Obsession for Shining: This Is What Psychology Says About Those Who Wash Their Auto with Too Much Frequency

For some, washing the car is a routine task; for others, a kind of almost sacred ritual that is repeated with a frequency that might seem excessive. What drives this extreme dedication to automotive cleaning? Psychology has looked at this behavior, offering some interesting interpretations. One of the most common explanations lies in the need for order and control. As with other cleaning mania, washing the car repeatedly can provide a sense of d…