4 Houston locations. 100% hand wash.

Houston's favorite hand car wash.

We focus on the details. Seventeen years of eco-friendly hand washes and honest detailing at four Houston locations, with a clean lobby, free Katz coffee and no appointment needed.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Free Katz Coffee, brewed daily
  • HD Flat Screens
  • Kids Area
  • Clean Restrooms

Who we are

Built for people who actually care about their car.

If you are looking for professionals with the highest quality workmanship at a competitive price, come see what the buzz is about. SOAP Hand Car Wash is an eco-friendly car wash and detailing service serving the Greater Houston area for 17 years. Every vehicle is washed by hand, by a trained crew, using a system built to protect your paint, and we only recommend what your car actually needs.

Pull in, we meet you at your car, and you relax in a clean, modern lobby with couches, free WiFi, free Katz coffee brewed daily, HD flat screens, a kids area and spotless restrooms. Most washes are done before you finish your coffee.

Why hand washing matters

17 yrs

Hand washing Houston, from our original Greenway Plaza store to four locations

100%

Hand wash. No tunnels, no brushes, no swirl marks. We vacuum too

~10 gal

Of water per wash. Tunnel washes use 40 to 80+

Reels

See the wash in action.

Straight from our crews at all four stores. Follow along for specials and behind-the-scenes.

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Services and pricing

Pick the level of clean you need.

From a quick hand wash to a full detail with orbital polish. Choose your vehicle size to see exact pricing.

Your vehicle

Hand Washes

Walk in, no appointment needed.

Pricing for

SOAP Classic

Our signature hand wash. Quick, thorough, all-around clean.

  • Hand wash and dry
  • Wash wheels and tire dressing
  • Clean windows
  • Vacuum
  • Light wipe down of dash
Most popular

Executive Wash

Everything in Classic plus a deeper interior pass with a compressed-air blowout.

  • Everything in SOAP Classic
  • Vacuum plus compressed-air blowout under seats and in crevices
  • Wipe down of dash, console, doors and seats
  • Rubber floor mats cleaned

SOAP Supreme

The full Executive treatment finished with Menzerna sealant wax.

  • Everything in Executive Wash
  • Menzerna Power Lock sealant wax (cars and SUVs)
  • Hand wax (large vehicles)

Detailing

Our most thorough services, inside and out.

Pricing for

Express Detail

Executive Wash plus a fast interior refresh.

  • SOAP Executive Wash
  • Sealant wax
  • Clean and dress leather seats
  • Shampoo floor mats

Classic Detail

A true interior detail from carpets to headliner. Real shampoo: multiple extraction passes, not a spray and vac.

  • SOAP Executive Wash
  • Clean and dress leather seats
  • Shampoo mats, carpets and cloth seats
  • Clean and condition console, dash and doors
  • Shampoo trunk, spot clean headliner
  • Clean door jams
Most popular

Executive Detail

Interior detail plus full exterior dressing and wheel detail.

  • SOAP Supreme Wash with sealant wax
  • Clean and dress exterior rubber, vinyl and plastic
  • Full wheel detail
  • Clean and dress leather seats
  • Shampoo mats, carpets and cloth seats
  • Clean and condition console, dash and doors
  • Shampoo trunk, clean door jams

Supreme Detail

Our most complete service, with an orbital polish.

  • Everything in Executive Detail
  • Orbital polish
  • Clean and shine chrome accents
  • Spot clean headliner

*Pricing may be higher based on vehicle condition (dirt, hair, sand). Work and ranch truck detailing is priced on site.

Walk in. No appointment needed.

Same prices at all four locations. Find the one closest to you and come on by.

Extras and add-ons

Starting prices. The final price depends on vehicle size.

  • Ceramic CoatingMonday to Wednesday $299+$349+ and up
  • Compound, Polish and Wax$345+ and up
  • Shampoo Carpets$100+ and up
  • Smoke Removal$75+ and up
  • Deep Conditioning of Leather$60+ and up
  • Enzyme Treatment$50+ and up
  • Shampoo Seats$40+ and up
  • Mud Detail$35+ and up
  • Combo Clean$30+ and up
  • Light Conditioning of Leather$20+ and up
  • Full Wheel Detail$20+ and up
  • Shampoo Mats$20+ and up
  • Dog Hair Removal$15+ and up
  • Dress Bumpers and Trim$10+ and up

Google reviews

What drivers say about SOAP.

4.0(1,677 Google reviews across 4 locations)

Five-star reviews, newest first, from all four Houston stores.

  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    This place is incredible. My car looks beautiful. The service is excellent, and everyone is very friendly.

    Rodolfo de Jesus Villegas Tolentino

    Richmond Ave · Greenway Plaza
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    Raul was great. He was very helpful to help with the scratch in my car

    Fabio savorgnan

    Kirby Dr · Rice Village
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jul 2026
    Omar runs things really smoothly, and you can tell the team knows what they’re doing—they work fast but still pay attention to detail. My car looked amazing when they were done, and they even got rid of some stubborn sticky residue in my trunk that I couldn’t get off myself. Prices are fair, and everyone there was really welcoming and easy to deal with!

    Alexis

    Wirt Rd · Memorial
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    Amazing Experience, Alba and the crew clean faster and profesional. Highly recommend !

    Sandy Mcdonald

    S Shepherd Dr · River Oaks
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    Amazing place to go and wash your car, people is so cozy and they welcome you like family, and special thanks to Jay and Jay that always attend me. At the front deck

    Marcel Peimbertd

    Richmond Ave · Greenway Plaza
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    They brought our cyber truck back to life!! After all the rain it was in need of a good wash. They did a great job for the price!! 10/10

    Lina Miller

    Kirby Dr · Rice Village
    Google
  • ★★★★★Sep 2026
    Soap is unmatched. They always do a great job and really pay attention to the details. My car comes out clean every single time, and the staff is always friendly. Easily one of the best hand car washes around. Highly recommend.

    JN

    S Shepherd Dr · River Oaks
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    First timer, drove through a construction site and debris wouldn’t come off with regular drive thru. Took it to these guys and they restore my headlights got the hard to remove debris off in record time

    Dustin Young

    Richmond Ave · Greenway Plaza
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    These guys are the best. Always helpful, buffed out a ton of scratches before I sold my car. Very loyal customer.

    Douglas Goff

    Kirby Dr · Rice Village
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    I've been to the Wirt Rd location a few times now and it's always been a good experience. Omar keeps things running smoothly, the staff works efficiently, and my car always comes out looking great. The prices are reasonable too, which makes it an easy place to keep coming back to.

    Bobby Albright

    Wirt Rd · Memorial
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    Amazing experience! Car looks brand new,, better than It did when I bought it!

    Jamarcus King

    S Shepherd Dr · River Oaks
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    Great group of folks. Ask for Mr. Jack, he pays attention to detail!

    Aaron B.

    Richmond Ave · Greenway Plaza
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    This has been my go to spot for many years. Pedro and Omar always make sure everything is done to perfection. I've recommended this place to my friends and family and they are now regulars.

    C E

    Wirt Rd · Memorial
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    I just had my car washed. Alba explained the difference between clay treatment and just waxing, and I decided to go with today’s special. I really liked how confident she was—she seems to know exactly what she’s doing. I even saw her ask one of the workers to focus on a few specific scratches. My truck is black, and it came out looking like new. I’ll definitely be coming back.

    Steve Serrano

    S Shepherd Dr · River Oaks
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    Excellent job!! 🙌🏻 My car looks like new , price is according to the result , i like how these people are comitted with their job. …

    Daniela Ramírez

    Richmond Ave · Greenway Plaza
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    They always do a great job on my vehicle and we’re even able to get some paint transfer off my bumper. Highly recommend.

    Amanda Sand

    Kirby Dr · Rice Village
    Google
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    They are fabulous here! My car always is spotless and Jack is very professional and kind.

    Carron Hanks

    Wirt Rd · Memorial
    Google
  • ★★★★★Aug 2026
    Great experience, especially with young manager Jack

    Joshua T

    S Shepherd Dr · River Oaks
    Google

Why SOAP

Safe, spotless and eco-friendly.

Most of the swirl marks that disfigure a finish come from tunnel brushes and poor washing technique. Our system is built to prevent them, and we use the best products we can buy.

Three Bucket System

Two mitts, many towels, two washing machines and three buckets. Dirt and debris stay out of our mitts and away from your paint.

The Right Wash Tools

High-quality mitts with fibers that are gentle on the paint but deep enough to lift dirt and sand so they never rub against the vehicle.

Clean Drying Tools

Microfiber and chamois towels for softness and absorbency, kept apart and cleaned in separate machines to prevent contamination.

Eco-Friendly by Design

As few as 10 gallons of water per wash. A tunnel wash uses 40 to 80 or more, and washing at home can use 100 gallons or more.

German-Made Menzerna

Our compound, polish and sealant wax are Menzerna, the products used on the paint lines at Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche and Rolls-Royce. Lake Country pads and The Rag Company towels, never the cheap stuff.

Straight Talk, No Hard Sell

We meet you at your car, look it over with you and recommend only what it needs. Everything is a la carte, so you never pay for a service you do not want.

Wash weekly, not weakly

Brake dust, fallout and tree sap do their damage while they sit.

A weekly hand wash keeps them off the paint. Walk in any day, no appointment.

Visit us this week

Weekly specials

A reason to stop by every day of the week.

Specials apply at all four locations. Mention them at the counter.

Mon to Wed

Ceramic Coating Special

Ceramic coating is $299 Monday through Wednesday, regularly $349.

Monday

Monday Express Special

$15 off our Express Detail every Monday.

Tue and Thu

T-Day Clay and Wax

Clay bar treatment plus a SOAP Supreme wash for $115 on cars. At least a $25 savings.

Wednesday

Wash and Wax Wednesday

Customer favorite. The SOAP Supreme, Menzerna sealant wax included, is $15 off every Wednesday.

Your birthday

Birthday Car Wash Special

Free Executive Wash upgrade plus leather conditioner with the purchase of a Classic Wash.

SOAP Loyalty Card

Every 10th wash is on us: buy 10 washes and get a free SOAP Classic. Ask to join at checkout and we will keep track for you.

VIP Pricing for Neighbors

Work or live near one of our locations? Ask about VIP pricing at the counter.

Instagram

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Find us

Four Houston locations.

Stop by whichever is closest. Same hours, same crew standards, same SOAP.

4.0(1,677 Google reviews across 4 locations)

Hours

  • Mon to Thu8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Fri and Sat8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Hours are the same at all four locations.

SOAP Hand Car Wash storefront with the blue SOAP sign

Easy to spot

Look for the blue SOAP sign and pull right in.

Walk-ins welcome at every location. Grab a coffee in the lounge while we work.

FAQ

Questions? Answered.

The things people ask us most. Anything else, call the location nearest you.

The average time is about 18 to 25 minutes (may vary during peak hours and the condition of your car), though these are averages, we minimize our customer’s wait while providing the best wash possible.

SOAP Hand Car Wash accepts cash payments, ATM Debit Cards, gift cards and major bank credit cards. We do not accept fleet cards or checks.

We do; our policy is a same business day policy. If you come back to the same location you’ve gotten the car washed at with a receipt during the same business day after driving through rain we will wash the rain off your car!

Yes! We can keep your car parked on property while you are out and about taking care of business! (Limited time and space during peak hours and only during business hours)

Yes, BUT in order to do so we must see the car first. However, some stains are not possible to remove.

Usually not, there are specific products and tools used to remove these elements, our detailing team can give you an estimate upon arrival on property!

Yes, of course. The cleaning solutions and different products that we use here at SOAP are safe and provided by many manufacturers around the planet.

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Contact

Questions? We are happy to help.

Ask about a service, fleet or dealership washes, gift certificates, or anything else. Or just call the location nearest you.