| Believe it or not there are some things we all can do | | | | It is a know fact that water rapidly dissipates on hot |
| when washing our cars to lessen the impact on the | | | | car metals, the faster the water evaporates the more |
| environment and conserve our natural water | | | | water it will take to get the job done. Try washing your |
| resources. Following some of these tips will help you | | | | car in a shaded area or wash your car in the morning |
| go for greener car washing. | | | | hours or evening time when it's much cooler. |
| Put your car on the lawn when washing it. | | | | Wash lessIt's not uncommon to see people washing |
| You can kill two birds with one stone washing your car | | | | their cars once a week, however excessively washing |
| and watering the lawn at the same time. This also | | | | your car may not be the answer. Some habits should |
| helps to prevents contaminated water from getting | | | | be broken, instead of washing your car once a week |
| into the drainage system which will eventually end up in | | | | and it really doesn't need it that often; try going an |
| our water reservoirs. When certain chemicals found in | | | | extra week and washing it every two weeks or less. |
| car washing solutions end up in our water system they | | | | Waterless car wash |
| provide breeding nutrients for algae and other harmful | | | | Currently on the market you will find car washing |
| effects to our water system. | | | | products which boast the ability to clean your vehicle |
| Don't run the water | | | | with the need for water. According to these products |
| The best way to conserve water is using it only when | | | | they are environmentally safe since they are |
| needed. Buying an inexpensive adjustable nozzle with | | | | comprised mostly of vegetable extracts as well as |
| pressure settings is a great way to cut back on letting | | | | silicone. The ability to thoroughly clean your car by |
| the water run while you're washing. Only use water to | | | | waterless means is described as electrostatic |
| rinse your car and cut back on wasting your water | | | | attraction of dirt which only needs to be applied and |
| and utility cost. | | | | then wiped off. |
| Washing solutions | | | | It is quite possible that these waterless products will |
| Make sure you carefully read the instructions on the | | | | make an alternative means for washing your car that |
| detergent used to wash your car and follow the | | | | is slightly dirty and or used in between water washing |
| measuring recommendations. There are | | | | to cut down on grime. The primary goal is to cut back |
| environmentally safe and economical car washing | | | | on water usage since this natural resources is |
| solutions that won't contaminate your grass or the | | | | becoming scarce, polluted and not fit for human |
| environment. | | | | consumption. |
| Bucket and spongeMost people simultaneously wash | | | | Test out these water product first and make sure |
| and rinse their cars; this is neither conserving water nor | | | | your read the labels on proper directions and optimal |
| time. You end up using more water to hose off dirt | | | | usage of the product as well as make sure the |
| from your car than you can image. Give your self a | | | | product states it's environmentally safe. Having a clean |
| little exercise by using a bucket of soapy water and a | | | | shiny car is the goal for all car owners however go |
| sponge and only using the hose to rinse the entire car | | | | green with your car washing and do your part to |
| once your done washing. | | | | preserve the environment. |
| Find a shaded area | | | | |