To Save Money Wash Your Own Car
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Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 |
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Vacation weather may be upon us, but we still have chores to get done. With work, mowing the lawn and carting our kids to swimming lessons, it may seem like the list of tasks is endless. To make matters more difficult, the economy has gone slightly sour and we often feel the pinch in our wallets for things like electricity to run our air conditioners, and pumps for our swimming pools. In light of all this, there are ways to cut down on spending and one little thing that can help stretch your money is washing your own vehicle.
If you would like to wash your car, you need to make sure you have all of the car wash supplies that you need. The first thing you will need is a source of clean running water. If you have a backyard hose with a sprayer, it should work just fine. Make sure that you park as near the hose as possible so that you can be sure it will reach around your car.
Next, you will need a bucket of some sort, which should be big enough to hold about two gallons of water. Soap is the next thing you will need, which is probably the most important part of your car wash. Be sure that you purchase specially formulated car wash soap rather than using household detergent, because it could be harsh on the vehicle finish.
A good sponge is necessary to get the soapy water onto your car from the bucket. Some folks like natural sponges, while others prefer a synthetic sponge. Either of these are fine, and can be purchased at most grocery stores. Often it has been recommended to use two separate sponges, if you would like one for the chassis and one for the wheels.
After you have rinsed the soap off of your car, it is a good idea to dry the outside of the windows, at least. It is best to wipe down the windshield and windows inside the car with some household glass cleaner and paper towel. A rubber protection spray can be good to apply to your tires after car washing. Tire spray will keep your rubber from cracking and weakening in the heat.
Waxing your car can make it look even more shiny after washing. Wax can be purchased along with other car wash supplies in most retail stores. Waxing can take a while, but the results are beautiful. Not only does wax protect your paint job, it enhances the colors and sheen to make it stand out. There are so many great car wash supplies to choose from for do it yourself jobs. Washing your own car can be a surprisingly fun way to save money.
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