Glossary / General

dwell time

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Dwell time is how long you leave soap on your car before rinsing it off. The longer it stays, the better it can clean the dirt off your car's surface.

Technical Definition

Dwell time refers to the period during which a cleaning solution, like soap, remains on a surface before being rinsed off. This time allows the solution to break down dirt and contaminants more effectively, leading to a better clean.

Hear It Discussed

"...that suits a longer dwell time. If a trailer or something is being loaded during that time..."
DAILY: Norway Now Almost 99% BEV, Tesla Drops Canada Prices and Factorial Says Don’t Copy China | 05 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 15:31

"Super high got too high chemicals on the opposite end of the spectrum that I'm having to control everything right. I have to control that nothing dries meaning nothing."
How To Grow a Business and Team. Touchless Wheel Cleaning and How it Works. Episode #952 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 26:58

"In the directions I'm very clear about giving it three to five minutes of dwell time and the reason why the super-soaker foams so well"
8 Detailing Mistakes Everyone Is Still Making (Stop Doing This) The Auto Detailing Podcast 12:28

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