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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by SamC@lemmy.nz to c/newzealand@lemmy.nz
 

What are people's approaches to washing cars? It seems the options are:

  • Wash at home on grass (not an option for us)
  • Wash at home on the driveway (technically allowed where I am, but pollutes the rivers, although may be OK if you can find an eco wash and wax product?)
  • Go to an auto car wash (not too expensive, but likely to scratch up your car)
  • Pay someone for a hand wash (costs hundreds)

I just washed our car on the driveway, and tried to minimise run-off going into storm water, but it didn't work that well. Have found this product, but no idea if it's any good, or greenwashing.

Any other ideas?

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[–] waterbogan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I wash my cars on the driveway, just water and an old towel or shirt, dont use any detergent or anything so dont need to worry about run-off. Then dry with an old sheet, then polish/wax

One doesnt get washed often as it is 22 years old and parked outside. Other gets washed every time I use it which isnt that often, its over 40 years old.