Bug sponge/scrubber

[washnshine]

Is anyone using those sponges covered in a netting material to prep bugs off of grilles and windshields? I’m sure they would be safe on glass, but are the too harsh on painted bumpers? Will they leave any hazing or marks on paint especially with regular use or weekly customers?

 

[JMMUSTANG]

We’ve been using for years and they work great.
We prep the front end with high pressure and if needed we use the sponges.
We have customers that ask for us to use them before they enter the tunnel.

 

[Axxlrod]

Bug sponges are safe to use on paint. It's the yellow "bug blocks" that can scratch paint. Ask me how I know....

 

[washnshine]

Thanks Axxlrod. What are “bug blocks”?

 

[Greg Pack]

Bug sponges are safe to use on paint. It's the yellow "bug blocks" that can scratch paint. Ask me how I know....

OK, so the ones that look like coarse yellow block sponges are a no go? I was just about to order some

 

[washnshine]

Ok - I think I saw them on line. They look almost like the same material as that “scrub daddy” sponge that they used to have in stores. It does seem like it would be too course for paint.

 

[DavidM]

We used to use the sponge covered in netting but switched to something like this.
They do not scratch if used wet, but should not be used dry. They work great, we have been using them for a couple years.

David

 

[Axxlrod]

We used to use the sponge covered in netting but switched to something like this.
They do not scratch if used wet, but should not be used dry. They work great, we have been using them for a couple years.

David

Those are bug blocks. We used to use those for years. We'd leave them soaking in a bucket of soapy water, and even then they could scratch paint. We stopped using them.

 

[washnshine]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I’m going with the sponges covered in netting. Seems similar to the windshield washer cleaner and squeegie found at gas stations.

 

[Greg Pack]

I just ordered twenty of these to try:https://www.theragcompany.com/4-x-6-jersey-scrubbing-bug-scrubber-pad-10-pack/

However, if you're leaving them out for customers I could see them disappearing quickly.

 

[JMMUSTANG]

Greg keep us updated. I wonder if it would fit in the vender. Retail for $3-4?

 

[Earl Weiss]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I’m going with the sponges covered in netting. Seems similar to the windshield washer cleaner and squeegie found at gas stations.

HDX 8 in. Auto Window Squeegee with 16 in. Handle 972050 - The Home Depot

This is a must have for every car. The 8 in. Auto Squeegee is ideal for cars windows. This squeegee has a heavy-duty mesh scrubber to loosen dirt and a 16 in. L plastic handle for a long reach.

www.homedepot.com

That one?

 

[washnshine]

HDX 8 in. Auto Window Squeegee with 16 in. Handle 972050 - The Home Depot

This is a must have for every car. The 8 in. Auto Squeegee is ideal for cars windows. This squeegee has a heavy-duty mesh scrubber to loosen dirt and a 16 in. L plastic handle for a long reach.

www.homedepot.com

That one?

Yes - probably on a longer handle for the car wash and no squeegee would be needed.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Yes - probably on a longer handle for the car wash and no squeegee would be needed.

Probably your lowest cost option since Home depot has these for $3.88 I would think you could easily change the handle.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

Dultmeier has those with a 20" handle for about a dollar less. An extra 5% discount if you buy a box of 24.

 

[washnshine]

Mine will not be in the hands of customers, just employees so I don’t have to worry about them “walking”.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Dultmeier has those with a 20" handle for about a dollar less. An extra 5% discount if you buy a box of 24.

Link please. I see then for $2.60 - $295 on the site without the handle. Handle is another $1.35 plus shipping

 

[I.B. Washincars]

Window Squeegee Head (8 in.) with 20 in. Handle, Black - Dultmeier Sales

Window Squeegee Head (8 in.) with 20 in. Handle, Black, Model 439B squeegee assembly is 8'' wide and features a bug sponge on one side. 20'' handle is included. Black polyethylene construction. (WSH24

www.dultmeier.com

 

[Greg Pack]

I've bought the extension pole squeegees at my local Walmart.

 

[SLEDGE]

Ace hardware usually has them.