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#4 - Understanding Surfactants: How Soap Actually Lifts Dirt Off Your Car
When you pull into a touchless wash, you see foam, water, and shine.But hidden inside that foam are microscopic workers called surfactants—the chemical backbone of every cleaning product at Rice Street Car Wash.
These tiny molecules are the reason dirt loosens, oil dissolves, and water sheets away from your car’s surface. Without them, even the highest-pressure rinse would leave grime behind.
David Knutson
5 days ago3 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 113 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 93 min read
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