Removing pollen is more than just for appearance.
It’s officially spring, which means warmer weather’s coming, longer days are beginning, and pollen season is in full swing.
Let’s face it, nobody loves pollen season. Its annual release brings on seasonal allergies for more than 60 million Americans yearly. Trees can start releasing pollen in some places as early as January, lasting through June. But pollen isn’t just a nasal nuisance; vehicles also suffer from pollen.
In addition to pollen giving vehicles a nasty yellow tint, it can physically damage your car. Pollen is made up of microscopic hooks that give it the ability to attach to your vehicle’s surface, leaving tiny scratches behind if it remains on the surface too long.
When it comes to removing pollen from the exterior of your vehicle, not using enough soap or water can leave pollen residue behind, festering further damage. Autobell® recommends high-quality automotive soaps and solutions to safely remove pollen particles from your vehicle without damaging the paint. If you’re not getting a quality clean during this time, pollen is taking its toll on your vehicle.
Although spring is typically a rainy season, water alone is insufficient to remove the pollen from your vehicle. In fact, as soon as water touches your car, you need to wash it. Pollen’s acidity is activated by water, which means rainwater alone is not a safe way to remove pollen from your car. Rain forces pollen to settle deep within tiny fractures in your car’s paint, allowing the pollen to eat away at the surrounding topcoat, which can eventually lead to rust.
Pollen also makes its way into your car every time you open the doors or windows. This causes an increase in seasonal allergies, but can also stain your seats, interior panels, and put additional strain on your cabin air filters. Removing pollen from the interior of your vehicle is just as important as it is for the exterior.
Don’t let pollen take over this spring - let Autobell® have your back! Our high-quality soaps can tackle thick, caked on pollen for the exterior of your car, and our microfiber towels and dedicated team members have the interior covered. Find your local Autobell® today!
Did you know?
Autobell® offers the Pollen Pass through April 23, 2023, which allows users to sign up for ANY UnlimitedSM car wash plan at a 5% discount for a three-month period. With this plan, you can wash your vehicle whenever you want, as much as you want! At the end of the three-month period, your plan will be cancelled automatically, but you will have the opportunity to become an official UnlimitedSM user if you wish to continue having an UnlimitedSM shine. Visit here for more information: bit.ly/autobellpollenp...