Which is greener, a professional car wash, like Buggy Bath, or washing at home? The answer: Go with the pros.

Commercial car washes require an average of about 45 gallons of water per car, whereas home washers typically use between 80 and 140 gallons, according to the trade group International Carwash Association. That’s a big difference!

Few people realize that washing our cars in our driveways is one of the most environmentally un-friendly chores we can do around the house. Unlike household waste water that enters sewers or septic systems and undergoes treatment before it is discharged into the environment, what runs off from your car goes right into storm drains — and eventually into rivers, streams, creeks and wetlands where it poisons aquatic life and wreaks other ecosystem havoc. After all, that water is loaded with a witch’s brew of gasoline, oil and residues from exhaust fumes — as well as the harsh detergents being used for the washing itself.
On the other hand, federal laws in both the U.S. and Canada require commercial carwash facilities to drain their wastewater into sewer systems, so it gets treated before it is discharged back into the great outdoors. And commercial car washes use computer controlled systems and high-pressure nozzles and pumps that minimize water usage. Many also recycle and re-use the rinse water. So feel good when you bring your car to Buggy Bath. You’re keeping your car clean, and helping the environment at the same time!

We’ve had a lot of people ask us, “How do I become a fan of Buggy Bath on Facebook?”  Well, what better way to answer your question than to show you how to do it!  Just watch the video below and you’ll be on your way to becoming a fan of Buggy Bath, Elizabethtown’s Premier Full Service Car Wash, on Facebook!

OK, so we all know that the best option for cleaning your car is to take it to a professional car wash, like Buggy Bath Car Wash in Elizabethtown. But, there is a drawback to doing that, especially in today’s fast-paced society.

Taking your car to a professional car wash can take some time. And waiting for your car to be washed can be a daunting and tiring task at times.  Depending upon how busy the wash is, it can sometimes take 30 minutes or more before your car is finished.

However, you can prepare yourself for coming to the car wash and make the wait not quite so unbearable, especially on a busy Saturday.

Here are 4 secrets that you can use the next time you come to Buggy Bath (or any professional car wash) to keep yourself busy.

1. Don’t just sit and watch! Ever heard the phrase, “a watched pot never boils?” The same is true of watching your car at the car wash! Just sitting and watching your car will make the time go by so slowly that you won’t be able to stand it!
2. Sit down.  Most full service car washes provide a waiting area for their customers.  This is true of Buggy Bath.  Sit down, relax. Get comfortable, it might be a little while.  Know that your car is in good hands and will be cleaned and returned to you as quickly as possible.
3. Bring a “distraction device”. We’ve all got one, maybe even two.  Whether it’s a magazine, book, an ipod, or a video game, we’ve all got distraction devices.  Bring one with you to the car wash.  Or, bring your checkbook and balance it.  Keep yourself occupied and you’ll be done quicker than you know!
4. Bring a friend.  Hang out for a little while with a buddy.  Or, make a friend while you’re at the wash.  They’re waiting just like you and would probably be relieved to speak with a friendly person.

Follow these steps on your next visit, and you’ll be done with your wash before you know it and be on your way about your busy day.

Today is the day!  We’re officially launching the *NEW* BuggyBathCarCare.com website with a little gift for one of our Preferred Customer members!

Earlier this week, we sent out a notification to our members about our little contest and asked to get some help from them to send some more lucky people our way.

First of all, let us just say a word of thanks to those that helped out.  We appreciate you helping to spread the word about Buggy Bath and the services that we provide to people.

Secondly, it’s time for us to announce our winner!  But what, exactly, is this winner getting?  A great gift package that includes a free Gold Wash and an Express Polish!  Just the right thing to help get your car looking great as we head through spring and into the first part of summer.

Without further ado, the winner is….

Gale Neagle!

Congratulations, Gale!  You’ll be receiving a notice in your email from us with your package gift certificate sometime today.

Now, for the rest of you, cheer up!  You still get all the great discounts and other benefits of being a Buggy Bath Preferred Customer!

Not a Preferred Customer yet?  Drop by and sign up today!