Car Washing During Chol Ha-Moed

Intermediate Days of Festival (Chol ha-Moed)

Question

Is it permissible to wash a car during Chol Ha-Moed (the intermediate days of a festival)?

Answer

Shalom!
It is permitted to wash it yourself if it is for the sake of the festival. However, professional washing is prohibited.

Source

Mishnah Berurah, Chapter 530, Paragraph 1

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