# Rinse-Free Car Washers This Car-Washing Gadget Uses Less Water Than Brushing Your Teeth By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-05-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carwashing-gadget References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3045504/fund-this/this-gadget-washes-your-car-with-less-water-than-you-probably-use-to-brush-your-te?partner=rss) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gleamfire-take-car-washing-beyond-the-bucket) Gleamfire is a car-washing gadget that eliminates the need to rinse a sponge or cloth. The design idea came from John Lohavichan. Instead of rinsing in a bucket, Gleamfire uses a micro-fiber mitt and a plastic tube and pump system. This system uses [powerful jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-flip-pressure-washer) to blast dirty water off of a sponge. Gleamfire uses 1.5 gallons of water per wash compared to the average car wash that uses between 25 and 100 gallons. This system not only blasts off dirty water, it also removes tiny dirt and rock pieces that can result in scratches on the vehicle being washed. The pump system continuously ensures that the micro-fiber mitt has suds on it which ultimately uses less soap. This handy car-washing gadget eliminates the need to reach into a [dirty bucket of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-surface-cleaner) and it can also be used in the winter in a garage. As it continuously blasts away dirt and old water there is no need to do laundry or throw away rags and sponges. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water-saving Car Washers:** Opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly car washing products to meet increasing consumer demand for sustainable living. - **Innovative Car Wash Systems:** Potential for car wash industry to adopt new technologies and improve their efficiency in water usage and waste reduction. - **Smart Home Car Wash Gadgets:** Opportunities to integrate IoT technology in car washing gadgets to offer automated cleaning solutions at home or in garages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Car Wash Industry:** Offers an opportunity to reduce water usage as well as improve the convenience of car washing for customers. - **Automotive Accessories Industry:** Potential for companies to introduce eco-friendly car washing gadgets and accessories as a complementary product line for car owners. - **Smart Home Market:** Offers an opportunity for companies to integrate car washing gadgets with smart home systems to offer a seamless automated car washing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time-Saving Cup Rinsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brathird-glass-rinser.md) - [Oversized Car-Drying Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oversized-long-reach-microfiber-towel.md) - [Portable Handheld Dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-portable-handheld-dishwasher.md) - [Waterless Boat-Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-clean-uk.md) - [Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3i-intelligent-cleaning-station.md) - [Portable Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanguard.md) - [Handheld Pressure Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-flip-pressure-washer.md) - [Razor-Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-beam.md) - [Detergent-Free High-Speed Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-dishwasher.md)