“Much needed for keeping my car clean…”
Detailing a vehicle is hard work. But does it have to be? Maybe not with the right products.
A woman says that everything you need to detail your vehicle is available at Amazon and Walmart.
Digital creator Ashleigh Glass (@ashleighglass) filmed herself cleaning out the car from start to finish, beginning with the basics. She cleared out trash from the center console, then vacuumed the interior—front and back—using machines at a car wash.
From there, she moved on to the products she swears by.
First up was Adam’s Polishes Rubber Mat & Liner Cleaner, which she sprayed directly onto her floor mats. “Y’all, this is the best stuff I’ve found so far to clean your mats,” Glass says as she works the cleaner in.
She then grabs Chemical Guys Leather Quick Detailer, which the TikToker says she uses on her seats. Glass also uses a slime-like cleaning gel to get into tight spots like cupholders, and a rag she bought on Amazon to wipe down her car’s screens.
“They’re for windows,” Glass explains of the rag.
She wraps up the process by showing off the finished interior.
“And just like that, we are all done,” Glass says. “Now I’m sweating.”
If you’re deciding between Walmart and Amazon for car cleaning supplies, drivers on Reddit suggest that where you go comes down to what you need and how fast you need it.
Walmart is usually the easier option if you want something the same day—especially if there’s one in your area.
But stores that sell car detailing products tend to carry the basics from trusted brands such as Meguiar’s, Turtle Wax, and Chemical Guys. For things like soap, wheel cleaner, or a quick interior wipe-down, prices are often lower, and you can grab it and go.
Amazon is usually the better bet if you’re looking for more variety or something a little more niche. It carries brands you won’t always see in stores, and it’s often easier to buy in bulk there, too. That can mean bigger bottles of cleaner or larger packs of microfiber towels that end up costing less in the long run.
There’s also a quality difference in some cases. Towels and tools from specialty brands tend to be easier to find online from retailers such as the Car Supply Warehouse. After all, store-bought options from places like Walmart—that don’t inherently specialize in car detailing—are fine for basic jobs but not always built for more detailed work.
The tradeoff, of course, is timing. Amazon might have better selection and pricing in some cases but often you’re still waiting a few days for a delivery.
For most people, though, it’s not really an either/or decision. Walmart tends to sell everyday car cleaning essentials, while Amazon is where you go for more specific items.
Since Glass was the one actually using the products during her DIY detailing, viewers looked to her for a verdict on how everything held up.
“Everything is AMAZING & much needed for keeping my car clean,” Glass says of the products she bought from both retailers, noting she picked up most of the cleaning supplies from Walmart and the towel from Amazon.
Some viewers said her video pushed them to finally tackle their own cars, chiming in with the products they like to use.
“Chemical Guys is Erik’s fave,” one woman shared, seemingly referencing someone both she and Glass knew.
“I can see why!!!” Glass responded. “Works so good!”
“I have to have my car clean! Love it!!” another viewer added.
“I want one so bad!!!!! Honey, I love that you bring your cleaning spray to the car wash too! I keep mine in my car,” a third commenter said.
One person who appeared to know Glass took a more playful approach, joking about the state of her car.
“Cleanest I’ve ever seen your dirty cars,” the woman quipped.
Glass shot back: “Honeyyy, I’m keeping this one CLEAN!!”
Motor1 has reached out to Glass via direct message on TikTok. We’ll update this story if we hear back.
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