Home car wash vs Commercial car wash
Car washing includes cleaning the exterior, interior and sometimes even the engine components of a car. Regular car washing is essential not only to improve the appearance of a car, but also to maintain and preserve the value of a car. With so many car owners these days, car washing has become a necessity. However not every car owner has the tools or the time to wash their own cars at home. This is why commercial car washes are so helpful.
The tradition of lovingly hand washing your own vehicle at home does not necessarily have to be sacrificed, as commercial car washing services offer deluxe hand washing treatments to get your car looking and smelling as good as new.
Both home and commercial car washing methods have pros and cons, and car owners face this dilemma regularly. Wash your car yourself, or take it to the PROS at a commercial wash?
Here are some factors to consider:
Time
Home car washing can be done in your garage or your very own driveway, however you need the right tools, time, and hard work. Cleaning a car on your own can take 2-4 hours and if, like many of us, you live a busy life, a commercial car wash provider can save you valuable time and effort.
Cost
Washing your car at home may seem to cost you nothing, but this only applies if you already have the appropriate tools for cleaning your car. Hand washing requires not only time but also patience, effort, cleaning products and water. If your car requires several washes per month, employing a commercial car washing service can save you not only time and energy, but ultimately will be more economical too.
Quality
Washing your car at home has other drawbacks. Your home water hose may not generate enough pressure to effectively remove the dirt on your car. The towels, rags, or sponges you use at home can spread tiny particles that can scratch or ruin the paintwork on your car. Commercial car washes on the other hand are aware of these factors and have state-of-the-art tools to provide thorough car washing and detailing, making them safer and more effective.
Impact on the car
In previous years, many people thought that commercial car washes could cause harm to their cars. Hard brushes were thought to potentially scratch or damage the finish on a car. These days however, modern commercial car wash equipment has drastically reduced this risk of damage. Softer brushes and bristles and brush-free washes are safer and gentler, eliminating this need for concern.
Impact on the Environment
Washing your car at home is not an eco-friendly method. Why? Not only will washing your car yourself at home use more water, but runoff carrying sediments and cleaning product residues generated from washing your car will run into stormwater drains and can be harmful to the environment. Commercial car washes on the other hand, trap and contain these contaminants through safe water treatment systems.
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