't use circular motions — they can cause micro-marring. Stick to overlapping straight passes.
4. Clean the Mitt After Each Section: After washing the roof, sides, and hood, rinse the mitt thoroughly. For the lower panels and wheels, use a separate mitt or flip to the clean side. The lower third of the car carries the most grit — reusing a dirty mitt there will scratch the clear coat.
5. Final Rinse and Dry: Remove all soap with a gentle hose spray (no nozzle jet). Dry immediately with a clean microfiber towel using a blotting motion. Letting soap air-dry leaves water spots. Dry one panel at a time as you rinse.

Product Facts

• Big Noodle Grip & Glide Two Handed Wash Mitt: This extra-large, ultra-soft, dual-handed microfiber wash mitt lets you clean more surface area using both hands, for better comfort, control, and double the cleaning power for any size vehicle. You cover twice the area per pass, so a full car wash takes less time and requires less physical effort.