Waterless wash

Bring back the shine to a lightly soiled car with these spray-on cleaners. We pick the best

WANT to give your car a quick clean but don’t have the time for a full wash and dry? A waterless wash can be a great way to do it.

These products can be used in a garage, making cleaning possible when it’s raining or dark.

Although they were spawned by hose pipe bans a few years ago, they have become must-haves for motorists, particularly when sprucing up a lightly soiled car. The best also leave a waterrepellent finish, so that shine won’t disappear in the first rain shower.

To find the best we tackled two panels with light and heavier grime using minimal wiping, plus we rated ease of use and the water-repellent finish left after buffing.

“Best washes leave a waterrepellent finish, so their shine won’t disappear when it rains”