[M5Rick]

Always wash and hoover it myself using spray hose after cleaning the wheels first with an old splayed w/up brush and the bottom skirts with another cheap sponge. A soft mitt is used for the bodywork with simoniz car wash suds then after a rinse a soft rubber water disperser is used to take away most of the water then finished off with microfibre towels. An occasional carnuba wax polish every few months keeps it tip top.
Engine bay has a damp well used microfibre wipe to clean the easy bits and bonnet open till it's completely dry.
*Just saw your thing on not using wash/wax suds so getting some meguirs car wash from costco next time I go.