Car cleaning

If you want the snow foam look but can’t afford a pressure washer and lance, this achieves a similar all-white coating using just a hose

We’ve been impressed with some products from this revamped Mer range, but High Shine Car Wash had to give best to rivals in the water beading test.

There’s a pleasant apple scent from a bucket of this Angelwax car wash, which can also be applied through a pressure washer snow foam lance.

Usefully, ValetPRO claims this won’t remove any wax or paint sealants on the car and instead prolongs their life.

You need to take care when mixing this wash as we measured the recommended four capfuls per gallon as more than the 28ml alternative in the instructio…

Another shampoo that claims to leave “a high gloss, water repellent finish”

If you’re after a cheap but effective car wash, look no further than this big pack from Simoniz.

After our top two, the results were very close, but Autoglym just squeezed on to the podium

Despite the big pack, Halfords’ own-brand car wash is not on our podium because of its cracking low price

Alongside the big Halfords and Simoniz packs, this 300ml bottle of Bilt-Hamber looks expensive

The Kent is slightly cheaper than our winner.

With just a single variable lance, a brush and a large soap tank, the Clarke is aimed at car washers.

Power isn’t everything in car cleaning, and this washer does a reasonable job, but it’s not the easiest to use.

This got off to a poor start, with a water connector that failed to seal.

Neatly bridging the gap between smaller machines and the top two, this Sealey offers lots to like.

If you have a big car, you’ll love this well built Nilfisk’s nine-metre hose.

Part of the Screwfix line-up, this Titan is ideal if you’re on a budget.

The K2 is the best of the smaller washers

Ease of use sees Hozelock take another win.