Clean Your Car and Save Water

First off you need the right tools to do this safely on your car. You'll need a microfiber wash mitt; a big waffle weaved microfiber towel and a separate microfiber towel for the wheels; a couple of buckets; a grit guard insert; wheel cleaner; wheel brush; and a no rinse wash solution.

Before you start make sure your vehicle has cooled down and you have a nice covered area where you can wash. If you don't have that covered space, do this during the early morning or late in the afternoon when it's nice and cool. If you wash in the middle of the day without shade, the no rinse mixture will dry out before you'll be able to wipe it off forming water spots.

Get out your two buckets. Pour in the no rinse wash solution in the first bucket then fill it with water. For the 2nd bucket, place the grid guard insert on the bottom then fill up with clean water. The grid insert will act as a filter when you rub your wash mitt to take off excess dirt.

Start off by cleaning the roof, dip the wash mitt in the no rinse mixture the gently rub it over the car's surface. There's no need to put too much pressure, just a gentle wipe will be enough. After cleaning the first half of the roof wipe down with the microfiber towel. Do this with each section you clean. From the roof work your way down until your finish the whole car. Remember to rinse off the wash mitt in a bucket of clean water after you finish each section.

Lastly, clean the wheels, dip the wheel brush into the bucket with the no rinse mixture and then gently scrub the wheels. You may need a few types of wheel brushes for this depending on the design of the wheels. After cleaning off the dirt, dry the wheels with a separate microfiber towel. Use a separate microfiber towel for the wheels (preferably a wheel microfiber towel), because you don't want dirt from the wheels going on the paint of your vehicle.

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You can now safely wash your car without water using the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine. Just add two cap-fills off this amazing product in a 5 gallon bucket and your set. Not only cleans, it leaves a nice slick finish because of the polymers in it. You can also use it to clean your wheels.

This versatile 4-in-1 product also doubles as a waterless car wash and a quick detailer, depending on how much water you add to the mixture. Read the instructions for proper mixture ratios.

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In order to wash effectively without scratching, you need a wash mitt that will absorb dirt and not push it around, and this is where the Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt comes in. It has a super-soft and deep pile that is gentle on the paint and will not scratch it.

Combine this with the optimum no rinse, and you'll have peace of mind that you'll wash your car safely without scratching and rinsing.

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The Supreme Guzzler is 20% thicker than the original towel to give it an even greater capacity for moisture. At approximately 5.5 square feet, this waffle weave towel can dry most small cars without being rung out once! As you may well know, microfiber is made of two synthetic fibers: polyester and polyamide. Polyester accounts for the towels durability and polishing properties while polyamide is silky soft. The plush 80/20 weave of the two fibers allow the towel to hold a tremendous amount of water; seven times its own weight!

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The grit guard will trap all the dirt and grime on the bottom of the bucket, leaving the water above it clean and free from contaminants that could potentially scratch the paint.

Simply place the grit guard below the bucket and rub the wash mitt over it after each pass.

For best results use two buckets, one for the clean water and the other for the no rinse solution.

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Extra soft bristles is safe for any wheel finish, it also has a protective rubber bumper prevents scratching.

It use effectively, dip the wheel brush in your no rinse wash solution and carefully brush the wheels to agitate dirt and grime off, then wipe off with a microfiber towel to a nice and clean finish.

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Simple isn't it? You'll save a ton of water by doing this technique. Best part is you can wash your car in your garage, in tight spaces, or even during winter. No more run-offs going into storm drains contaminating drinking water, safe on your car, safe for mother nature.