How To Wash A Car
Wash A Car on a grassy area (if it drains onto a lawn or garden area) to minimize the runoff. Avoid using the driveway to wash your car, if the water runs into a street or drain. Always ensure the area where you wash does not drain into the stormwater system, including the drains in the street. If you have no suitable area to work, look for an alternative location – perhaps your friends or neighbors have a suitable area you can use. Some service stations have an area for washing vehicles. Pollutants are removed from the runoff before it goes into the sewer.
When you wash a car, use a trigger hose (or a bucket which is even better) to save water. Use soaps and detergents sparingly, or just use plain water, sponge and a bit of elbow grease. Dispose the wastewater onto a lawn or garden. Think about washing your car only once a month. Commercial car washes treat wastewater before running it into the sewer. Some newer “do it yourself” car washes recycle and reuse water in their wash bays. These systems use much less water than standard car washes and all wastewater is treated before dumping. Inquire whether your car wash company recycles their water. Car wash companies are found in the Yellow Pages under motor car cleaning services.
5 Step Car Wash
* Rinse your car to remove loose dirt. Believe it or not, this first step is very important, so spray your car thoroughly.
* Soap up your cloth and wash one section at a time. Work from top to bottom on one section and rinse thoroughly when each section is done.
* Rub gently in order to loosen the dirt without scratching your paint.
* Remember to rinse your cleansing apparatus as often as possible in order to remove dirt that might end up scratching your car’s paint.
* Once your car has been washed and rinsed rigorously, wipe off the excess water with a clean Chamois to prevent streaking.
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