A standard water hose uses 10 gallons of water per minute, this means if you wash your car for a short 10 minutes, you will use 100 gallons of water. If we were to go to a commercial car wash, a 15 minute car wash would only use around 55 gallons of water. That is a significantly lower amount then washing your own car. Going to a car wash is a much more efficient way of washing your car and even though it may cost a small amount, it could potentially save on your water bill in the future. This week I think we should stop or reduce self washing our cars and start taking them to a commercial car wash location. If washing them yourself is still your favorite way then here are some tips to help you conserve water when doing it yourself. When washing your car, always wash it on a grassy surface instead of pavement. When washing on pavement the soapy water runs off into the sewers and other ditches polluting what is there further. Instead when washing on grass the soapy water seeps into the grass where it will eventually be cleaned and become groundwater. Also, use a water hose with a automatic shutoff nozzle to save water as well.
This is great! For me washing my car is something my dad and I have always done together, I guess you could call it "father daughter time." We just recently put an automatic shutoff nozzle on the hose because my dad was tired of letting the water run. Not only does it increase the water bill but like you said, wastes water! Great post! I think it will make people more aware when washing there cars.
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Good idea.. I never thought really much about car washing. Now I am more inclined to go to the car wash.. good idea.
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