Automation has ruined the car wash in two ways: first, by allowing the soap scum-leaving, antenna-breaking gas-station machines to proliferate, and, second, by turning hand washing services over to fundraising teenagers. Canton Car Wash re-introduces the professional, high-end car wash to Baltimore, and does it with class. Not only do you get a full-service wash for a couple of 10-spots (more for waxing), you also have the option of waiting in its espresso-serving coffee shop. For the truly obsessed, it offers a monthly plan: Pay a flat fee and get unlimited washes.

Wow, we couldn’t have said it better!  -CCW

The Residential Car Washwater Monitoring Study, published in July 2009 reveals, yet again, that residential car washing is harmful to our waterways and that taking your car to a commercial car wash helps prevent toxins from entering the environment.

“As part of their campaign, officials suggest that residents can wash their cars on gravel or grass to filter the suds, grime and metals. Better yet, they say, take it to a commercial car wash, which treats runoff.” -From blog.taragana.com

“Federal Way officials estimate that 190 gallons of gasoline, diesel and motor oil; 400 pounds of phosphorous and nitrogen; 60 pounds of ammonia; 2,200 pounds of surfactants and nearly 34,000 pounds of dissolved and suspended solid wastes are deposited annually into the city’s storm water drainage system as a direct result from residential car washing.”  -From PNWLocalNews.com

Most residents never realize the environmental impact of washing a car in a residential driveway.  Runoff from residential car washing goes directly into storm drains that lead to the Chesapeake and other natural waterways which are extremely harmful to wildlife.  At a commercial Car Wash, the water is collected and sent into the sewer for treatment.  More importantly, at newer car washing facilities, such as at the Canton Car Wash, water recycling systems help to minimize water usage. 

Make your next car wash in Baltimore a “Squeaky Green” car wash by going to the Canton Car Wash.

canton car wash is thrilled to be the best of baltimore 2009!

baltimore magazine selected canton car wash as the best car wash, saying :: Don’t think the words “car wash” and “trendy” go together? They do at Canton Car Wash, 1101 Ponca Street, 410-633-0055, which features a cafe with free Wi-Fi and high-definition flat screens, all in a relaxed setting. Starting at $11.95, the car wash packages are eco-friendly, recycling 80 percent of the facility’s water, using biodegradable products, and are half-price for hybrid drivers.

WOOHOO!

be sure check out all the other awesome local businesses in the upcoming august 2009 issue of baltimore magazine!

canton car wash was recently featured in the may 2009 issue of baltimore magazine. the article highlighted the hip, eco-friendly aspects of a local owned and operated business, as well as the motivation and inspiration behind the car wash – read the complete article online here!

canton car wash owners tom debacco, john cefalone and chris rivera. photo by cory donovan.

a recent article in real simple magazine has attracted a lot of attention among people who want to make the greenest decision when it comes to washing their car. NBC’s new york news website had this to say:

Cleaning your car by hand at home will certainly save you money, but there are hidden environmental dangers, according to Real Simple. The runoff can contain traces of harmful chemicals such as antifreeze, gas and motor oil. At home, this dirty water empties into drains which feeds into local waterways.

However, taking your car to a drive through, or even getting a hand wash at a service station, is less likely to impact water supplies says Real Simple. Car washes and service stations have to follow water waste laws. Instead of hitting creeks and rivers, the water will end up in treatment facilities or be recycled.

So if you want to play it green, drop a few extra bucks for someone else to do the job.

so save yourself some time and do the earth a favor – get a car wash today!