Is it better to wash at home or at a car wash?

We get asked this question often, and our answer is always the same.  

It’s far better for your vehicle (and the environment!) to wash at an eco-friendly car wash like Tommy’s Express. 

Water conservation and stewardship

How does our wash use so much less water than driveway washing? With high-quality car wash engineering. 

Instead of an open garden hose, our system works with targeted, high-pressure nozzles and precise cleaning product dilutions to provide the best cleaning and rinsing power possible with the absolute minimum water usage.  

We use industrial water softeners and reverse osmosis units to ensure that your spot-free rinse is leagues better than a hose. 

Water is vital in many ways. While we do our part to take care of the precious resource, we also give back to those around the world. For every car washed, Tommy’s Express contributes a donation to Water Mission. Every time you wash with us, you help too! 

What makes Tommy’s Express an efficient car wash 

When we talk about high-pressure nozzles and precise cleaning product dilutions, it’s more than just spraying products on a car. Too much can leave spots. Too little doesn’t get cars clean. 

There’s chemistry behind the magic.

Many factors in the wash—from the size of the nozzle to the shape of your specific car —play a part in how much product is applied and when. From adding bubbles in a specific order based on the pH levels needed to our spot-free rinse, we’ve engineered the entire process to perfection.

There will always be diehard car lovers who think, “They don’t know how to wash my car. I can do a better job.” And then proceed to use a do-it-yourself car wash or wash at home. 

But don’t forget that driveway car washing is a substantial source of water pollution. The detergent runoff and dirty water are harmful to storm sewers and drainage ditches.  

If you want to be efficient, a soft-touch car wash like Tommy’s Express does a better job than washing at home. 

Find your closest location and watch the magic happen in action!