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Friday, 30 July 2021 / Published in Blog

How to Run a Successful Car Wash: A Quick Guide

To say that cars make our lives easier is an understatement. A vehicle can get you pretty much anywhere, serving many purposes like driving to work, taking a road trip with family or friends, and enjoying the scenery as you go down a road, to name just a few. However, continued use of cars means exposure to many undesirable elements such as dust or even dirt. Luckily, there’s one thing that can help—car wash establishments.

Car wash establishments are a lifesaver to many car owners who can’t put in the work of cleaning their cars themselves. To cut a long story short, car washes are also a good business. If you’re planning to run a car wash business, there are several factors that you need to consider.

What do you need to consider when running a car wash? In this article, we’ll shed light on that. Read on below to learn more.

#1: Choose a Good Site

Like any business establishment, it’s good to have a suitable location for a car wash. However, other factors still need to be considered, such as the water supply or other competition. Your car wash’s background must also be visible to passers-by. Aside from that, you should also consider the space so that cars can maneuver easily when entering or exiting the car wash.

#2: Choose a Structure

There are two types of car wash structures. Top structures are bolted and pre-made, and all the customer has to do is leave their car on a platform, and workers will take care of the cleaning. 

On the other hand, mid-range structures have a shade and netted roof. Mid-range structures are also primer coated. Whatever structure you choose will determine the flow of business as long as you handle it well. 

#3: Get Quality Equipment

For a car wash business, this is probably the most essential step. Your equipment must be top of the line to be able to serve your customers well.

Keep in mind that your high-pressure cleaning equipment must be prioritized. After all, it’s what you will use to clean cars. It’s best to get wall-mounted or free-standing units because portable units don’t provide the same quality of cleaning.

Your vacuum cleaners must also have a big filtration capacity so that they can get as much dirt off as possible. On the other hand, upholstery and carpet cleaners can be optional, but investing in such equipment will allow you to carry out tasks more efficiently. It also makes the cleaning higher in value, since not many car washes offer such service.

As for cleaning products, make sure that they aren’t cheap. Substandard cleaning products can damage cars, and if you do use them on your client’s vehicle, you’re in for a lawsuit.

#4: Take Care of Your Drying Bay

As the name implies, your drying bay is where your clients’ cars will be dried. If your drying bay’s cleanliness isn’t maintained, it leaves a wrong impression on the customers. Aside from that, you can also face a shutdown by several governing bodies, such as the health department.

Conclusion

Running a car wash business can be challenging, but you can ease the burden by following the steps mentioned above. As long as you follow them by the book, your business is sure to be successful.

To start your own car wash business, you’ll need top-of-the-line equipment. If you’re looking for car wash equipment for sale, Complete Car Wash Solutions has got your back! We also offer other products such as cleaning agents and even actual car wash establishments. Contact us today to learn more!

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