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This is pretty great! But one added tip; if you get the Eco Touch wash and towels separately, it's actually cheaper (9.99 + 6.99). :)

This tip is great! I'm an urban renter, so I've never had an access to a hose anyway. I usually just counted on rain to wash my car!

The Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash Kit is $15.99 saving $1.00 vs buying individually.

i've heard that drive-thru car washes save much more water than hand-washing, since they filter and reuse the water several times before sending it on. i know this tip is about *waterless* washing, just wanted to apologize to toshio about the loss of his mirror, since the drive-thru didn't mean it. i swear. : )

I believe that most commercial (drive thru) car washes collect and recycle their water. Many communities require that the water be recycled. Not sure exactly how much is actually "used up" on each car.

I would like to second (or third) the comments made by the previous posters in regards to water recycling by commercial car washes. *Most* do recycle the water; in many cases it is mandated that they do so, not only by the communities, but by the company itself. It saves them money too! They also use cleaners that are very concentrated - so much less is used in the first place. Just ask them beforehand if they recycle their water - it's probably not the first time they've been asked! If you were to wash your car yourself, you would use significantly more water that way - so in terms of water usage and waste it is much more efficient to go to a car wash. Plus there are the untreated chemicals that run directly into the sewer system (depending on the type of cleaner/s used).

I have discovered a way to wash my truck at home with just 3 gallons of water, 1 and half clean with a cloth to remove dirt. The other half to wash dirt out of said cloth. Takeing my time I found this to work well and I dont even have to use the hose at all. I pour the dirty water around my trees when I am done. I enjoy detailing my own truck at least most of the time.

Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about the other car detailing products by Eco Touch? I was eyeing the dashboard protector and the upholstry spray. Great to see that someone has come up with a green product for these items.

I just used the Eco Touch car and window wash today and I LOVE the results. It didn't take me any longer to wash this way than it used to with soap and water and I feel so much better about not watching the water run down the driveway into the gutter! Also, you're supposed to wash in a shady spot, so I don't have to drag the car out of the garage to clean it (or bake in the hot sun). I can even wash my car in the rain (duh, if I'm not going to then go drive it). I went straight for the large size and used my own spray bottle. I also used some of my own household towels and had no problem.

I agree with all the points about using car washes that recycle water. Also, keep in mind that you car is like a giant magnet for all sorts of pollution and exhaust, so when you wash in the driveway, or let the rain "wash" for you, all that stuff is going down the drain and into the bay or groundwater or whatever. Most good car washes also treat the wastewater to filter out this pollution, as they recycle it, so it doesn't end up in the wrong place. Another good reason to take it to a good car wash instead; besides, I'm just kind of lazy that way!