Should Backyard Car Washing Be Banned?

Can you believe that around 150 gallons of water are wasted each time someone washes their car in the driveway and leaves the hose running! I was shocked when I found this out, too.

Now we all know that this run-off is full of nasty chemicals that can eat away at our car. Imagine what they can do to the environment. And where do those chemicals end up? Yep. They’re being sent straight into the water supply for us to drink. Yuck!

So, should we ban backyard car washing altogether? Personally, I think that’s a bit drastic. For some people, washing their car is a weekend ritual, more of  a past-time than a chore. So, what’s a person to do?

First of all, make sure you use an eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaner. It needs to break down readily.

Second, don’t leave the hose running. Fill a bucket with some soap and water, wet your car down using a hose with a spray nozzle, and then turn off the hose. This way, you’ll use the least amount of water possible and still get to enjoy your weekend car washing ritual.

Third, after you’ve thoroughly scrubbed your car down, give it a quick rinse. Then turn the hose off.

Fourth, once you’ve completed all of the detail work with your microfiber cloth, and your car is nice and shiny, get the hose and wash away the puddles of soapy water. Yes, this takes water, but birds, neighborhood cats, dogs and squirrels will appreciate not having this toxic watering hole around to tempt them.

Now before you go take a nap in your hammock, you'd better put your car in the garage. And, grab the umbrella on your way out to the hammock. It looks like it's gonna rain.

photo by wjarrettc

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