There are countless chemical car cleaners on the market all designed to lift stubborn grime and deposits without harming the fit and finish. However, to give these chemicals the best fighting chance, the mechanical cleaning action of a good brush is crucial as it’ll help lather product and agitate surfaces for better cleaning penetration.
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Traditional brushes are very good but there are ways of getting even more agitation power, all without risking damage to surfaces. Drill brush attachments slot easily onto the end of any electric drill (including impact drivers) and will use the tool’s motor for some stronger cleaning abilities. We’ve found the best examples for sale, all designed for making car cleaning easier. Also, please note that unless stated, you’ll need to supply your own brush.
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The best drill brush attachments
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Premium Drill Brush, Extra Soft
The best drill brush attachment for carpets
Price: £10.90 | VIEW OFFER
Perhaps the perfect starting place for a motorised brush, carpets and other fabric surfaces won’t scratch and the brush will help to remove foul odours, embedded stains and even help restore flat-looking fibres. This white brush from Kornely is designed to clean carpet, upholstery and leather without risking any damage. The soft bristles also mean this brush can be put to work around the home cleaning glass and furniture.
Sonic Scrubber Pro Detailer Auto
The best drill brushes for nooks and crannies
Price: £18.99 | VIEW OFFER
Imagine an electric toothbrush… but for your car. That’s what this nifty gadget is. The small motor in the base of the device means no drill is needed and the small size makes it ideal for cleaning those awkward locations. The heads too are all useful too; a soft head for carpets, two stiff brushes for exteriors and a tapered brush for nooks. It’s a genuinely clever gadget and is a really cheap way to genuinely improve car cleaning.
Autobrite Drill Brush Kit
The best drill kit for covering all bases
Price: £11.79 | VIEW OFFER
What’s better than a single drill brush head? How about six heads all designed for different duties? This Autobrite kit is designed to clean carpets, rubber parts (like pedals), upholstery, engine bays, arches and even tyres. So while you’ll still need to get busy with the wash mitt and detailing brushes for the exterior bodywork, just about everything else can be cleaned with one of these brushes.
Premium Drill Brush, Stiff
The best drill brush attachment for rust removal
Price: £10.90 | VIEW OFFER
Another attachment from Kornely, only amped up a fair bit. This red brush is made of much tougher bristles and will find work removing surface rust from a car, it’s too tough for actually cleaning any automotive surface without ripping it to pieces. Away from the car it’s strong enough to clean brickwork, fireplaces and grubby garages, areas renowned for being very hard to clean. And if that’s not enough, the black-bristled example can be used to strip paint, heavy-duty descaling and even industrial cleaning.
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