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Old 22nd March 2021, 17:38   #11
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I only use tap water, no shampoo, then chamois off. I have never ever used a hose since I have had cars, and would never consider using pressure water. (Always thought that would force water into unusual areas.

Recent rains contained a lot of Sahara dust.
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Old 30th March 2021, 19:09   #12
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I shampooed Mo yesterday. Went out today to wax and there was a film of that Saharan sand covering her. It was a clear night, no rain, so the finest particles of sand are blowing on the breeze, or slowly falling out of the air.
And remember, we are breathing that sand in every time we go outside while the wind is coming from the south.
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I only use tap water, no shampoo, then chamois off. I have never ever used a hose since I have had cars, and would never consider using pressure water. (Always thought that would force water into unusual areas.

Recent rains contained a lot of Sahara dust.
It's not only desert dust that it contains. You would be surprised at the types of pollutants in rainwater. However, di is the way to go but expensive. Failing that, for those in hard water area's use a water softener and one can also use the tablets used for dish /clothes washers.

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