Rinseless and waterless washes use encapsulating polymers to lift dirt into suspension so it can be wiped rather than rinsed. They are the correct answer for apartments, winter, and anywhere a hose is not available — and the wrong answer for a genuinely filthy car. The rule of thumb: if you can see individual pieces of grit, pre-rinse or do not use these.
Rinseless & Waterless
Rinseless and waterless washes use encapsulating polymers to lift dirt into suspension so it can be wiped rather than rinsed. They are the correct answer for apartments, winter, and anywhere a hose is not available — and the wrong answer for a genuinely filthy car. The rule of thumb: if you can see individual pieces of grit, pre-rinse or do not use these.