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Localized lovebug flights can number in the hundreds of thousands. The slow, drifting movement of the insects is almost reminiscent of snow fall except that the flies also rise in the air. Two major flights occur each year, first in late spring, then again in late summer. In south Florida, a third (but smaller) flight can occur in December. The spring flight occurs during late April and May, and in the summer during late August and September. Flights extend over periods of four to five weeks. Mating takes place almost immediately after emergence of the females. Adult females live only three to four days, while males live a little longer. They have to stick to each other at all times.
Lovebugs covering a bus stop at Walt Disney World in September 2006
This species’ reputation as a public nuisance is due not to any bite or sting (it is incapable of either), but to its slightly acidic body chemistry. Because airborne lovebugs can exist in enormous numbers near highways, they die in large numbers on automobile windshields, hoods, and radiator grills when the vehicles travel at high speeds. If left for more than an hour or two, the remains become extremely difficult to remove. Their body chemistry has a nearly neutral 6.5 pH but may become acidic at 4.25 pH if left on the car for a day. In the past, the acidity of the dead adult body, especially the female’s egg masses, often resulted in pits and etches in automotive paint and chrome if not quickly removed. However, advances in automotive paints and protective coatings have reduced this threat significantly. Now the greatest concern is excessive clogging of vehicle radiator air passages with the bodies of the adults, with the reduction of the cooling effect on engines, and the obstruction of windshields when the remains of the adults and egg masses are smeared on the glass.
Lovebug adults are attracted to light-colored surfaces, especially if they are freshly painted, but adults congregate almost anywhere apparently reacting to the effects of sunlight on automobile fumes, asphalt, and other products affected by environmental factors still not completely understood.
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Global warming and the ever-changing environment has forced many countries to put strict measures in place to prevent damage to our planet. Both companies and citizens have been strongly suggested to use eco-friendly products, practice sustainability and at often times be frugal. Climate change has affected many people including car owners. Unlike the past where people used to wash their cars in the driveway, nowadays car owners may be forced to use a commercial car wash. On the plus side, many commercial car wash companies have come up with ways to wash your car as eco-friendly as possible. In this article we are going to focus on 5 ways commercial car wash companies are doing their part to save the environment.
One key pillar of saving the environment is water conservation. Commercial car wash companies have actively researched ways to ensure that they deliver quality car washes with using less water. A research that was conducted by an independent institution found that a home car wash uses about 85 gallons of water while a commercial car wash uses about 56 gallons of water per car. In addition to that, modern technology that many commercial car wash companies use has enabled them to use somewhere between 28-32 gallons of water per car.
Most car washes use eco-friendly detergents. There are many different types of detergent, some of which are good for the environment while others degrade the environment by releasing dangerous chemicals. Commercial car wash companies have actually conducted research on detergents and they have discovered detergents that are efficient for cleaning cars but friendly to the environment. There are two types of detergent; those that are biodegradable (easily decompose when disposed to the environment) and non-bio degradable detergents (those that don’t decompose easily when disposed to the environment). Non-biodegradable detergents are very harmful to the environment and if disposed without care, can have a negative effect on plants and animals as well as humans. Because commercial car wash companies deal with many cars, they know the danger that non-ecofriendly detergents pose to the environment. As a result, they use detergents that are efficient is cleaning cars but also friendly to the environment.
Commercial car wash companies are one of the key pioneers of recycling. Most of their car cleaning methods are geared towards using products that can be recycled. In fact, some companies that use advanced technology can even recycle the water they use to when cleaning vehicles. As we all know, recycling is very important to protecting the environment. The more we recycle products the cleaner we keep our environment. Instead of using disposable products, commercial car wash companies also use reusable cloths, which is great for the environment.
In addition to ensuring that car washes use eco-friendly car cleaning methods, commercial car wash companies usually ensure that all their waste products are properly disposed. Unlike home car washes where most of the byproducts usually find their ways into rivers, commercial car wash companies treat all their waste products. The waste products are then disposed into proper channels to ensure that they don’t degrade the environment. They also follow the guidelines that have been put in place by the state to ensure that all their byproducts don’t effect the environment.
Conserving the environment is not just about following the guidelines that have been put in place by researchers. It’s also about educating people on how they can protect the environment by following eco-friendly methods. Most car owners use car-cleaning methods that are not eco-friendly because they either can’t afford the cleaning material or they simply don’t care. Commercial car wash companies usually give professional advice to their clients on what they need to do when cleaning their cars to ensure that they protect the environment. They do this this by advising them on specific types of detergents as well as cleaning materials.
Take into consideration that not every commercial car wash is going to be 100% on board with eco-friendly practices. All we can do is hope that one day all car wash companies will want to protect the environment and inform their customers as much as possible.
If you’re in Orlando and need your car washed come on by to Magic Suds Car wash!
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Imagine you take your one and only car to your usual Orlando Carwash and after lots of dusting, scrubbing and rinsing, you notice the paint is starting to chip. Sucks huh? Car paint chipping is very normal these days and this can be blamed on the fact that water based paint are now being used more than lead based paint as they are environmentally friendly. It is also cost effective. Before finding out how to prevent your car paint from chipping, it would only make sense if you first knew what causes it.
The weather
The weather is the number one cause of car paint chipping. The weather is constantly changing. One day it’s hot, next day it’s cold. As your car gets exposed to these frequent weather changes, the paint expands and contracts and over time, the paint just starts peeling off.
Nature
Whenever you leave your car parked outside, it gets exposed to things like bird droppings, dust and moisture. Over exposure to these also causes the paint on your car to appear flaky and then over time it starts to peel off.
Accidents
It is very rare for a car involved in an accident to get out of it without a scratch. When a vehicle is involved in an accident and the paint is chipped in a certain area, the chipped paint are will most likely spread to other parts of the vehicle.
Low quality paints
Sometimes it is just the type of paint used that is unable to withstand these conditions. Water based paints used on vehicles just aren’t strong enough to withstand certain weather conditions for a long period of time.
Harsh chemicals
Taking your car for a wash is unavoidable. However, most of those cleaners used on your car also contribute to paint chipping because they are made from harsh chemicals.
Good news though, there is always a solution to everything. There are things you can do to prevent the paint on your car from wearing off. They include:
Clean your car thoroughly
Sometimes you want to save some money by washing your car yourself instead of taking it to a professional Orlando Carwash or any other car wash in your area. There is no problem with this as long as you have the best cleaning equipment and cleaners in your home. Never use a home detergent or scrub pads on your car as they only damage the paint.
Protect it from harsh weather conditions
This can be a little tricky especially if you do not have a garage for your car. However, you could always look into paying for a parking spot at your apartment or building a shed for your car if you own a piece of land. If you can’t do either of those things consider buying a vehicle cover.
Avoid bird droppings at all cost
While you cannot completely avoid bird droppings on your car, you can always minimize this by parking your car in an open place, far from tall trees. In case you do find some on your car, wipe it off with a clean soft cloth and some soap immediately to prevent any reaction from taking place. If you are unfortunate to have many droppings on your car take it to your local Orlando Carwash.
Avoid dusty/rocky roads if possible
Let’s say you are going upcountry to visit your old folks and the road there is rocky; it doesn’t mean that nothing can be done to protect the paint on your car. As you drive through those rocky paths, do so carefully until you reach your destination. After it gets dirty, a clean cloth should be used to clean it off.
Brake fluid and gas damage
You must be thinking there is no way brake fluid and gasoline can damage your car. However, as you refill you car, some of it may spill on the car surface which can also cause chipping.
If in any case your car’s paint starts chipping, you can always apply some touch-up paint to cover it up. You should be able to find any color you need in any body store. Finally, your car needs a monthly waxing to maintain that shine and the wax used varies from car to car. Make sure that it is high quality and don’t forget a buffing cloth too.
If your car was in an accident, you will need to hire a professional local body mechanic to have the issue fixed as required. Don’t forget about us, Magic Suds Carwash, your local Orlando Carwash!
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#CarWash #Myth: You can wash your car with dish detergent. WRONG! It will strip your finish of polymers and speed up oxidation. #properwash
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