Car Washing the Eco-Friendly Way

Few people seem to realise that washing their cars in their driveways happens to be one of the most environmentally-unfriendly things that they can do. This is because the water used goes straight into storm drains where they eventually flow into different bodies of water like rivers, streams, and creeks. Since the water used to wash the car is loaded with all sorts of pollutants such as detergent, oil, and gasoline, it can cause a great deal of damage to the ecosystems of these rivers and streams.

One way to reduce this environmental damage is by going to a commercial car wash instead of doing the work of cleaning the car yourself. Washing your car at home can make you use up to 140 gallons of water while a commercial car wash would typically use less than 45 gallons for each car it services. However, if you cannot afford to bring your car to a commercial establishment for washing, you can make use of eco-friendly methods for washing your car at home. You can purchase a biodegradable soap specifically made for this purpose, or you can even make your own car wash mixture. Simply combine one cup of a liquid dishwashing detergent with a 3/4 cup of chlorine and phosphate-free, non-petroleum based laundry detergent and three gallons of water. Use this concentrated solution sparingly to wash your car’s exterior surfaces.

Additionally, make sure that you wash your car on your lawn so that the water would be absorbed and neutralised by the soil instead of going into storm drains.

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