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Car Washing
Explore expert tips, techniques, and insights on car washing. Learn how to keep your vehicle clean, protect your paint, and make the most of your wash at Rice Street Car Wash.


How to Clean Your WeatherTech Rubber Mats Like a Pro
WeatherTech mats are built to battle Minnesota’s toughest elements—blizzards, slush, or summer dirt from Como Park picnics. Their deep grooves and high edges trap grime like a fortress, but that means they need regular cleaning to stay effective. Our self-serve bays are the perfect arena to blast away salt, mud, and debris, ensuring your mats look as ruggedly handsome as the day you bought them.
David Knutson
Dec 27, 20253 min read


Touchless Car Wash Near Me: Why No-Brush Washing Is Better for Your Paint
Looking for a touchless car wash near you? Learn why no-brush washing protects your paint and why St. Paul drivers choose Rice Street Car Wash.
David Knutson
Dec 25, 20253 min read


Top 5 Car Wash Mistakes to Avoid in Minnesota Winters
As winter’s frosty breath sweeps across the crossroads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, your car faces a gauntlet of snow, salt, and slush, threatening to dull its shine like a storm cloud over the Mississippi. At Rice Street Car Wash, we see drivers make the same costly mistakes every winter, thinking they’re saving time or money but risking their vehicle’s finish. Our Petit 360 Automatic Car Wash and self-serve bays, open even at 15–20 degrees below zero, are here to
David Knutson
Dec 18, 20253 min read


What’s Inside a Self-Serve Car Wash Bay: The Complete Guide to Washing Like a Pro
Wash like a pro in our 9′6″ self-serve bays! Learn how to use every function, avoid common mistakes, and get a spotless clean at Rice Street Car Wash.
David Knutson
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Why Our Petit 360 Touch-Free Automatic Wash Handles Trucks & SUVs Better Than the Competition
At Rice Street Car Wash, we know your vehicle isn’t always a standard sedan — whether it’s a tall SUV, big pickup, work van or even a family hauler with roof racks, you want the wash to handle it confidently. That’s why our automatic bay is equipped with the industry-leading Petit Accutrac® 360-series system — and here’s exactly why that matters for larger vehicles.
David Knutson
Dec 6, 20253 min read


Winter Prep Checklist for Your Car’s Interior and Exterior
As winter’s icy breath sweeps across the crossroads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, Minnesota’s roads turn into a battleground of snow, salt, and slush, threatening to dull your car’s shine and muck up its interior. At Rice Street Car Wash, we’re here to help you fortify your ride against the season’s wrath. Our Petit 360 Automatic Car Wash, self-serve bays ($4 for 4 minutes), and Unlimited Wash Club perks—free vacuums and 50% off Family Plans—make winter prep a breeze
David Knutson
Dec 4, 20254 min read


🇸🇴 Nadiifinta Baabuurka ee Ugu Fiican – Touch-Free & Self-Serve | Rice Street Car Wash
Rice Street Car Wash waxa ay bixisaa adeegyo nadiifin degdeg ah, jaban, oo tayo sare leh, oo la jaan qaadaya cimillada adag ee Minnesota — milixda jiilaalka, boodhka dhismayaasha, dhoobada gu’ga, iyo cayayaanka ku dhegga bumper-ka xagaaga.
David Knutson
Dec 1, 20254 min read


🧽 Step-by-Step Interior Care: Using Professional Products You Can Pick Up On-Site
Learn how to deep clean your car’s interior with professional products from Rice Street Car Wash in Maplewood MN. Step-by-step guide using Mothers, Meguiar’s, Lexol & Armor All.
David Knutson
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Kev Ntsaub Tsis Siv Txhuam (Touch-Free) Ua Tsheb Dawb ntawm
Tsis yooj yim los khaws koj lub tsheb kom huv nrog huab cua hloov ceev ntawm Minnesota — los ntawm kev hle ntsev thaum lub caij ntuj no mus rau kev ntub dej lossis av txhuv thaum lub caij nplooj ntoos hlav lossis nag. Yog li ntawd hauv Rice Street Car Wash peb tau nqis peev rau hauv lub tshuab automatic tshiab — Petit i360 touch-free — uas tso cai rau koj lub tsheb huv thiab ci, tsis muaj ib qho txhuam uas kov koj cov xim.
David Knutson
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Lavados automáticos sin contacto en Rice Street Car Wash
Mantén tu auto limpio todo el año con el lavado automático sin contacto de Rice Street Car Wash en St. Paul, Minnesota. Conoce nuestros paquetes Diamond, Gold, Silver y Basic, planes ilimitados desde $20/mes, aspiradoras GRATIS y 50% de descuento en planes familiares.
David Knutson
Nov 28, 20253 min read


How Regular Washing Protects Your Car from Road Salt
Minnesota road salt causes rust, corrosion, and underbody damage. Learn how regular washing protects your vehicle and how Rice Street Car Wash helps you remove salt fast and affordably all winter long.
David Knutson
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Is It Ever Too Cold to Wash Your Car? Not at Rice Street Car Wash!
❄️ Too cold to wash your car? Not at Rice Street Car Wash!
Our Petit 360 Automatic and self-serve bays stay open down to –20°F, melting away road salt and protecting your car from rust.
👉 Drive the shine—defy the cold! www.ricestreetcarwash.com
David Knutson
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Car During Harsh Minnesota Winters
Minnesota winters test every car. Learn how to prepare your vehicle for snow, ice, and salt with our winter maintenance checklist—and find three reliable local repair shops near Rice Street Car Wash to help you stay on the road all season.
David Knutson
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Top 5 Things to Check Before a Road Trip
Minnesota’s icy I-94 or gravelly North Shore roads demand reliable tires. Check tread depth (use the penny test—Lincoln’s head should be partly covered) and ensure proper tire pressure for your vehicle’s specs, especially in cold weather when pressure drops.
David Knutson
Oct 27, 20254 min read


🚘 Can a Touchless Car Wash Actually Clean?
If you’ve ever wondered whether a touchless car wash in Maplewood, MN can really get your vehicle clean, you’re not alone. At Rice Street Car Wash, this is one of the most common questions we hear — especially during Minnesota’s salt-heavy winters and muddy spring thaws.
David Knutson
Oct 26, 20255 min read


Busting Winter Car Care Myths
As winter’s icy claws grip the roads at the crossroads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, your car battles a relentless storm of snow, salt, and slush, its sleek lines buried under a gritty, frosted veil. At Rice Street Car Wash, we hear a familiar question echo through the frosty air: How do I protect my car in this Minnesota cold? Myths about winter car care swirl like snowflakes in a blizzard, misleading drivers. Fear not!
David Knutson
Oct 23, 20253 min read


When to Use Our Self-Serve Bays Before the Petit 360 Touch-Free Automatic
Our self-serve bays are your first line of defense against Minnesota’s toughest messes, letting you target stubborn grime with precision before the Petit 360 weaves its high-pressure, eco-friendly magic. It’s like sketching the outline of a masterpiece—pre-cleaning the worst offenders ensures the automatic wash paints your car with a flawless, mirror-like finish. Here are five scenarios where a quick self-serve session makes all the difference.
David Knutson
Oct 12, 20254 min read


Free Vacuums with Unlimited Memberships
At Rice Street Car Wash, we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing perk for our Unlimited Wash Club members: FREE vacuums to keep your interior as spotless as your exterior! Paired with daily washes and 50% off additional vehicles on Family Plans
David Knutson
Oct 11, 20253 min read


The Magic of Our Green Technology Car Wash Process
Roll into Rice Street Car Wash this month and let our eco-friendly process envelop your car in a cascade of sustainable splendor. Watch as water and foam dance across your hood, revealing a finish so glossy it rivals the St. Paul skyline at dusk. Sign up for our unlimited wash club —complete with protective sealant and Ceramic that makes water bead like diamonds.
David Knutson
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Serving Our Whole Community: Now Featuring Spanish and Hmong Translations
we’ve added Spanish and Hmong translations throughout our self-serve wash bays — so you can read and understand each function clearly, in the language that feels most comfortable to you.
David Knutson
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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