Budget Crunch? Add Car Wash Supplies to Grocery List

09/30/08

Before the cold weather comes, we still have a few sunny days left. Like myself, you are probably trying to get in as many outdoor activities as possible. One thing that might not cross your mind as a fun outdoor activity is washing your car. Not only does it provide exercise, and a clean vehicle but it also saves you money in the long run!

You will first need a hose attached to some sort of water supply, and it is best to have a spray nozzle on it to control water pressure. Typically there is a spot along the outside of your house that will have a faucet you can screw your hose into for water. Now that you have got that under control, you need car wash supplies.

You will need a sponge of some sort. The best kind to use is large, to cover the big surface area of the car. The choice is yours whether to use a synthetic or natural sea sponge for the job. A sturdy bucket is the next of the car wash supplies. You can use any sort of bucket, provided that it holds at least a couple of gallons of water. A bucket and sponge would be no good, however, without some car wash soap!

Using specially formulated car wash soap is important. It is best to stick with the real thing, since house hold soaps could ruin the finish on your car. Now that you have all of the car wash supplies you need for a basic wash you can begin.

If you want to make your car look even more amazing, there are a couple of other things you can look into. To make sure that your car does not streak when it is drying, you can purchase a chamois cloth to dry it off. After the car is dry, you can also wax it with special car wax to give it a luster that can not be beat. From soap to wax, all of these supplies can be purchased at your local grocery store or a specialty shop. Although the initial cost of buying these items might seem more than the price of a car wash, you can use them again and again, saving you quite a bit of money in the long run. Do it yourself car washing is an all around win, and between the sun and exercise, you will be cruising around your spotless hot rod with a smile!

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