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Express Detail — A 45 to 75 Minute Clean That Fits Into Your Day

Wash, vacuum, wipe-down and glass in under 75 minutes. The right-sized visit between full details or before a meeting.

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An express detail is the visit for when the car is not dirty enough for a full detail but you would be embarrassed to give someone a ride. In 45 to 75 minutes we wash the outside, vacuum and wipe the inside, and clean the glass so the car looks and smells cared for. We do it at your driveway, your office lot or wherever the car is parked across the GTA.

The hard part of a short visit is knowing what to leave out. We do not rush a full detail into an hour and do it badly; we do a defined list properly and tell you when the car actually needs more than that.

What an express detail includes

The list is fixed so you know what you are getting before we arrive.

What it leaves out, and why

There is no shampooing, extraction or steam in an express detail, so set-in stains, pet hair ground into carpet, and smells baked into the fabric stay. The exterior does not get clay, iron remover or polishing, so bonded contamination, tar and swirls stay too. Leather is wiped, not cleaned and conditioned.

That is not cutting corners; it is the difference between an hour and four. Extraction alone needs an hour to dry properly. If we see any of those problems when we arrive, we point them out so you can decide whether to upgrade on the spot or book a full session later.

When express is the right call

It suits a car that was fully detailed in the last few months and has picked up a layer of life since: pollen, coffee rings, crumbs, fingerprints, the film on the inside of the windshield. It is popular with people who have a client in the passenger seat that afternoon, rideshare drivers in the middle of a week, parents before a road trip, and anyone selling a car that is already in decent shape and needs photos.

It is the wrong call for a car that has never been detailed, one that has been through a winter with no interior cleaning, or one with a smell. We would rather tell you that on the phone than disappoint you in the driveway.

How we keep it fast without getting sloppy

Speed comes from sequence and equipment, not from skipping. The exterior is foamed first so it dwells while the interior vacuum starts. Wheels are done while the foam is working. The interior is wiped front to back, driver side to passenger side, in the same order on every car so nothing gets missed. Our vacuums and blowers run off the power we bring, so there is no time lost looking for an outlet in your garage.

The result is consistent: a sedan in about 45 minutes, a large SUV with three rows closer to 75.

Express on repeat

Many customers book an express detail every two to four weeks after a full detail reset. The car never gets far enough gone to need the deep clean again, the visit stays short, and the effort stays light because condition drives the work. If that sounds like what you want, our maintenance plan page explains how the recurring version is set up.

Best for

Typical time: 45 minutes for a small car up to about 75 minutes for a three-row SUV or pickup.

Available across the GTA

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Related

Other services we provide

Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.

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Detailing for your situation

Express Detailing — FAQ

Is an express detail the same as a car wash?
No. A car wash is the exterior only. An express detail adds a full interior vacuum, a wipe-down of every surface, glass inside and out, door jambs and mats, in a single visit at your location.
Can you do an express detail while I am at work?
Yes. Most office lots and parkades are fine. Leave us the key or unlock remotely, and the car is done before your next meeting.
Will an express detail get rid of a smell?
Not a real odour. It will clear the stale, dusty smell of a neglected cabin because the vacuuming and wipe-down removes what is causing it, but smoke, pet or mildew smells need source removal and an ozone or enzyme treatment.
Does the express detail include a wax?
It includes a spray sealant applied during drying, which adds gloss and water beading for a few weeks. A proper paste wax or long-term sealant is part of an exterior detail.
Can I add shampooing just for one stain?
Usually yes. A single spot treatment or extraction on one seat or mat is a small add-on, as long as there is time for it to dry. Mention the stain when you book.
How is an express detail different from your maintenance plan?
An express detail is a one-off booking. The maintenance plan is a recurring schedule of similar visits following a full detail, with the cadence set so the car never needs the deep clean again.

Simple pricing

Straightforward flat prices, shown up front. Choose your vehicle size and book online in under a minute.

Sedan / coupe / hatchback
$250
Interior detail
SUV / crossover
$300
Interior detail
7-seater / truck / van
$350
Interior detail

Add the exterior for +$100 (full interior + exterior). Extras: Heavy pet hair +$75, Vomit / biohazard +$150. We come to you, 24/7. Pay after the job by card, debit, cash or e-transfer.

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