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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


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


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


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


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


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


🚘 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


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


Tips and Tricks for Cleaning the Inside of Your Car
Dust, fingerprints, and UV rays can leave dashboards and door panels looking tired. Meguiar’s and Mothers interior cleaners and protectants restore shine while adding a protective layer.
David Knutson
Oct 20, 20253 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


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


Tips and Tricks for a Spotless Car Interior
At Rice Street Car Wash, we’ve got you covered with top-tier products like Meguiar’s, Mothers, and Shout Auto, plus microfiber towels, glass cleaners, and leather care essentials, all available on-site. For a few bucks and a little elbow grease, you can transform your car’s interior into a pristine haven that rivals the Mississippi’s sparkle under a Minnesota sunset. Here’s how to clean like a pro using our premium products.
David Knutson
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Master Your Wash with Our Self-Serve Car Wash Bays
Our self-serve bays are designed for control and convenience, offering 10 distinct functions to tackle every speck of grime. Follow this step-by-step guide to make your car glow while maximizing efficiency, especially if you’re paying with a credit card—time’s ticking the moment you swipe!
David Knutson
Oct 5, 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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