Spring cleaning for your car at Johnson’s Car Wash

Welcome back to another Spotlight Series with Sarah!
The series where the writer gets to know the city more personally, while the readers get to know the writer better in the process.
As I’ve previously mentioned before, I am the chauffeur to three large short-haired dogs. I have a dog hammock in the backseat of my car for them, but if you know anything about short-haired dogs, then you know they shed like no other. Unfortunately the dog hammock doesn’t contain their hairs, so my entire car is usually covered in dog hair.
Because of this, car washes (exterior and especially interior) are very important to keep my car clean.
Admittedly I put off cleaning my interior for way longer than I should have. My floor mats were filthy from winter, dog hairs were scattered throughout my car, and my windows were smudging with dog drool.
On Saturday, March 14th, the weather was finally above 40 degrees so I went to Johnson’s Car Wash to tackle the task of getting my car clean for spring.
Johnson’s has three lanes where you can pay (a members only lane, a credit or members lane, and a cash/credit/members lane).

Welcome back to another Spotlight Series with Sarah!
The series where the writer gets to know the city more personally, while the readers get to know the writer better in the process.
As I’ve previously mentioned before, I am the chauffeur to three large short-haired dogs. I have a dog hammock in the backseat of my car for them, but if you know anything about short-haired dogs, then you know they shed like no other. Unfortunately the dog hammock doesn’t contain their hairs, so my entire car is usually covered in dog hair.
Because of this, car washes (exterior and especially interior) are very important to keep my car clean.
Admittedly I put off cleaning my interior for way longer than I should have. My floor mats were filthy from winter, dog hairs were scattered throughout my car, and my windows were smudging with dog drool.
On Saturday, March 14th, the weather was finally above 40 degrees so I went to Johnson’s Car Wash to tackle the task of getting my car clean for spring.
Johnson’s has three lanes where you can pay (a members only lane, a credit or members lane, and a cash/credit/members lane).
I purchased the basic wash (wash and towel dry), however, other options include: shine & protect, wheel works, and Johnson’s best. Johnson’s payment options include: Apple pay, Samsung pay, Google pay, VISA, Discover, American Express, Master card, and cash.
Once through the car wash and towel dried, I parked at one of the 11 self-service stations to clean the inside of my car.
Johnson’s has a free self-service rubber floor mat washing station inside the front exit bay. I removed all four of my mats from my car and headed inside to utilize this feature with my filthy mats.
The process is easy: insert mats into the holders/clips. Apply soap (wand is located on the left-hand side). Rinse mats with water (wand is located on the right-hand side). Dry mats with air dryer (also located on right side). Unclip mats and head back to your car.
I placed my clean mats on the ground next to my car and grabbed a bottle of cleaner and some clean towels (provided by Johnson’s) to begin cleaning my smudged windows and wiping down my dashboard.
Lastly, came my most dreaded part. Vacuuming all the dog hair.
Each self-service station has a vacuum. You simply press the green button to start and the red button to stop. I vacuumed the driver side, passenger side, backseat, and trunk. It felt like I was vacuuming for eternity, but I paid at 4:30 p.m. and my car was completely clean by 6 p.m.
I didn’t do a perfect job on the interior, but it was a huge improvement from before. Every time I take my car to Johnson’s, I’m getting better and faster at cleaning my interior. I have been taking my car to Johnson’s for years now and will continue to do so.
Johnson’s Car Wash has been family-run in Wayne since 1976. “When you support our business, you’re supporting a local family-owned business that’s been doing this for 50 years. We’re grateful for everyone that supports us,” said Tony Johnson, Johnson’s Car Wash manager.
In March 2024, Johnson’s introduced the membership programs where you can pay a low monthly price to wash your car daily. Then in November 2024, they switched to self-service interior. “We’ve received a lot of positive feedback,” said Johnson. “People are happier that we have all this stuff for free for the interior. We have all the tools you need to do it here rather than at home.”
Not only does Johnson’s have vacuums, towels, cleaners, and rubber floor mat washing station, they also have a rug beater that knocks off dust and dirt on carpet mats.
“Our mat washing station is very popular. People are very drawn to. They need a power washer and that’s what we have,” said Johnson.
Johnson grew up at Johnson’s Car Wash, since his father, Terry Johnson is the owner.
“My favorite part is that I get to hang out with dad and see him almost every day,” said Johnson. “I like being with the guys that work here, meeting and talking to all the customers, and helping people come up with the cleanest car they can.”
Johnson’s Car Wash is located at 33520 Michigan Ave and is open 8a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information about Johnson’s Car Wash or to join a membership online, visit johnsonswashclub.com or call (734)326-3110.

I purchased the basic wash (wash and towel dry), however, other options include: shine & protect, wheel works, and Johnson’s best. Johnson’s payment options include: Apple pay, Samsung pay, Google pay, VISA, Discover, American Express, Master card, and cash.
Once through the car wash and towel dried, I parked at one of the 11 self-service stations to clean the inside of my car.
Johnson’s has a free self-service rubber floor mat washing station inside the front exit bay. I removed all four of my mats from my car and headed inside to utilize this feature with my filthy mats.
The process is easy: insert mats into the holders/clips. Apply soap (wand is located on the left-hand side). Rinse mats with water (wand is located on the right-hand side). Dry mats with air dryer (also located on right side). Unclip mats and head back to your car.
I placed my clean mats on the ground next to my car and grabbed a bottle of cleaner and some clean towels (provided by Johnson’s) to begin cleaning my smudged windows and wiping down my dashboard.
Lastly, came my most dreaded part. Vacuuming all the dog hair.
Each self-service station has a vacuum. You simply press the green button to start and the red button to stop. I vacuumed the driver side, passenger side, backseat, and trunk. It felt like I was vacuuming for eternity, but I paid at 4:30 p.m. and my car was completely clean by 6 p.m.
I didn’t do a perfect job on the interior, but it was a huge improvement from before. Every time I take my car to Johnson’s, I’m getting better and faster at cleaning my interior. I have been taking my car to Johnson’s for years now and will continue to do so.
Johnson’s Car Wash has been family-run in Wayne since 1976. “When you support our business, you’re supporting a local family-owned business that’s been doing this for 50 years. We’re grateful for everyone that supports us,” said Tony Johnson, Johnson’s Car Wash manager.
In March 2024, Johnson’s introduced the membership programs where you can pay a low monthly price to wash your car daily. Then in November 2024, they switched to self-service interior. “We’ve received a lot of positive feedback,” said Johnson. “People are happier that we have all this stuff for free for the interior. We have all the tools you need to do it here rather than at home.”
Not only does Johnson’s have vacuums, towels, cleaners, and rubber floor mat washing station, they also have a rug beater that knocks off dust and dirt on carpet mats.
“Our mat washing station is very popular. People are very drawn to. They need a power washer and that’s what we have,” said Johnson.
Johnson grew up at Johnson’s Car Wash, since his father, Terry Johnson is the owner.
“My favorite part is that I get to hang out with dad and see him almost every day,” said Johnson. “I like being with the guys that work here, meeting and talking to all the customers, and helping people come up with the cleanest car they can.”
Johnson’s Car Wash is located at 33520 Michigan Ave and is open 8a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information about Johnson’s Car Wash or to join a membership online, visit johnsonswashclub.com or call (734)326-3110.