With drought affecting large areas of the country on a growing basis, it is more important than ever to conserve water. This includes saving water while performing everyday tasks such as洗车。无论您是要使用更少的水还是根本不使用水，都可以节省水量，同时保持车辆的外部清洁。
方法1 of 2：不使用水
Materials Needed
One great way to wash your vehicle that uses no water at all involves using a waterless car wash cleaner. This allows you to keep your vehicle's outer surface clean while conserving water.
Step 1: Mist the body of the car。使用无水洗车清洁剂，一次将汽车的车身雾化。
确保从车顶开始，然后向下工作。
- 提示: Another option is to spray a little of the cleaning solution directly onto the microfiber towel when trying to get to hard-to-reach areas. This might work great along the bottom edge of the vehicle and the grille.
Step 2: Wipe each section。用清洁剂喷洒后，用超细纤维毛巾擦拭每个部分。
超细纤维毛巾的山脊应将污垢和污垢从车身的身体上抬起。确保切换到干净的毛巾部分，因为您当前使用的部分会变得脏毛巾，以防止在汽车上刮擦油漆。
步骤3：清除剩余的碎屑。Finish by wiping the car down with a microfiber towel to remove any remaining dirt or moisture.
Remember to fold the towel to a clean section as it gets dirty to prevent the debris on it from making any scratches.
方法2共2：使用较少的水
Materials Needed
- Car washing sponge (or mitt)
- 洗涤剂
- 大桶
- 超细纤维毛巾
- Small bucket
- Soft-bristled brush
- 喷壶
While one of the best ways to wash your car means using plenty of water to make sure you get your vehicle clean, another option is to just use less water. With this method, you avoid spraying water on your vehicle with a hose and use a bucket of water to wash your vehicle down instead.
- 提示: If you decide to use a car wash, look for stations that recycle their water or to look for a car wash type that uses less water. For the most part, conveyor-type car washes use more water than a self-service car wash where you wash your vehicle yourself.
步骤1：填充一个大桶。首先，用清水填充大桶。
从大桶中的水中填充小水桶。
步骤2：浸泡海绵。Soak your sponge in the smaller bucket.
Make sure not to add any detergent to the water at this stage in the process.
Step 3: Wipe down the vehicle。Once thoroughly soaked, use the sponge to wipe down the surface of the vehicle, starting at the roof and working your way down.
这有助于清除任何灰尘，同时还可以润湿更困难的碎屑，松开其对车辆表面的固定，并更容易稍后清除。
Step 4: Rinse the vehicle off。在大桶中使用剩余的水，取较小的水桶并用它冲洗车辆。
步骤5：用水补充大桶。
- 提示：以这种方式洗车时快速移动。通过迅速移动，您不会在车辆的表面时间完全干燥，这意味着您必须在洗涤过程中使用更少的水。
步骤6：将1或2茶匙洗涤剂加到小桶中。这应该提供足够的肥皂洗车而不会变得太肥皂。
Step 7: Fill up the smaller bucket。从大桶的水中加水。
Step 8: Wash the vehicle’s surface。在较小的水桶中使用海绵和肥皂水，从屋顶开始，洗车表面，在此过程中向下工作。
在此阶段，要点是将洗涤剂放到车辆的身体上，以便它可以在污垢上更加工作。
步骤9：擦洗任何艰难的地方。从顶部开始，沿着车辆的外部进行工作，在您走的过程中擦洗更多顽固的区域。
如果需要，请使用软毛刷松开难以避免的污垢和污渍。在大桶中使用剩余的水，继续将其添加到较小的水桶中，因为您真的开始在车辆的表面上工作。
Step 10: Rinse the sponge。Once you are finished washing the vehicle, rinse the sponge and set it aside.
步骤11：冲洗车辆。Pour any remaining water in a watering can and rinse the soap and grime from the vehicle's surface.
步骤12：擦去任何剩余的斑点。Clear up any soap trails with the sponge and give the vehicle a final rinse from the top down.
您也可以将水从较大的水桶倒入较小的水桶中，冲洗较小的水桶中的海绵，然后用水清洁和冲洗轮毂。
步骤13：干燥车辆。Dry the surface of the vehicle with a microfiber cloth.
Wax if desired.
Keeping the outside of your vehicle clean can help preserve the paint and prevent the buildup of oxidation, which can lead to rust on older models. If you do not feel confident in washing the vehicle yourself, consider taking it to a professional car wash, making sure they are environmentally friendly beforehand. If you have any questions about the process or about the recommended frequency of a car wash,问机械师提供一些快速而有用的建议。
