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4 Eco-Friendly Tips to Get your Car Ready for Summer

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Getting the car ready is on the spring and summer cleaning list for most of us, I am sure. I am working with the International Carwash Association to share these tips. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

Vehicles go through a lot during the winter. It’s time to start enjoying them again during the nicer weather.

Whatever your summer plans might include, everyone should give their vehicles a fresh cleaning for the season.

Get all that leftover salt and nastiness off and be ready for road trips or any of your summer travels. 

WaterSavers®, a consumer awareness campaign from the International Carwash Association® (ICA), has some tips to help us get back on the road in an eco-friendly way.

4 Eco-Friendly Tips to Get your Car Ready for Summer

4 Tips to Get your Car Ready for Summer

  1. Go to the car wash. Get your car washed at a professional car wash. Getting all the winter gook off is top priority and using a professional car wash is a great way to protect the environment. 

    According to the International Carwash Association, WaterSavers professional car washes use an average of 40 gallons of water or less per car while recycling and filtering their water to prevent harmful chemicals from going into our rivers and streams.

    Professional car washes also remove salt from the undercarriage of your vehicle, which is a must after a long winter. By comparison, the average home washing machine uses 41 gallons per cycle, and a garden hose uses 63 gallons of water in just five minutes.

    You can learn more, and find a WaterSavers wash at Washwithwatersavers.com.
  2. Deep clean the interior. Don’t forget about the inside abuse that your car takes over the winter. How many times did you hop into your vehicle with dirty, snowy, and salty feet?

    Apply some baking soda and a rubber sponge to your floor mats for an environmentally friendly and efficient way to clean. Wipe down the interior surfaces with a microfiber cloth, and vacuum the seats and floor.
  3. Get a maintenance check. Don’t skip your oil change or having all the fluid levels checked out. The more efficiently your car runs, the more gas you will save.
  4. Check tire pressure and alignment. Low tire pressure will cause your vehicle to overexert itself and waste gas so make sure your tires are up to the task. Your tires list their recommended pressure on the side.

    If you can’t find it, you can find the recommended tire pressure in your owner’s manual. It is also a good idea to have a certified technician conduct an alignment test since it could have been thrown off by driving over pot holes during the winter months.

Learn more tips and stay in touch with WaterSavers on Facebook and Twitter.

What do you do to get your car ready for summer?


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  1. Lisa Brown says

    May 26, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I learned that WaterSavers car washes use only 40 gallons (151.5 liters) or less of fresh water per car wash — less than the typical home washing machine.

  2. Stephanie Grant says

    May 26, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    I learned that A study by the City of Federal Way (Washington) found that residential car washing led to the following being released into their storm sewer system:
    190 gallons (719 liters) of gasoline, diesel and motor oil
    400 pounds of phosphorus and nitrogen
    60 pounds of ammonia
    2,200 pounds of surfactants
    3,000 pounds of solids

  3. patricia says

    May 26, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I used the locator and found out that there is a Water Savers location less than three miles from my house! Good to know.

  4. Julie Wood says

    May 26, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I learned that When you wash your car on pavement, the rinse water runoff — along with all the chemicals it contains — can go to storm drains that empty directly into rivers and streams! How terrible! I will take my car to a Watersaver car wash. I found one in my City.

  5. Janet W. says

    May 26, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I learned that WaterSavers® car washes use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of fresh water per car. All of that water is either recycled or returned to the environment cleanly.

  6. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I learned when you wash your car you are actually polluting the environment.

  7. Thomas Murphy says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I learned When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  8. Tara says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Water entering storm drains, unlike water that enters sanitary sewers, does not undergo treatment before it is discharged.

  9. Betsy Barnes says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I learned that Water Savers use an average of no more than 40 gallons of fresh water per car. That’s less than most washing machines, very nice!! 🙂

  10. Barbara Montag says

    May 26, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    Something I learned – According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average home washing machine uses 41 gallons of water per load.
    Isn’t that amazing?
    thank you

  11. Priscilla S. says

    May 27, 2014 at 4:20 am

    I learned that the cleaner your car, the less wind resistance so that means better fuel economy.

  12. Pam Gurganus says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I learned that when you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  13. Nancy says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:16 am

    This site was informative. I learned that WaterSavers® car washes use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of fresh water per car.

  14. suzanne says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:25 am

    These car washes also use only 40 gallons (151.5 liters) or less of fresh water per car wash — less than the typical home washing machine.

  15. Patti Hess says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:52 am

    I learned that after 5 million car washes that the damage to the car was less then one tenth of one percent. I would think it would be more

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thank you

  16. Samantha D says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I really love this idea . It’s super important to conserve/reduce, and reuse water since it will become in short supply even here in the US. If I get a carwash i’d definitely go to one of these establishments. “WaterSavers® car washes prevent water pollution by routing wash water to treatment prior to its return to the environment. These car washes also use only 40 gallons (151.5 liters) or less of fresh water per car wash — less than the typical home washing machine.” I find this inventive and fabulous for a better earth.

  17. Laurie says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I learned that it is better to get your car washed at a car wash, than doing it at home.

  18. Steven Epstein says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:47 am

    The water used in WaterSavers car washes is cleaned through filtration or treatment systems prior to returning to the environment

  19. Sandra K VanHoey says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Residential car washing led to the following being released into their storm sewer system:
    190 gallons (719 liters) of gasoline, diesel and motor oil

  20. Terry Cross says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I learned that washing vehicles on pavement at home causes harm to local waterways. Never thought about that before

  21. Jessie C. says

    May 27, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    I learned that washing vehicles on pavement causes harm to local waterways. Water entering storm drains, unlike water that enters sanitary sewers, does not undergo treatment before it is discharged.

  22. Ken Ohl says

    May 27, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Never thought pavement causes harm to local waterways

  23. soha molina says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    I learned:
    Pavement Pollutes
    When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  24. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    May 27, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I like the following fact– Improve fuel economy—

    Did you know that the cleaner your car, the less wind resistance? That means better fuel economy.

  25. Sue Hull says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Water Savers helps by not polluting the drains. I like car washes b/c I always get a good deal. Thank you for the awesome giveaway 🙂

  26. Seyma Shabbir says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Pavement Pollutes! When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  27. Amanda Alvarado says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I learned that they route their used water for treatment before releasing it back into the environment

  28. Ashley Tucker says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Pavement Pollutes
    When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  29. Amy Stonger says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Water savers car wash use less fresh water than a washing machine, no more than 40 gallons per car.

  30. gayle gildehaus says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:08 am

    I learned that WaterSavers® car washes prevent water pollution by routing wash water to treatment prior to its return to the environment. .

  31. Geoff K says

    May 28, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I learned that WaterSavers car washes also use only 40 gallons (151.5 liters) or less of fresh water per car wash – less than the typical home washing machine.

  32. Adrienne Gordon says

    May 28, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I learned Using a garden hose at home, you can use more than 60 gallons (227.1 liters) in as little as five minutes.

  33. Margaret Smith says

    May 28, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I learned that WaterSavers car washes use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of fresh water per car. All of that water is either recycled or returned to the environment cleanly.

  34. Elisabeth says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    I learned that you can search for a Watersavers location near you.

  35. Veronica V says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:31 am

    When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  36. Amy Pratt says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:34 am

    They recycle the wash water. How cool is that?

  37. Ann Fantom says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:31 am

    I learned that the closest Water Savers location is 21 miles away from me in Mahopac, NY

  38. RICHARD HICKS says

    May 29, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I learned 1,000 WaterSavers® car washes worldwide are committed to meeting strict criteria to help protect the environment.

  39. Candice says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    I learned the run off from when you wash your car goes into the lakes and rivers.

  40. Kelly says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I learned that hand washing your car uses alot more water and puts chemicals into the groundwater, then a carwash.

  41. Monique Rizzo says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    They recycle the wash water. Pretty cool!

  42. Brynn says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    I learned that they have a backflow prevention device is installed and operable on the potable water supply.

  43. Birdiebee says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    WaterSavers car washes do not pollute the environment and do not use much water.

  44. shelly peterson says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    I learned that WaterSavers car washes prevent water pollution by routing wash water to treatment prior to its return to the environment.

  45. Candace B says

    May 29, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    I learned about how there is less water used to wash each car through Water Savers than is used with a person’s home washing machine. This helps with saving water and keeping pollutants out of ground water by using Water Savers.

  46. Francine Anchondo says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    They recycle the wash water.

  47. Sherrie C. says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I learned that the runoff water from washing our vehicles in our driveway enters our storm drains and that water contains chemicals that end up polluting our rivers.

  48. janna johnson says

    May 31, 2014 at 1:14 am

    washing your car can help you feel prideful

  49. shaunie says

    May 31, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I learned that it is best to go to a watersavers to wash your car at home to conserve water

  50. Cynthia C says

    May 31, 2014 at 7:15 am

    I learned that when you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  51. Amy Jarratt says

    May 31, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    They use 40 gallons or less of water per car wash

  52. Kristen says

    May 31, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.

  53. rana durham says

    May 31, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Watersavers car washes prevent water pollution n by routing wash water to treatment prior to its return to the environment.

  54. Jennifer says

    June 1, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I learned that their waste water is filtered and recycled.

  55. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    June 1, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I learned about the run off from pavement getting into our rivers. I’d never really thought of that before.

  56. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    June 1, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I learned that Watersavers prevents pollution from the run off when we wash cars

  57. Shana Elliott says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:04 am

    “Did you know that the cleaner your car, the less wind resistance? That means better fuel economy.” – I didn’t know this. I just like to keep my car clean and shiny 🙂 Good to know though!!

  58. Dawn K. says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I learned that they have many water saving resource sites that you can go to for more info on how to protect/preserve our water.

  59. Gina M says

    June 3, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I learned that washing regularly keeps windshields, mirrors and signal lights clean. You will see more of the road, and others will be better able to see you.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  60. Connie says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    I learned about the problems that runoff can cause by getting into the soil

  61. lissa crane says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:18 am

    I learned that when you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers! I really never thought about it!

  62. darby says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    Car washing can be bad for the environment

  63. Linda Szymoniak says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I found out that the amount of water a Watersaver’s car wash uses per car is only about as much water as you use to wash a load of laundry.

  64. Nupur says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Really need enviornment friendly car wash ways

  65. amanda whiltey says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:11 am

    i learned there was one less than a mile away from me.

  66. Riya Biswas says

    June 9, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Low tire pressure will cause your vehicle to overexert itself and waste gas so I learned to check my tire pressure regularly

  67. krystie vines says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I never even thought about this… when you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers, learn something new everyday.

  68. Teresa Thompson says

    June 9, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I learned-WaterSavers® car washes prevent water pollution by routing wash water to treatment prior to its return to the environment.

  69. @lesliebonton says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    looking forward to the party

  70. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    “WaterSavers® car washes use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of fresh water per car. All of that water is either recycled or returned to the environment cleanly.”

    I was surprised to learn that is less than the average washing machine (according to the EPA)

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