A clean car is a joyful place

We make car cleaning simple

 

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Get on our notification list

Email ethan.sargent@gmail.com so we can inform of you of next cleaning

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Check your location

We come to you. We need a parking spot for our van. For interior detailing, we need an outlet for our shop vac. For exterior washers, we need an outlet and faucet for our pressure washer. Both within 50 feet of where we park.

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Book your time slot

Find a time that works: ethanscarwash.simplybook.me

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Relax as we clean

We come to you to clean your car,

Exterior deep clean: $40

  • Pro-quality pressure wash with foam cannon.

  • Intensive wheel clean with power drill-mounted brush

  • Exterior dry with clean individualized microfiber towels for each wash

  • Pay by cash, Venmo, or PayPal

  • Approximate time: 20 minutes

Interior detailing: $80

  • Vacuum interior with powerful shop vac: floor, mats, seats, cupholders, and more

  • Clean dash, instruments, doors, seats, and more

  • Condition all leather surfaces, including seats.

  • Wash interior windows

  • Note: this doesn't include exterior wash.

  • Pay by cash, Venmo, or PayPal

  • Approximate time: 60 minutes

Quality ingredients

  • Chemical Guys leather cleaner & conditioner

  • Meguiars cleaner & wipes

  • Mother’s Carnauba wash & wax

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What our clients are saying

 
Ethan does wonders with cars. He has transformed my 10-year-old Scion xD into ‘when I first bought it new’ status. Really, I can’t believe what magic Ethan performs to get the cars he washes and details to look like they do after he’s done. If you want a low-cost, amazingly high-quality car wash and/or car detail while supporting our youth, you really should sign up with Ethan. I can say with complete confidence you will not be disappointed. Centrally located in the Richmond District comfy chairs are provided to sit in while you wait. And add to all this Ethan is a pleasure to deal with. I fully expect to be reading your own 5-Star review of Ethan’s Car Wash very soon.
— Bree B. Presidio Heights
I was there yesterday. Comfortable set up with a 2 seat camping chair for me to wait while the detailing took place (about one hour). I read my backed up NY Times and looked up occasionally to see Ethan with a small brush cleaning the nooks and crannies of the car interior. His shop vac even found the two errant french fries I told him I had dropped between the center console and driver’s seat that I had been unable to fish out. I have had two car washes as well. Very hardworking teenager!
— Christina S., Outer Richmond
Getting my car washed now! 30 minutes car spa! Lol. After Yosemite, Ranch, and Napa, my car needs this wash! Ethan is cleaning off all the bugs from the back side of my rear view mirrors with solution! This does not happen at my other car wash. He’s muscling in on the bugs and break dust for sure! Ain’t no wimpy car wash 🧼 💪🏻
— Amy C., Jordan Park
Great job! Such a pleasant young man;-)
— Holly Z., Inner Richmond
He did a great job on my very dirty car. I highly recommend him!
— Gwen K., Outer Richmond
Thank you so much for doing such a great job! Worth every penny 😍
— Lisy M., Inner Richmond
Fantastic wash/wax. Your son did an awesome job! The best ever!
— Marc R., Central Richmond
Thanks Ethan. Great job.
— Mark D., Central Richmond
Really appreciate your service and hustle.
— Maureen H., Inner Richmond
A strong yes, Ethan muscles into the cleaning getting the bugs off the car and the breakfast and grime off the wheels... that in addition to all the cleaning solutions he’s using along with his trusty pressure washer! Waiting in the car was easy-peasey drive up, park, blinkers on.... and he’s doing this in the cold today! Best wash this side of the Mississippi! But probably best wash that side of Mississippi too!

15 minutes in and he’s still throwing cleaning solution on the car and now scrubbing all the from off the body panels and windows and now the roof! Yes getting my sunroof cleaned! I’ve got to check this “shop” out for the detailing next time! Need a detailing and wax to bring the shine back to the paint I think.
— A.C., San Francisco
Best money spent! Ethan is diligent and a hard worker and deserves every dollar we give him... He detailed our large Tahoe and cleaned it with perfect care. Go to Ethan! Do not spend money on an ok car wash in town.
— Mary F., San Francisco
Ethan is great at what he does! Hard working young man with great attention to detail. Spots are hard to come by considering he’s a neighborhood favorite! Great price and great work!
— Carlos G., Kansas City, MO (long way to drive a car wash!)
Car looks great. Y’all are awesome. Thanks so much!
— Mark E., San Francisco
Thank you very much for the great job detailing my car interior. It was a mess and it now looks great. I will definitely use you again down the road if you keep offering this great service!
— Chris S., San Francisco

If you'd like to write a review, please feel free to do so on my Google and/or Yelp pages. Thanks!

My story

After the wildfires of September 2020, I saw cars driving all over San Francisco covered in ash. It immediately hit me: there needs to be an inexpensive hand washing service that people can use to get their car clean.

So, I borrowed my parent's pressure washer, got some additional parts, and immediately set up shop cleaning off cars in my neighborhood.

I'm a high school student, so I only run the car wash from time to time. To get notified of future cleanings, email me at ethan.sargent@gmail.com.

Let’s keep your car clean

Email ethan.sargent@gmail.com to be notified of future cleanings