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July 17, 2025

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If you're someone who likes to keep your car sparkling clean, you're not alone. But those weekly trips to the car wash can really add up.

For just a few dollars, you can wash your car all summer long at home and do the planet a favor in the process.

Be Well,
Anisa

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Wash Your Car on the Lawn

A 64-ounce bottle of car wash soap runs about five or six bucks and will last you the whole summer. Skip the dish soap, though. It may seem convenient, but it can strip your car's protective wax and dull the paint over time.

Here’s the key tip: wash your car on the grass. Why? The grass and soil act as a natural filter, helping break down impurities before they reach storm drains and flow into local waterways.

When you wash your car on a paved driveway, all that soapy runoff goes straight into the drains and eventually into streams or rivers. That water may carry pollutants and phosphates that feed algae blooms, which can harm fish and other aquatic life.

By washing on your lawn, you're saving money, reducing pollution, and even giving your grass a drink in the process. Pretty smart for a bucket and hose, right?

In Closing...

SuperEventSmall habits can make a big difference—for your wallet and the world around you. Try this tip next time your car needs a rinse. It feels good to be clean and green.

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