I mentioned Freedom Waterless Car Wash in a previous post, but I hadn't had a chance to try it myself until yesterday. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with the products.
What is Freedom Waterless Car Wash?
Pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It, obviously, saves a lot of water that would otherwise wash down the drain, and it is biodegradable, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. The original formula contains Montan and Carnauba wax, while formula one is wax-free.
How do you use it?
It's really easy, actually. You spray it on, rub it in (with a microfiber towel), buff it off. That's it! The only catch is that you can't use the product on excessively soiled areas. The tire shine spray is even easier, you just spray it on and leave it to dry.
How does it work?
This is the part that surprised me most. I was expecting it to get the dirt off, but it did more than that. It made the color of my car seem more vibrant, and it was shining like crazy!
How much is it?
The package that includes one 26oz. bottle of each product (both car washes and the tire shine) and 12 microfiber towels, which is supposed to be able to do 20 washes or more, depending on car size, is $49.95. If you purchase the bottles separately, they are $24.99 each, and a pack of 12 microfiber towels is also $24.99.
My Experience
I only received samples, so we didn't wash my whole car. We used the original formula on the trunk, and the results were great. I tried to get a before picture, but the dirt just didn't show up well. Trust me when I say that it was pretty gross... I seem to be in the path of the tree poop monster. Here is an after picture, anyway, so you can see the extreme shine:
While we were using the product, we noticed that someone had opened their door into my driver side back door, leaving a dent and paint transfer. We used formula one on this spot, since it is wax-free, and were pretty impressed.
The after picture is the result after minimum buffing with the waterless car wash product.
As for the tire shine, I approve. I don't normally like tire shine, but this one left the tires looking pretty good.
Yes, the after picture is of a different tire then the before. We moved the car, and the before picture was no longer in the sun, so you couldn't see the shine as well.
Overall, I'm quite happy with the results of Freedom Waterless Car Wash, and if you enjoy washing your car by hand, I recommend it.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:16 am
WoW, this concept is brilliant, Stefanie. By using it, I can saves lots of water and keeping more money in my wallet as well!
Quote This CommentSeptember 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 am
Pretty impressive! I love the before and after shots!
Quote This CommentSeptember 3rd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Thanks for sharing this product, it is great indeed. I will try it for sure, because it will save a lot. My biggest problem is water, which i can't get to the street so easy, because of long way from home :).
Quote This CommentSeptember 4th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Thanks, all!
Quote This CommentSeptember 4th, 2008 at 10:38 am
This is intriguing, but after looking at the msds sheet for the product \'freedom original\' i see it has a health hazard rating of 2, along with some other nasty chemicals. How is this considered non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and safe for me to use?
Quote This CommentSeptember 4th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Wow! Sounds like a great idea in theory. It seems like it might be cost prohibitive though.
Quote This CommentSeptember 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Dianna, I couldn't find the information on the net you're talking about, but I did email the company to ask, and I will let you know what they say.
Lisa, I was thinking that before, but if you get 20 washes out of the package, it totals about $2.50 per wash, which is much less then if you go to a car wash.
Quote This CommentSeptember 6th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
This looks like some good stuff! My car is in desperate need of some TLC, and because it is black, all that dirt really shows. I'm gonna have to try this.
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Quote This CommentSeptember 9th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Jennae, definitely give it a try. The original formula, which has wax, should make your car shine really nicely.
And Dianna, I still have not received an email back about the information you found. What I figure is that it has to be better then what is out there currently that does not make the claims that Freedom does, so even if it's baby steps, it's still moving us forward.
Quote This CommentOctober 1st, 2008 at 8:13 pm
That looks cool! my mazda needs a really good wash.
Quote This CommentOctober 3rd, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Mazda, lol, my Mazda did, too
Quote This CommentJanuary 30th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
This car wash product is sure to save a lot of water. But the price seems to be a bit expensive to me. Anyhow, that's worth a try because of all its features (non-toxic, bio degradable). Thanks for the comprehensive and picture accompanied post.
Quote This CommentFebruary 11th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Hmmm very nice. I think this is just for "not so dirty cars". I still prefer water to remove some dirt. Very nice shine specially the tire part.
Quote This CommentMarch 12th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Thats very nice! Altought I think is not good for mud :p
Quote This CommentMarch 26th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
This is a great idea. I might actually have to get some of this for myself... Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Quote This CommentApril 9th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Designer Clothing, if you compare to getting your car professionally washed, this product is a bargain!
Wheelywheel, they say it's basically for maintenance washes, not caked on mud and dirt. I did have a lot of tree crap on my car, which is normally hard to get off, and this took it off.
Eric, I didn't have mud on my car, so I couldn't say!
John, you're welcome!
Quote This CommentApril 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 am
This is a really good product, especially to those who are lazy to wash their own cars. But I think what's great about it is that by using this new product from Freedom, we can save up a lot on our water bills.
Quote This CommentMay 7th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Does this product really save you money? It may be more polluting just to manufacture the product, more than the water usage at a car wash. What do you think?
A bucket of water and soap with sponge may be the more economical way to wash. I agree that car washes can be a big waste of water.
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