Renting a hose pipe / tap in Central London

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Will be soon moving into a flat in Zone 1, which coming from a spacious home outside the M25 will take some getting used to!

I do enjoy a bit of pressure-washer and two-bucket action on the weekend. Is there anywhere in London where I can access (pay for if necessary) an external tap to connect my hosepipe?

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Thanks all for suggestions. Entrance to block is on main road with no parking so no chance of doing anything there. I do like the idea of bringing my gear to the local jet wash though...as long as they are happy for me to linger there a bit!

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tomtom said:

There's a Texaco with two jet wash bays near Vauxhall on the Albert Embankment. It also has 3 or 4 parking spaces next to the jet wash.

Plenty of people there taking time to wash and dry cars by hand. It's pretty cheap too, £2 for the basic shampoo and rinse option.

Am going to be based just across the river in Westminster so that's a great call - many thanks.

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moeman79 said:

Happy for you to use my driveway with water, power and full washing kit if you fancy. Based just off the Old Kent Road in SE15

Thank you - extremely kind! In fact acting on the tip above I've been regularly using the Texaco in Vauxhall which is just 3 mins from me. Not quite as satisfying as having my own driveway and hose but with a few adjustments to my wash routine it's pretty good! Main difference is use of Optimum No Rinse meaning the need for water is drastically reduced.

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At Texaco I use the water machine (the same as the air machine) to fill up my buckets and then wash on site - there's lots of room and the staff there are more than happy to let you take as much time as long as you want as long you spend £2 on a wash.

So my Texaco routine consists of:

1. Fill up two buckets from the water machine. Use one bucket to clean wheels
2. £2 jetwash to get the loose grime off
3. Use second bucket with grit guard and ONR to clean bodywork
4. Dry car, vacuum interior if necessary, dress tyres etc.