- The Dirty Side Of Car Washing
Well, it's that time of year again. The weather is warming up, and for many people, washing the car in the driveway on a Saturday afternoon is a family tradition. This means taking out the soaps, sponges, buckets and brushes to achieve that perfect shine for your vehicle. What many people don't realize is the effect a driveway car wash can have on the environment. It's not that people don't care. In fact, a May 2006 GMI poll showed that 85% of Americans today are concerned about water pollution[1]. It is simply that there is a lack of awareness on this issue. - Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Car
It's that time of year again when we begin to shake off those winter chills and head outside. Your car, like most, has probably been neglected throughout the colder winter months. Now is a great time to start thinking about preparing your car for the upcoming summer months. Here are some tips which will help get your car back in tip-top shape. - How To Care For Your Microfiber Towels
Microfiber towels are a handy tool for cleaning just about anything these days. From cars to countertops, these towels cover a wide range of surfaces. An added benefit, is of course the fact that they can be re-used multiple times. This means you can ditch the old rag bin you keep under the kitchen counter.Now after you've used your microfiber towel, you'll probably notice all the gunk that gets embedded in those tiny fibers. So how does one go about cleaning all this dirt off the towel? - Environmental Impacts On Your Automobile
Everyday your car is pelted with an array of contaminants from the environment. Pollution from the rain, air, and road all will heavily impact the quality of your cars appearance. Once this pollution attaches itself to your cars finish, oxidation will set-in. Once oxidization sets in, your car will lose much of its original luster. A dull and faded surface will soon replace that once shiny and wet look. - Is Water A Renewable Resource?
With water covering about 80% of our planet, one would think that our water resources are unlimited. However, upon closer inspection, we find that our water-resources at risk, and it is not as renewable as we may think. Here’s why. - Home Water Conservation - A Simple List of Things You Can Do Today
A look at water conservation tips you can implement in your home today. If you've ever Googled the term "water saving tips" or something similar, you are bound to find thousands of household hints you can implement. For this article I've selected a few of the simplest, yet most effective ways to reduce your household fresh-water consumption. - Ten Waterless Car Washing Techniques That Work
People are always asking me, what are some good techniques for using waterless car wash products? While the actual process is very simple, I figured I would give share some of the tips I've picked up along the way. - Waterless Car Washing - Does It Work?
There has been a lot of buzz circulating around lately for "waterless car wash" products. If you're not familiar with how they work, let me first explain. Essentially you spray a small panel of your car with a waterless car wash formula, let it sit for a few seconds, and wipe off with a microfiber towel. When I first heard about these products a cheesy infomercial popped into my head. But, in reality I was pleasantly surprised at their effectiveness. - City Car Washing Made Simple
Washing your car in the city can be a pain, especially if water-hookups are hard to come by. Luckily there are alternatives today to help keep your car clean without pulling out the hose and bucket. - Introverted Cold Calling 101
Your first cold call is a daunting, if not downright horrifying task. You are about to pick up the phone and dial a complete stranger. For me, I kept wanting to know everything about this person, their company, what they looked like, how would they react, would they like me, etc before talking. It just isn’t possible to answer every question. At some point you have to pick up the phone and get it over with. So, how is the introverted cold call done?
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