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Use Commercial Car Washes When Possible

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Commercial Car Washes Help Protect the Rio Grande!

They conserve water

Washing your car at home can use about 85 gallons of water while a commercial car wash uses about 56 gallons of water per car. Many commercial car washes use even less.

They use eco-friendly, biodegradable detergents

They encourage recycling

Commercial car washes are geared towards using products that can be recycled. Many of them use advanced technology can even recycle the water they. Commercial car wash companies also use reusable cloths, another plus for the environment.

Proper disposal of waste products

Commercial car washes usually ensure that all their waste products are properly disposed. Unlike home car washes where most of the byproducts usually find their ways into storm drains and our river, commercial car wash companies treat their waste products and then dispose of them properly to ensure that they don’t degrade the environment. They also follow the guidelines that have been put in place by the state to ensure that all their byproducts don’t effect the environment.

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