Greenwich Avenue Solar Car Wash

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Perhaps one of the most eco-friendly car washes on the planet. We also use warm water to wash cars which mixes with soap and cleans much better.

Why are we eco-friendly?
- We create warm water using our Solar Thermal panels.
- We generate electricity using Solar PV panels.
- We use organic soaps
- We use VFD technology on all of our electric motors which consumes 50% less electricity then without and 50% less than car washes that use messy hydraulic equipment.
- Using electric equipment means we never get oil spills which contaminates the washing equipment, and worse, the environment.
- We use LED Lighting to reduce our energy consumption.
- Our building is insulated with 4 inches of soy based foam insulation on the exterior walls, and 5" of foam insulation on the roof.
- Computerized automation systems control lighting and climate control systems to ensure energy consumption is at its lowest based on occupancy and environmental conditions.
- We don't use sand or salt to clear our drying area. Instead we have water tubes running underground to warm the area just enough to keep a non-icy surface. Salt and sand mixed in with water runoff is bad for the environment.

Why are we safer than a handwash
We utilize very soft foam similar to that of a wet suit. It is as soft as a marshmallow and cannot trap dirt like a sponge can. With every stroke of a sponge, you run the risk that the dirt trapped will act like sandpaper on your delicate paint finish.