Don't Wash Your Car!...at Home!

The Environmental Benefits of a Professional Car Wash

A trip to the car wash might seem like a water-wasting luxury, but did you know that washing your vehicle at home can cause more harm to the environment than a professional car wash? 

Water Conservation  When you wash your vehicle at home, you can use up to 3 times more water than a professional car wash. Depending on individual usage, home washing can easily rack up 100 gallons of water or more per car. At Rocky Mountain Car Wash, the average wash in our Touch Free Automatic uses about 60 gallons of water, (Soft Touch uses even less!) and the average wash in our self-serve bays uses about 40 gallons. That’s a lot of water being saved! 

Soap Runoff One of the biggest reasons to go to a car wash instead of washing at home is to prevent pollution. When you wash your car in the driveway or street, the runoff flows into storm drains, where it can damage plants and animals in the ecosystem. Professional car washes, like Rocky Mountain Car Wash, safely process soaps and detergents without harm to the local ecosystem.

Energy Efficiency Many factors play a role in energy efficiency, from LED lighting to specific washing equipment, a more efficient operation is the goal. Rocky Mountain Car Wash uses the latest in automatic washing technology to bring you a safe, fast, and efficient car wash. The automated equipment scans your vehicle giving you a personalized wash without overusing energy, soap, or water. 

Next time your car needs a wash, think twice before you pull out the hose and soap to the driveway. Not only is a professional car wash better for the environment, it’s also faster, safer, more convenient, and is guaranteed to leave your car looking good!