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My poor van has seen better days, especially in the last few months. In Chicago, we have crazy weather and the last six months have been either rainy or snowy, with only a few good days mixed in. Finally though we are starting to get nice weather here and with how much I am on the go with my kids I am pretty embarrassed with how pitiful my car looks. I admit in the past six months I think I have maybe gotten one car wash. I always think what’s the point of washing my car if it is just going to rain the next day; however, with how much I am driving now I don’t really want to show up anywhere with a pitiful looking car.
The International Carwash Association (ICA) has come out with “3 Great Reasons to Clean Your Car This Spring”:
1. Your car is a reflection of who you are
There’s no question your car is a reflection on you. Whether it’s all about horsepower, efficient gas mileage or four-wheel drive, your vehicle represents who you are, where you’ve been and where you intend to go. The design, form and function are extensions of your style and personality. So, if you haven’t given it a wash in a while, what does that say about you? You wouldn’t walk out the door without a shower, a shave and a little spruce up. (Would you?) So why shouldn’t you show that same respect for your car?
From dirt and dust to grit and grime, give that car its reflective shine at a WaterSavers car wash. WaterSavers professional car washes use an average of 40 gallons of fresh water or less per car, according to the International Carwash Association. As a frame of reference, that 10 minute shower you took used 25 gallons of fresh water. WaterSavers washes also recycle and filter the water to prevent harmful chemicals from entering groundwater supplies that feed rivers and streams. To find a WaterSavers car wash near you, visit Washwithwatersavers.com.
2. Regular car washes protect your paint job
That beautiful factory paint job will dull and begin to chip away if you don’t maintain it. Regularly washing your car and waxing it will help keep your car looking as good as it did when you pulled out of the dealer lot.
3. Professional car washes help maintain the value of the vehicle
You might be more inclined to spend money on engine issues than the car’s exterior, but stains and rusting can drastically decrease the value of the vehicle over time. Especially after a long winter, exposure to the elements can cause damage. Professional car washes thoroughly clean the undercarriage of your vehicle, where there may be a buildup of road salt that could cause corrosion to the car’s exhaust and muffler system.
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Trisha McKee says
I turn the water off while brushing my teeth.
amy deeter says
we take short showers between all of us in the house and we shut off the water when brushing our teeth in the sink
amy deeter says
we limit shower uses between all of us in the house and turn off the water in the sink when brushing our teeth
Donna Pyszk says
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Sand says
I wait until there is a full load to do laundry.
Bryan E. says
Thank You for the giveaway…we save the grey / rinse-water from hand washing dishes to water our flower / vegetable garden, and our landscape plants.
Angela Cisco says
Wash full loads of laundry
sheila ressel says
We only water on designated days and use only plants that are water-wise in our landscape.
Lauren says
I take shorter showers!
Samantha says
I turn the water off when brushing my teeth and make sure the dishwasher is full before running it each time.
Tammy Woodall says
We conserve water by taking shorter showers and only using the water as necessary while brushing our teeth and washing the dishes.
CharityS says
I only take 2 minute showers.
kathy dalton says
I turn off the faucet while shaving
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Peggy Rydzewski says
never run the washer unless I have a full load.
Debbie Hinson says
I conserve water by collecting rain water. ALL outdoor flower, tree, etc watering is done with rain water
Susan Smith says
I limit the time I take a shower to save water.
Susan Smith says
I conserve water by turning off the water when I brush my teeth. Thanks for the giveaway.
heather s says
Take shorter showers
charlene says
I do not water my grass or wash my car at home in the summer .
adam says
i like it
Christie says
I turn off the faucet while brushing my teeth and the bath while shaving my legs.
Breanne says
I use a rain barrel to water my garden.
Kim Keithline says
We take shorter showers around our house and try not to water the lawn.
tina d reynolds says
I have a rain barrell I use for my lawn care
Melissa C says
I turn off the shower when I am washing my hair and turn it back on to rinse it out.
Claudia Davis says
I shut the water while brushing my teeth
Tammie Venne says
I have my 2 young daughters take a bath together
samantha turnbull says
i save water by waiting for the to rain to clean my car lol
Dawn Ganey says
I put melted down water & ice in my bird baths.
peter says
we should turn off the tap when we are not using water and try to use only when we have to.
Shayna says
WE TAKE QUICK SHOWERS AND TURN THE WATER OFF WHILE BRUSHING OUR TEETH.
William Thomas says
I catch rain water in blue barrels to water the garden. I catch rain water in last years 18′ pool to raise fish in. I eat the fish and water/fertilize the garden with the rain water. I put a plastic tub into the sink and wash dishes in the tub, then I use the dish water on the garden.
Rebecca says
I turn the water off when I’m brushing my teeth, i’ve also taught my two young kids to do the same
Chris Martinez says
We turn water off when brushing our teeth, take faster showers, and make sure that our lawns are watered only once a week.
Kim H says
I make sure I have full loads of laundry
Stephanie Larison says
We turn the water off while we’re brushing our teeth.
Stephanie Galbraith says
We only turn the water on when completely necessary.
Faye Gates says
We save all the rain water, to water our plants with.
Melissa Douglass says
I don’t let the water run while brushing my teeth!
laurie murley says
I take my car to the car wash to get it washed, they use less water than me washing it
Karen Beckett says
I always turn off the water when brushing teeth. Also when showering, after getting wet, turn the water off. Lather up, scrub & then turn the water back on to rinse. It does save a considerable amount of water.
Rosanne says
We cut way back on lawn watering mostly because it is so expensive. We have more than enough water in the Midwest but don’t want a lot of it in the sewer.
Lisa V. says
Don’t know why I never thought about it, buy about 15 years ago my mother-in-law, who had a well, told me to turn water off while I brush my teeth. So, I do that. I also wait until I have a full wash load before washing clothes.
brandy c says
I take short showers.
Christina Sparks says
I don’t let the water run as I brush my teeth.
Cori Westphal says
We collect rain water for watering our garden! It’s so easy and saves so much water!
Selinda says
Don’t water my yard!
Danielle Marie says
we dont normally water our lawn or wash our cars. we are from california.
doug gerard says
take a fast shower instead of using a full tub of water
Winifred Gilmore says
I use a shut-off nozzle at the end of the hose so that no water runs down the street
Allison Downes says
I turn the water off while brushing my teeth
Thanks for the chance to win this
kyl neusch says
owning a HE front-end washing machine
Laura DeLuca says
We turn off the water when brushing our teeth.
Robin says
I turn off the water when brushing my teeth and don’t run the water while shaving.
Michele P says
I use a low flow showerhead, and when washing hair or taking a shower pause the water for a bit until I am ready to rinse off.
Sara Zielinski says
I don’t turn it on when I am brushing my teeth unless the toothbrush is actually under the faucet.
Danette DW says
We conserve water by not watering our lawn at all.
Birdiebee says
I conserve water by owning a HE front-end washing machine, only do full loads of laundry and only running a full load of dishes in the dishwasher.
vera says
I have water efficient appliances and let nature water the grass.
Nora T says
Primarily I just only run water when I’m actually in need of running water. I’ve gotten in the habit of just wetting by toothbrush and then shutting off the water.
robyn paris says
i make sure i turn the water off while i brush me teeth.
Dorothy Teel says
One method we use to conserve water is we have rain barrels at the end of our house that catches rain water from the gutters and we use this rainwater for watering our garden works great, (except when in dry year) but does cut down on our water bill
Rebecca Orr says
We make sure to turn the water off while we brush our teeth. We have been doing small loads of laundry. And we do not use our water hose unless absolutely necessary!
Robin Abrams says
We take shorter showers, when washing dishes I do not leave the water running to rinse like I use to
mysweetiepiepie says
I wash the veggies from our garden at an outside faucet which has a bucket underneath it and then use the water in the bucket to water the garden.
Gina H. says
Shorter showers.
Jennifer Williams says
I try to take short showers and we put in rock landscaping!
margaret peg m says
hi, we all do the best we can to take quick showers and cool showers in the summer.
Jacob says
We save water buckets and gutter water to use on the yard instead of running water
David Balkin says
I turn the water off while I brush my teeth.
Julie Smith says
Although it’s still a hard habit to break, I stopped running water when I brush my teeth. I grew up always running the faucet as I brush my teeth, and it’s a huge waste of water. As soon as I wet my brush, I turn the water off, then turn it on when I rinse the brush.
Kathleen says
I turn the water off while brushing my teeth.
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Isabel O says
I like to run the water only when I need to when im brushing my teeth
Beth Minyard says
I make sure to take short showers and I turn the water off when I’m brushing my teeth
Daniel M says
combine laundry, short showers
Mateusz Wałowski says
We collect water in barrels and water garden using only water from river
Julie Murphy says
We never water the grass.
s riches says
We have rain barrels that are used to water the garden.
Sherry Conrad says
We turn it off for brushing teeth.
John Thuku says
I ensure that there is no running water when I am brushing my teeth and I take quick showers to conserve water.
Rebecca Graham says
I take shorter showers to conserve water.
Christina G. says
I conserve water by not watering my lawn. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jason Smith says
I usually save water by washing the car quarterly; just to keep salt and such off the vehicle
Barbara Montag says
To save water we take short showers.
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Surso S. says
we have rain barrels for watering the garden
FRANK says
I turn the water off when brushing my teeth.
Daniel Thornton says
I turn the water off in the shower when I am soaping up.
Debra S says
We do everything typical, shut the water off when brushing, try not to take over-long showers, that sort of thing.
Stephane Bourque says
By leaving the water off while brushing teeth and also by taking shorter showers.
Tammy Evans says
My favorite tip is to shower with your honey!
Tracy C. says
I turn the water off when brushing my teeth
Linda G. says
I don’t let the water run when I an washing my hair, brushing my teeth and doing the dishes.
Darlene Sullins says
Any left over old water in water bottle I use to water our plants.
Michelle says
I turn off the water while brushing my teeth
Donnie Ball says
Shower with a good friend (but make darn sure it’s just to shower and not wasting H2O). 😉
Meagan says
I try to take short showers (under 10 minutes) to conserve water.
debbie says
I never run the washer/dishwasher, etc unless it is full.
Kelley Moore says
Leaving the water off when we brush our teeth.
Brittney House says
We take shorter showers.
Lisa says
I make sure I turn the water off when brushing my teeth.
John Thuku says
I always make sure to never let the water run when I am brushing my teeth and I also take fast showers.
Cathy French says
I try to keep my showers short and fill the entire sink of washed dishes before rinsing them to save water
Sandy Klocinski says
I keep my shower to under 5 minutes
Robin M says
We take an empty milk carton and use it to capture the water we run waiting for the shower to get hot. Then we use that water for houseplants.
Amanda Kinder says
We only take showers.
Michelle S. says
I always leave the water off when brushing my teeth and wash full loads of clothes
Monique Rizzo says
We limit our shower time. Thanks for the chance.
Carol says
I try to take fast showers.
stephanie buchanan says
I don’t open the tap all the way when washing my hands. I’m considering puting a brick in the toilet tank.
McKim says
I don’t let the water run while brushing my teeth.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I use my dishwasher, and only wash full loads in the dishwasher and the washing machine. We take short showers also.
NICKIE says
Leaving the water off when we brush our teeth.
Heather R says
We were having a week of rain, but there was never any lightning or thunder with it. I decided to take advantage of the free water and cooler weather and went out with a small bucket of soapy water to give my car a much needed bath. I let Mother Nature take care of the rinsing.
Sharon Kaminski says
We conserve water by always do full loads in the dishwasher and the washer also.
james doyle says
By using a low flow shower head!
Denise S says
I try to take fast showers.
Gabrielle W. says
We use a HE washing machine and make sure to always have full loads.
Margaret Smith says
We make sure to wash only full loads of laundry & dishes
beth shepherd says
Leaving the water off when we brush our teeth.
trisha kilpatrick says
I don’t let the water run while I brush my teeth.
Tracey byram says
I turn off the water while brushing my teeth
Ann Fantom says
We use a drip hoses in the garden instead of a sprinkler to conserve water and reduce the possibility of plant disease
Ashley C says
I conserve water by turning it off when not in use. I also only run laundry/dishes when loads are full
April says
Always turn off the water when brushing our teeth.
Geoff K says
I try to take short showers, turn off the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes, and buy bottled water when possible.
Amy Pratt says
I turn off the water while brushing my teeth.
Tari Lawson says
I recently began using less water in my bath. I also turn water off when brushing my teeth.
Cynthia C says
I only run full loads in the dishwasher and clothes washer.
Crystal F says
We don’t run the water when brushing our teeth. We turn it off until we need to rinse the brush. Thank you!
Adrienne gordon says
We take two minutes showers
Natalie Brown says
I don’t use my dish washer but hand wash instead. I think that saves water since my dish washer is really old. Also, only wash clothes when it’s a full load.
Claire says
We save our dishwater and use it for our plants, and we’ve also switched a lot of them out for succulents.
Richard Hicks says
We save by making sure to wash full loads of laundry and take short showers
ellen beck says
We conserve water by using rain barrels for wtarering the garden. We also try not to let water run when brishing teeth.
Stacey B says
I only do laundry when I have a full load of laundry, and try to bathe my youngest kids together also.
Melinda Stephens says
We are replacing sections of grass with various succulents since they don’t need nearly as much water. We also have started collecting rain water.
Monica Lee says
When I find old glasses of water that no one will drink, I use it to water plants
Danielle D says
Take short baths.
Susan Christy says
I take very short showers and don’t leave the water running when I’m brushing my teeth.
katherine says
we only run the dishwasher every other day
sarah s says
I take short showers and only water sections of the yard if needed
AmySd says
We conserve water by turning off the water while brushing teeth and take quicker showers.
Jessica M. says
I conserve water by taking shorter showers, and also washing more clothes for a load of laundry. Thanks for the chance to win!
Tina W says
We pulled out much of our front yard and put in native plants which take less water
Sadie B. says
We conserve water by taking short showers.
Maria C says
Not washing the driveway.
Betsy R Barnes says
One way we conserve water is by running the dishwasher once a week, for only full loads. 🙂
Kristi Price says
Turning the water off while washing dishes instead of letting it run waiting to rinse and not taking long showers or baths.
Christy Nelms Caldwell says
I turn off my ice maker several times a week, I set out huge cans behind the house to catch rain water to water plants with.
Kelly Blackwell says
We conserve water by catching our water while it is warming up in the shower in a 10 gallon bucket, we use that water in the garden and for our pets. We also save water that we use when we rince our vegetables. That water also goes in the garden.
joanna reed says
we use a conservation shower head and take short showers
Nikki says
Turn of the tap when brushing teeth and when lathering shampoo/soap
Sue E says
We never leave it running – not while we do dishes or brush our teeth, etc.
breanna pollard says
By only using what I need!
Katie Bellamy says
We don’t take very long showers. And we don’t eave the water running while brushing our teeth.
Evelyn Goettner says
We conserve water by not letting the water run, taking shorter showers and collecting rain water to water the indoor plants.
Kathy Davis says
I never run the dishwasher or washing machine unless I have a full load.
Holly Thomas says
We try to save water by shutting off faucets when brushing teeth and we keep a few buckets outside when it rains to use for watering our plants on dry days.
Cheryl says
I turn off the faucet while I brush my teeth, take quick showers, use low-flow toilets, and check for and tighten leaky faucets.
June Lisle says
In our house we save water by turning the water faucet off while brushing our teeth.
June Lisle says
I save water by turning the sink off while I am brushing my teeth.
Soha MOlina says
We don;t water our lawn daily.
Julie L says
We turn it off when brushing teeth and we bathe the kids together!
Sarah Hayes says
I turn off the water while im brushing my teeth
Ani says
I conserve water by turning off the water while brushing my teeth and collecting rain in buckets during downpours to use later.
Julie Link says
collect rainwater to water the plants
Courtnie says
I take shorter showers.
Trisha Burgess says
We help conserve water by cobathing the kids!
Cynthia R says
I conserve water by using a rain barrel to water my house plants.
Tara says
I turn the water off when I brush my teeth.
M.Clark says
I great way to conserve water is to take shorter showers.
robyn donnelly says
I use water in jugs instead of running water. Turn off water when brushing teeth. Don’t use water hoses.
Mary Rutter says
I to large loads of Laundry
denise low says
I wait til I have a full load of laundry
denise low says
I wait til I get a full load of dirty clothes until I do laundry.
Kelly Nicholson says
Leave a blog post comment on a tip on how you conserve water.
i do my best,but really dont know..check for leaks
Regina says
I don’t let the water run when brushing my teeth.
Francine Anchondo says
I take shorter showers
anthony ciofani says
I take shorter showers and only run the washer if we have a full load.
Stacy says
I conserve water by using high efficient appliances and only running them when full. Also we have two rain barrels for collecting water to use for our fish pond and for the garden.
amy rouse says
I turn off the water while brushing teeth, and I only do laundry when I have a full load!
xty cruz says
I try to save water by not leaving water on while doing the dishes
D Schmidt says
We try to do so by taking showers and not baths.
Lauren says
I take short showers.
Brynn says
We take shorter showers and only run the washer if we have a full load.
Seyma Shabbir says
We capture rainwater for our water barrels for the garden.
Sarah L says
I take short showers, only run the dishwasher when it’s full, and do only full laundry.
Thanks for the contest.
kj skib says
I give both of my girls a shower at the same time.
megan tilley says
We turn the water off while brushing teeth, we take quicker showers.
Petra Huffmire says
don’t let the water running while brushing your teeth
Eguiver Yol says
We water every other day instead of every day
Jessica Fortner says
We collect rain water & use it to water our plants.
Leela says
I just use the amount I need.
Nancy says
Our home appliances are water conserving by design.
vera wilson says
Both the toilets in my house are energy saver, also the washing machine. Dishwasher makes sure I have a full load before I run.
Dana Rodriguez says
I limit my showers.
Pam H. says
I conserve water by using a rain barrel to water my plants during the spring and summer.
Angela P says
We conserve water by not letting it run when not in use and if I find old water in glasses and bottles, I use them to water flowers.
Jessica Cox says
I turn off the water when I am bushing my teeth
Pamela Gurganus says
I conserve water by not running it while I’m brushing my teeth.
Tara O. says
I conserve water by turning off the water when I brush my teeth! Every little bit helps!
Vicki Wurgler says
we save rain water for my flower garden
Ronald Gagnon says
We still use 2 old 50 gallon barrels we leave out of doors to catch the rain, then use that water on the lawn and flowers
steve weber says
We conserve water by taking short showers
Nannypanpan says
I only run the dishwasher when it’s full
Bridgett Wilbur says
We conserve water buy turning it off when not in use..like while brushing our teeth to doing dishes.
Beth Hill says
Many years ago we stopped running the water while brushing teeth, I also wash all my dishes then rinse all at once, I do not keep the water running. We used to always wash our cars at home but use a car wash now.
Julie Matek says
We conserve water by taking short showers
Melissa M says
I have my kids take showers together.
Dawn Monroe says
We have a rain barrel we fill up to water plants and little outside jobs.
Renee B. says
I conserve water by never washing my car
CINDY MERRILL says
I change my cats’ water twice a day, using the “stale” water for watering plants. So nothing goes to waste.
Cindy says
I have a spray nozzle on my garden hose.
Jennifer Tilson says
I use rinse water from prepping meals to water my patio plants.
Kristen says
We collect water while our shower water is warming up and use it to water our vegetable garden.
David Fultner says
You should do full loads of luandry and dishes.
Thomas Murphy says
I take short showers.
Andrea Williams says
We go to the car wash and have special faucets that help to conserve water.
janetfaye says
I have a water saver shower head that turns itself off.
Mary Jacobowitz says
I actually use a car wash.
Christina Foley says
Turn water off while brushing teeth, shorten showers, last year we got 2 rain barrels for watering the gardens.
Andrea v says
Only run dishwasher when it’s full, same for laundry.
Jenna D says
I leave the water off when I brush my teeth and catch rainwater to water my garden.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I brush my teeth without the water running
Kim Henrichs says
I have rain barrels outside for my garden usage. Works great (when there’s rain!)
Susan Baughman says
We turn off the water when brushing our teeth and are taking showers instead of baths.
Elena says
I take shorter showers to conserve water.
Elena says
I take shorter showers
Sarah Hall says
We take short showers and have a water saver toilet. We don’t let the water run while we brush our teeth.
Jackie says
I conserve water by only washing full loads of laundry.
Cheryl Abdelnour says
I only use the dishwasher and washer when they are full.
Birdie Skolfield says
I put flow restrictors in the showers & faucets
Jessica Z says
We conserve water by turning it off when brushing our teeth. We also take quick showers.
JoAnne Strezo says
We conserve water by not running water when we brush our teeth
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James Robert says
We all turn the water off while brushing our teeth instead of keeping it running during our brushing time. And a couple of my girls shower together instead of separately
tammy shelton says
I take very quick showers.
Holly Thomas says
I take shorter showers.
shelly peterson says
We take shorter showers and don’t leave water running while brushing our teeth.
Ellie Wright says
We only water our yard once a week.
Erika W. says
We conserve water by not leaving it running while brushing teeth, shaving, etc. We also use a filter on our kitchen sink.
kath g says
I started using a rain barrel for watering outside plants, turn off the water when brushing my teeth and only run the washer and dishwasher when they’re full.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Conserve Water By Using Rain Water To Water Plants.
Linda Szymoniak says
We’ve added low-flow filters on our sinks to help conserve water. I also avoid running the dishwasher and washing machine unless I have a full load (and then run it for the least amount of time needed to clean).
Patricia says
I do the wash using cold water.
Anastasia Falling says
One way I conserve water is by brushing my teeth in the shower 🙂
DEBIJOT says
We have low flush toilets and only run the washer when we have a full load.
cheryl s says
we turn off the water when brushing our teeth
ashley c says
Only a two person household, so the water isn’t wasted a whole lot. When it comes to doing laundry, though, we make sure they’re full loads and don’t do any small loads.
ken ohl says
make sure all your plumbing is working correctly and not leaking out.
Rosa says
I have low flush toilets.
Holly Kennedy says
I take a shower with my husband.
Deborah D says
turn the faucet off when brushing teeth.
Cristy Ridey says
When you hand wash your car make sure the hose is off if you are not using it. Wash your car on a cooler day and / or int he shade. It will take a lot less water to get the job done.
JLin says
quick shower
Donna L says
I conserve water by turning off the water while I shampooing my hair and brushing my teeth.
Janet W. says
I conserve water by taking shorter showers and turning the water off while I brush my teeth instead of leaving it running.
Mia says
I try to plant drought resistant plants so I don’t have to water my landscaping as much.
Jessie C. says
We take short showers and reuse rainwater.
Kelly D says
I make sure the dishwasher and laundry machine are completely full before I run them, to reduce the amount of loads and save water.
Michelle S says
We make sure that no faucets are leaking and take quicker showers.
Candice says
I turn the water off when brushing my teeth, and only do full dishwasher and laundry loads.
Sheila K. says
I put out my watering cans when it rains for use in watering the gardens!
jennifer says
we try to take shorter showers!
latanya t says
use cold water when washing clothes
Trisha W. says
We use an HE front load washer.
vickie Couturier says
we use rain water t owater outside plants and flowers
sandra says
turn off the water while brushing teeth
Jennifer Rote says
i conserve by only doing full loads of laundry.
Julie Wood says
I conserve water by making sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
Gina M (Wild Orchid) says
We conserve water by collecting rain water to water our plants.
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Lisa Brown says
i conserve by reducing shower time, not over watering the landscaping.
Mary Happymommy says
I conserve water by not leaving the water running when rinsing dishes.
Bernie W says
I conserve water by turning off the water when I brush my teeth. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.