kittie , the best thing I liked about this system is the Fact that I did not need a bucket , thats why it went faster than normal . I held the hose and used the Sponge . When I was done I rolled up the hose and put the Sponge down . Now if I had something to put the Sponge in ,, I would be Golden !!
No need for the post its unless your doing a survey.... You'll know by the diminished amount of suds when it ruins low.... Then you get the spare one you bought and continue.... The number of washes will vary for everyone... Some will be washing trucks and others VW bugs.... No matter what, it's a GREAT product....