Convenience at it's BEST!

Just when you think you have seen everything!  

This was new for me and is a fascinating story....read below!

A worker sprinkles an eco-friendly chemical on to the roof of a Mercedes,
 and the waterless car wash begins.

He wipes the solution off the roof with a microfibre towel. Then, he polishes the residue off the surface,using a different set of towels. (The towels are key to the unique process)
The car's finish starts to look clean and shiny.

He then works his way down to the hood, as they call it the bonnet, the windows, the sides, and the back of the car. He applies a special solution (top secret) that penetrates the tough stains on the tires, and gives the wheels a natural shine.  After 20 minutes, the car is sparkling under the desert sun.

So, why a water-less car wash?  Water reserves are expected to dwindle in the next 50 years, and desalination of water is an expensive process, so three Iraqi brothers from Abu Dhabi came up with an idea.  Their idea of a waterless car wash definitely fits in the 2030 environment plan for the UAE, especially Abu Dhabi.

The brothers have an average of 80 customers a day.  A sedan type car costs Dh 20, or a little over $5 USD, an SUV, four wheel drive vehicle, Dh25, or close to $8 USD.  Other than the amazing value, the best part is the convenience.  You can have this done at the mall or at your home and within  30 minutes  it's done being washed and is now sparkly clean. 


There is a serious water conservation effort  in the UAE and this method of washing the car saves  over 110 liters, almost 25 gallons of water per customer at a traditional car wash. 


In an article  I read it stated the average consumer of water uses 180 to 200 liters, or 40-44 gallons of water per day.  The average UAE personal consumption average is 700 liters, or 154 gallons a day. I really can't imagine how all that water is being used?  I promise my showers are not that long!




Three Words: What a DEAL!