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Smart Owners Can Now Give Their Car A "Green" Wash In Woodbridge VA

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Smart Car Wash Sign



The recently opened Smart Car Wash at 13589 Minnieville Road in Woodbridge is on the cutting edge of eco-friendly service in the car wash industry.

The original business plan called for providing the best car wash at the best price. However, it turned into a search to combine green technology with the best car wash.

The design and implementation took a dedicated team of professionals years to finalize and obtain the necessary approvals.

Smart CarWash Tilt Roof


One of the unique features is the slanted design of the roof which will capture and provide the Smart Car Wash with 100,000 gallons of rain water annually.

As it is used, 99% of the water is recycled in an onsite plant that uses equipment similar to that used on submarines to recycle water.



  • 100% of the building receives natural light
  • The building uses less energy than 99% of all buildings
  • Landscaping plant material is local or adaptive requiring little or no water
  • Biodegradable chemicals are used in the car wash process
  • 40 gallons of water are used to wash a car compared to 140 gallons used on a driveway car wash
  • 20% of the building was constructed with recycled material obtained locally
Recognition will come in the form of Smart Car Wash becoming the first LEED Certified Car Wash in Virginia.

For more information about the company, hours, services and pricing see the Smart Car Wash Website



I developed the above post as part of my ongoing effort to provide Prince William County residents with information about firms I have used personally and am comfortable recommending

My Team has 34 years experience in Woodbridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket Prince William County

”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”If you plan to buy or sell a Winding Creek, Woodbridge or other Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

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Comments(22)

Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Steve  Thank you for commenting on the Smart Car Wash - I am confident the owners considered cost in the design

Nov 22, 2010 03:35 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Arthur  Of course, I had the benefit of your expert photo editing skills

Nov 22, 2010 03:38 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Karen, I remember when they first started with this concept, and reused the water over and over again without doing something to deal with it. Your smelled like a old dishrag...cool idea

Nov 22, 2010 06:48 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Gerry I think this water is potable, but not sure

Nov 22, 2010 09:02 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Karen, I would pay extra to wash my car there! This year I've become such a strong advocate of recycling, and reusing. Great local post.

Nov 22, 2010 10:04 AM
Chris Olsen
Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH
Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

Hi Karen -- This is amazing, I am so glad to see it.  I would glady frequent this type of business that has made an investment into sustainable practices.  Some experts believe water will be the next looming war of the future, so anything we can do to reduce water consumption is a good thing, let alone everything else they are doing.

Nov 22, 2010 10:33 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Connie  The interesting point is that it is not more expensive and I'm with you on recycling everythinh we can

Nov 22, 2010 10:48 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Chris  Your point about a war being fought over water is not outside the realm of possibility.  We have abused this resource far too long.  I sispect you will see their system nationwide one of these days

Nov 22, 2010 10:51 AM
The Scott Loper Team Bux-Mont Premier Properties
Keller Williams Real Estate - Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA

Hi Karen,

What a great thing!  I do hope we get some of smart car washes in our area.

~Lisa

Nov 22, 2010 11:52 AM
Damon Gettier
Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert - Roanoke, VA
Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

Karen, that is really impressive.  The best part is that once the recognition starts for this car wash, others will follow.

Nov 22, 2010 01:29 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Great job featuring this Green car wash company. Anything to help save the environement and energy is great.

Nov 23, 2010 01:20 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Lisa  I rather think you will

Nov 23, 2010 03:09 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Damon  You know they will

Nov 23, 2010 03:10 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Bill  It most certainly is

Nov 23, 2010 03:11 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Karen-They have taken what is usually a resource guzzling industry into a resource saving industry. They are to be congratualted for such a thoughtful approach to their business. Thanks for featuring them.

Nov 23, 2010 11:49 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Fantastic, Karen! Good for them! I just found a car wash locally that uses a spot free rinse - and it really works! I think maybe they dump Rain-X in it, LOL

Nov 23, 2010 01:39 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

That is really cool. I wish we had one of these around here! We need a car wash in Riverside! Right here on Lake Livingston, it would do well! GREEN is icing on the cake!!

Nov 23, 2010 02:26 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Wayne  It was a pleasure to meet with the owner - he is really excited about the project and long range prospects

Nov 23, 2010 09:27 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Debi LOL Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2010 09:28 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Joni  If you get a car was a green one would be excellent  Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2010 09:30 PM