Looking for an Earth-Friendly Car Wash?
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by: rickashman
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As the price of fuel rises, sales of new vehicles tend to fall. Many people are finding that their finances force them to drive cars that are not as flashy and new as they would want them to be. Until oxygen-fueled cars are invented, however (and let us hope it is soon), all we can do is keep saving... and try to keep our older-model cars sparkling clean and looking nice. And that means plenty of hours spent at the car wash.
But a car wash sucks up a lot of water. If you want to be environmentally friendly while keeping your car clean, it can be hard. And unless youre Rain Man and can count every gallon of water as it shoots out of the hose, you probably do not know what kind of car wash is most environmentally friendly. The truth is... all, and none. Read on to learn the environmental pros and cons of each car wash method.
Driveway Car Wash at Home: One good thing about washing your vehicle at home is having complete control over the soaps, etc., you use, as well as the amount of water. Some car wash products are particularly damaging to the environment. With a home car wash, however, you can control what you use, and use soaps and cleaners that dont do as much harm to the environment. As a bonus, a home car wash gives you a bit of exercise, the warm sun on your back, and who knows? Maybe a fun summer water fight with your kids in the front yard. However, of all your car wash options, a home car was is the one that tends to use the most water. On average, a person washing his or her car at home uses at least 50 gallons of water. Remember, though-- if you want to control how much water you use, you can.
Self-Serve Car Wash: The good thing about a self serve car wash is that is uses quite a bit less water than washing your car at home. For an average sized, not-too-dirty car, a self serve car was uses up only 12 to 14 gallons of water. Also, when you go to one of those self-service car washes where you bring your own products, youre the one who chooses how environmentally safe those products are or are not. One thing you dont get with a self-serve car wash, however, is the lovely convenience of washing your car without even leaving the house-- or getting it all done for you at a full-service.
Full Service Car Wash: A full service car wash has a lot of pros. The obvious thing is that its ridiculously easy... and gets your car ridiculously clean. A professional car wash also requires less water than using the hose at home; 11 gallons or so for a small car, and 20 gallons or so for a truck or sport utility vehicle. However, some full-service car washes can be unfriendly on the environment. More than a few of them use products that drain hazardous chemicals into the oceans and ground water. Others, however, are more environmentally friendly... you just have to choose wisely.
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