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How to Wash Your Car in a Drought
Yes, it’s possible to get your ride squeaky-clean without wasting water.
When it comes time to give your four-wheeled companion a good wash, the natural tendency is to hose the entire car down with water, then scrub until it’s covered in bubbles and rinse again.
That, however, requires a lot of water. A standard garden hose can spew out roughly 10 gallons per minute, which means a 10-minute car wash can use up to 100 gallons of water.