Car washes add up fast—$15 a pop at the drive-thru, $180 a year if you go monthly. I ditched that with the Greenworks 2100 PSI Electric Pressure Washer ($199 on Amazon – on sale as of this writing for $159). This corded unit pumps 1.2 GPM—enough to blast dirt off my sedan without gas hassles. Fill a bucket with water and a $1 dish soap splash, hit it with the 25° nozzle, and rinse—10 minutes, $14 saved per wash. I’ve cleaned my car 10 times now; it’s paid for itself already. The Greenworks is light (20 lbs), starts with a button, and the 20-ft hose reaches my driveway fine. Tip: Hose off loose grit first—keeps the paint safe and cuts time. No pressure washer? A $5 sponge works, but it’s slower. This thing’s a thrifty game-changer—clean ride, full wallet. https://amzn.to/41YrBI9. Enjoy the shine without the spend.
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