Managing Chemical Safety Risks in Car Washes
Chemical safety is crucial for car wash businesses due to the various risks associated with the chemicals used.…
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Managing Chemical Safety Risks in Car Washes
Chemical safety is crucial for car wash businesses due to the various risks associated with the chemicals used. Ensuring safety means managing these risks effectively to protect employees, customers, and the environment. Here’s how to do it. Understanding the Risks Health Hazards Chemicals in car washes can cause skin, eye, and respiratory issues. Proper handling is essential to prevent…
Breaking Free: How Suppliers Hold Car Wash Owners Hostage by Withholding Service and Parts
Car wash owners rely heavily on their equipment and suppliers for smooth operations. However, some suppliers exploit this dependency by withholding essential parts and services, holding businesses hostage. Here’s how this happens and how you can protect your car wash. The Supplier Trap Exclusive Parts Dependency Many car wash systems require specific parts only available from the original supplier.…
How Product Quality Shapes Customer Perception of Your Car Wash
In the competitive car wash industry, the quality of the products you use significantly impacts customer perception. A respected brand can be quickly devalued by cheap, ineffective products. Here's why using high-quality products is essential for your car wash's success and image. First Impressions Matter High-quality products ensure vehicles leave your facility spotless and well-cared for, making a positive first…
The 5 factors of effective car washing
There are five simple components to the process of effectively and efficiently cleaning cars. Get them all right, and you’ll guarantee your customers keep coming back and are happy to pay the prices you are asking. How do the 5 Factors impact your wash, and how do you make sure you are getting the best results? These 5 Factors are…
How to grow your revenue and profit
What makes a happy car wash operator? A car wash operator that makes money. So how does a car wash operator make money? Watch this video to learn how you can start growing your car wash revenue and profit today. Presented by Chelsea Beyer former Sr. Vice President of Sales and Service at Zep Vehicle Care. This video was recorded…
5 best practices for building an effective car wash menu
Your car wash menu is a critical tool for increasing your car wash revenue. Therefore, when designing your car wash menu, whether you’re a new or established car wash operator, one thing to be very aware of is the clutter factor. The average person sees over 5000 advertising messages a day. So, what does that mean in terms of car…
4 tips to help you set the right price points for your car wash
As a professional car wash business owner, it’s important to take advantage of opportunities to review your pricing at least once a year, and ensure you are competitive and offering the most updated services and products to your customers. Setting the right pricing for your wash can be a difficult task, with so many diverse car wash businesses out there,…
9 ways to market your car wash on a budget
The prospect of marketing your car wash can be overwhelming, especially if you only have a small budget to play with. The good news is that marketing doesn’t have to cost thousands or even hundreds of dollars. Here are 9 cheap or free ways to market your car wash: 1. Create a website. There a many free or inexpensive hosting and web development…
How to perform a titration for acid chemicals
Keeping on top of the chemistry in a car wash is critical to ensure that you are delivering a consistent quality to your customers, but also that you are not wasting product or at risk of causing vehicle damage from over dosing. In a touch free wash this is critically important, as you are relying on the performance of your…
How to perform a titration for alkaline chemicals
Keeping on top of the chemistry in a car wash is critical to ensure that you are delivering a consistent quality to your customers, but also that you are not wasting product or at risk of causing vehicle damage from over dosing. In a touch free wash this is critically important, as you are relying on the performance of your…