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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


#6 - The Role of Water Quality in a Perfect Car Wash
Water may seem simple, but in car washing, not all water is created equal.The quality of the water running through your wash system determines whether your car leaves spotless or streaked, shiny or dull.
At Rice Street Car Wash in St. Paul, Minnesota, we use carefully treated, softened, and filtered water in every stage of our touchless wash process — because even the best soap or wax can’t work properly without it.
David Knutson
Dec 22, 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


Pros and Cons of Installing Winter Tires for Minnesota Winters
As winter’s icy grip tightens around the crossroads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, Minnesota’s roads transform into a treacherous mix of snow, ice, and slush, testing every driver’s mettle. One question echoes through the frosty air: Should I install winter tires?
David Knutson
Dec 2, 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


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


#3 - The Science of Shine: From Carnauba Wax to Ceramic & Graphene Protection at Rice Street Car Wash
Here in St. Paul, Minnesota, winter salt, spring mud, and summer UV rays test every car’s finish. At Rice Street Car Wash, we’ve learned that great protection doesn’t come from one miracle product — it’s about understanding the chemistry behind each option.
From classic carnauba waxes to modern ceramic and graphene sealants, every generation of car-care chemistry has built on the one before it — getting glossier, stronger, and longer lasting.
David Knutson
Nov 14, 20254 min read


#2 - The Power of Presoak: How the First Step in Your Car Wash Does the Heavy Lifting
Learn how high- and low-pH presoaks at Rice Street Car Wash loosen road film, salt, and grime before washing — the chemistry that makes touchless cleaning work in Minnesota.
David Knutson
Nov 9, 20253 min read


#1 - How Car Wash Chemicals Work: The Science Behind a Cleaner, Shinier Car
It’s More Than Soap and Water, At Rice Street Car Wash in St. Paul, clean cars are the result of chemistry, not just pressure and rinse cycles. Each stage of your wash—presoak, detergent, rinse, wax, and protectant—uses specialized formulas engineered to react with specific types of grime.
Here’s a look at the science that makes your car sparkle, rain or shine.
David Knutson
Nov 6, 20253 min read


🚘 Touch-Free Automatic Wash Packages at Rice Street Car Wash
Keeping your car clean in Minnesota’s ever-changing weather isn’t easy — from salty winter roads to muddy spring streets. That’s why at Rice Street Car Wash , we’ve invested in a state-of-the-art Petit i360 touch-free automatic system that gives your vehicle a spotless, high-gloss shine without a single brush ever touching your paint. Whether you visit once in a while or wash daily, our four car wash packages are designed to give you the exact level of clean and protecti
David Knutson
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Myth Busted: Rain Doesn’t Wash Your Car
Rain might seem like nature’s rinse, but it’s more like a dirty trick. As rain falls through the air, it picks up pollutants, dust, and pollen, turning into a gritty shower that clings to your car’s paint. On the roads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, rain mixes with road grime, oil, and salt residue, leaving a streaky, spotty mess that can harm your vehicle’s finish.
David Knutson
Nov 4, 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


Washed Clean - Book 2, Shadows in the Suds
Alex Rivera stood in Bay 4, the sharp, acrid scent of slashed rubber assaulting his senses as he stared at the wreckage of a customer’s sedan. The tires were shredded, gashes deep and deliberate, the rubber dangling in jagged strips that caught the fluorescent lights like broken teeth.
David Knutson
Oct 14, 20254 min read


How to Save Money at the Car Wash
As you cruise through the vibrant crossroads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, your car battles Minnesota’s relentless elements—winter salt, summer pollen, or muddy backroads—that threaten to dull its shine. Keeping your ride gleaming shouldn’t drain your wallet, though. At Rice Street Car Wash , we make car care affordable with our Petit 360 Automatic Car Wash , self-serve bays ($4 for 4 minutes), and exclusive membership perks like 50% off Family Plans and free vac
David Knutson
Oct 13, 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


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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