🌱🚗 Eco-Friendly Car Washing Tips for At-Home Cleaning 🐾

There’s something satisfying about giving your car a good wash at home 🪣🚙 But the way we wash our cars can have a big impact on the environment 🌏 Runoff from soaps, oils, and chemicals often heads straight into storm drains and waterways 💧, while an unchecked hose can waste hundreds of litres of water.

The good news? With a few small changes, you can keep your car sparkling ✨ while keeping the planet (and your pup 🐶) in mind.

1. Pick the Right Spot 🌿

Wash on grass or gravel instead of concrete — this way, the water filters naturally into the soil 🌱

2. Switch to Biodegradable Products ♻️

Choose plant-based shampoos 🌿 that are gentle on your paintwork and safe for waterways 🌊

3. Be Smart with Water 💧

Use a bucket 🪣 instead of a free-running hose. If you must use a hose, add a trigger nozzle 🔫 to cut waste.

4. Try a Waterless Wash 🚿✨

For light dirt or paw prints 🐾, use a waterless wash spray with microfibre cloths.

5. Catch & Reuse Greywater 🌏

Place a bucket under the car to collect runoff. Reuse for pre-rinsing wheels or watering the garden 🌼

6. Upgrade to Microfibre Cloths 🧽

They’re softer, reusable, and kinder to your car (and the planet 🌍)

7. Wash in the Shade 🌳

Prevents streaks, saves water, and keeps your furry mate 🐕 cool while they “help.”

8. Eco-Safe Wheel Cleaners 🛞

Choose biodegradable wheel cleaners 🌿 — safer for streams, creeks, and curious doggos 🐩

(Get in touch with Surfs Up! if you would like to learn how to make your own eco-friendly wheel cleaner!)

9. Ditch Single-Use Plastics 🚫

Skip the wipes. Stick with reusable cloths 🐾 and refillable bottles 🌏

10. Make It a Gentle Routine 🐕‍🦺

Regular light washes = less grime, fewer chemicals, and more wagging tails 🐕

🌏 The Bottom Line

A clean car doesn’t need to come at the environment’s expense 🌱. With small eco-friendly swaps, you’ll enjoy that showroom shine ✨ while protecting waterways 🌊 and saving water 💧

And if you’d like to go a step further, book an eco-friendly, dog-friendly 🐶 mobile detailer like Surfs Up! Mobile Auto Detail. We bring convenience, quality & sustainability straight to your driveway 🌿🚗🐾