❄️ 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Picture this: your car, caked in gritty Minnesota road salt and urban dust, rolls into Rice Street Car Wash under a crisp St. Paul sky. As you pull up, the Petit 360 Automatic Touch-Free Car Wash hums to life, ready to transform your ride from grimy to gleaming. This isn’t just a car wash—it’s a high-tech spectacle that leaves your vehicle sparkling like it just rolled off the lot.

If you live in St. Paul, Maplewood, Little Canada or Roseville, MN, you know how quickly your car can get dirty. Road salt in the winter, dust and construction in the summer—it never ends. That’s why more and more drivers are turning to unlimited wash memberships at Rice Street Car Wash. Not only do memberships save you money, they also make it easier than ever to keep your car looking sharp all year long.

Minnesota winters are notorious for road salt, and while it keeps our streets safe, it can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s paint and undercarriage. Salt buildup can lead to rust, corrosion, and long-term damage if not washed off regularly. Local Tip: Wash your car every 7–10 days in winter, especially after snowstorms, and don't forget to wash the under side of the vehicle.

At Rice Street Car Wash, we know every driver has their own preferences when it comes to keeping their car, truck, or SUV clean. That’s why we offer two state-of-the-art options at our Maplewood location: the Petit i360 Touch-Free Automatic Wash and six oversized self-serve bays. Both deliver exceptional results—but which one is the best fit for you?

Ceramic coating is a premium protective layer applied to your car's exterior during the wash process. It’s made from advanced nanotechnology that creates a clear, durable shield over your vehicle's paint, protecting it from the elements.