Bikini Car Wash, Moscow, Russia

- Chemical car wash, also known as waterless car wash, uses chemicals to wash and polish car surface. Known to have originated from Australia and has been well-received as an eco-friendly car wash method around the world, that saves water.
- Steam car washes use a jet of steam and micro fiber towels, some include detergent injection. Known to have originated from South Korea, steam car washes have been especially popular as a low-investment, eco-friendly car wash solution in Asia, Middle East and Europe thanks to its water-saving, sanitizing and chemical-free features and mobility.
Mechanized car washes, especially those with brushes, were once avoided by some meticulous car owners because of the risk of damaging the finish. Paint finishes have improved as have car washing processes, and this perception of vehicle damage is much less today. However, it was the motive behind the rise of facilities utilizing "brushless" (cloth) and "touch-free" (high-pressure water) equipment, as well as "foam" washing wheels made of closed cell foam.