Why frequency matters more than wash quality
A perfectly executed monthly wash leaves your car exposed to 30 days of grime, brine, bug splatter, and bird droppings between washes — and bird droppings can etch clear coat in as little as 48 hours in summer heat. A modest weekly wash beats a thorough monthly wash for paint preservation over years.
Recommended frequency by season
Summer (May-October): every 2 weeks for general driving, weekly if you park outdoors in tree-heavy areas (sap + bird droppings).
Winter (November-March): every 1-2 weeks, with extra washes after a major storm or heavy salt application. Drivers who commute on the 401, 407, QEW, or 403 daily should wash weekly.
Shoulder seasons: every 2 weeks is usually enough.
Daily Wash Club math
A Lava Shine wash at $24.99 paid weekly costs $1,300 per year. The Daily Wash Club Lava Shine tier at $39.99/month costs $480 per year — a 63% saving for the same wash and the freedom to wash whenever you want without thinking about per-wash cost.
- +Weekly Lava Shine pay-per-wash: $1,300 / year
- +Daily Wash Club Lava Shine: $480 / year
- +Crossover point: ~17 washes / year (about every 3 weeks)