Go To A Car Wash
By deeeky
@deeeky (3667)
Edinburgh, Scotland
May 1, 2008 6:42pm CST
Professional car washes are often more efficient with water consumption.
If everyone in the U.S. who washes their car themselves took just one visit to the car wash we could save nearly 8.7 billion gallons of water.
That's a great saving don't you think?
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@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
2 May 08
That is a lot of savings. I know for myself I usually go to one because it's easier and saves on the water bill. I'd rather pay a few dollars and have it done quickly and easily then try to do it myself. When I do it myself it is painful with all the bending and reaching; not to mention hot and sweaty. I can't reach every place on the car. I also don't get wax like I do at the car wash.
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@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
4 May 08
Saving time is always good 
. I also agree with Grandpa Bob in that the less going off into the roads and thus into streams is probably better over all. Also I know many of the car washes in our areas use reclaimed water which is saving water as well.
. I also agree with Grandpa Bob in that the less going off into the roads and thus into streams is probably better over all. Also I know many of the car washes in our areas use reclaimed water which is saving water as well.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 May 08
And when we wash our cars in our driveways etc the water
runoff ends up in our streams, rivers, lakes, etc.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Darkwing (21583)
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2 May 08
Ah yeah, but some Americans live miles from a car wash, my friend. Do you know how enormous that country is? They would use more gas than water getting to the car wash itself, so it may not be viable for quite a few!
Brightest Blessings my dear friend and thank you for sharing this information. x
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7DPRFMBXDc&feature=related @webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 May 08
These types of car washes use a recycling system for their water useage. My son manages a car wash and that's where I get mine done at all year long. Even the washes at gas stations are now using the recycle systems as well. I don't know the exact amount of water saved but I am usre it's a lot.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
