[kendi]

Read all the information you were given from TV with your new house. I thought I saw something in there about washing cars in driveway.

[La lamy]

I live on a TV lake and it's pretty disturbing to see the crap that gets mixed into the water. If you want to be eco friendly here are some car wash suggestions I found on line :

"Use a biodegradable liquid soap that contains no phosphates or synthetic fragrances. like Dr. Bronner’s , or brands like Greenworks or Bright Green that are easily available in most grocery and big box stores."

[tonycirocco@me.com]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I live on a TV lake and it's pretty disturbing to see the crap that gets mixed into the water. If you want to be eco friendly here are some car wash suggestions I found on line :

"Use a biodegradable liquid soap that contains no phosphates or synthetic fragrances. like Dr. Bronner’s , or brands like Greenworks or Bright Green that are easily available in most grocery and big box stores."

If possible, move car to lawn and wash away....the lawn loves it,

[John M. Acaron]

Great question??? I have always been thinking about that. One day I decided to pull my car out of the garage and amazing thing happened..... rain and lots of it so I put on my speedos and went for it... the best car wash ever.. my neighbors came by an join the party...... that is the way you meet people.... Speedo party everyday!!! washing your car on your driveway is party time......... Now I wash my car everyday including Sundays....

[Lindaws]

Of course!

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Carla B

The rain washed our cars yesterday in the driveway and then they got squeegeed off. Cars don't get so dirty here since our soil is sandy. When we go back to Texas the difference in the appearance of the vehicles is striking. Many are draped in dried mud.

At the moment my dark blue car has a distinctly yellow tinge from pollen all over it. I should probably move it out to the rain right now.

[Dot Rheinhardt]

At our previous home in TV we had large live oaks and our neighbors did, too. While we were out of town our next door neighbor washed all the live oak debris on our driveway while washing his car there. He didn't want all this on his driveway. Our neighbor across the street told us about it when we got home and wondered why our driveway looked so bad.

[BlueHeronFan]

Originally Posted by jdulej

I used to wash our car in the driveway all the time but then realized that the street drains directly into the retention ponds without any sort of processing or filtering (that I know of). The retention ponds are home to a lot of wildlife so I wonder if I'm doing some damage. Is there a cleaning product that would not harm the environment yet still do a decent job?

I wash my car in the driveway but make sure that the carwash is safe for the environment. Most are but check anyway.

[tophcfa]

I washed mine in the garage and everything got all wet. Next time I think I will try the driveway : )

[stebooo]

Just curious why you are hesitant to think you couldn't. The only restriction is you can't do it in your driveway if naked.

[ONTAP15]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Where else would you wash it, we do it somewhat regularly

goody for you

[bilcon]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Wash on the lawn, the grass will love it

I don't think the grass will love my tire impressions. Go to the car wash.

[jh214]

Sometimes when it is raining, I back vehicle out of garage and let it get a good soaking. Then I pull back into garage and use a shammy and a towel to dry the vehicle. This is a great way to keep it clean and the cost is only your time.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by bilcon

I don't think the grass will love my tire impressions. Go to the car wash.

When you wash it on the grass, take the tires off and put the car on some cinder blocks.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Boglady

As a newbie, I am asking if it is ok to wash my car in my driveway. thanks...

Watch out for the driveway police. They sometimes like to use their knees on necks. Do NOT talk back to them!