how to wash a bus

Rinse it first, wash from the top down with vehicle soap and a soft brush or mitt, then rinse and dry so you do not leave streaks. If it is a large bus, work in small sections and avoid washing in direct sun.

Key takeaways

• Use soap made for vehicles, not dish soap, so you do not strip wax or dull the finish.
• Start with wheels and lower panels last, since they carry the most grit.
• Rinse often to keep dirt from scratching the paint.
• Dry with microfiber towels or a blower to cut down on water spots.

Deeper dive

A simple order is: park in shade, let the bus cool down, rinse off loose dirt, wash the roof and windows first, then the sides, then the dirtiest lower areas and rear. Use two buckets if you can, one with soapy water and one to rinse your brush or mitt. For wheels, use separate tools so brake dust and grime do not get back onto the paint. If the bus is very tall, use proper access equipment and do not overreach; I’m assuming you mean the outside, not shampooing the inside.