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SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST FOR CAR WASH OWNERS

Many car wash owners experience harsh winter weather that can cause damage to car wash equipment. As spring temperatures begin to rise, it is a great time to stop and check the state of your bays. There are several ways to do some spring cleaning at your car wash. If your car wash looks appealing, you have a greater opportunity to please customers. If your bay looks rundown, customers may leave to wash elsewhere. This post serves as a spring cleaning checklist, so car wash owners can feel more prepared than ever for the new season.

Basic Inspection

First, it is important to take a walk around your property and see if you notice any signs of wear and tear. Clear debris around the property, look for fading paint in and around the buildings, and check for fading signage. Check your equipment for signs of wear or damage, including your foamy brush heads.

Quick Fixes

Test that coin changing machines and bill readers function properly, so customers can buy your services. Many times, a machine malfunctions because it is dirty. Kleen-Rite sells credit card reader and bill validator cleaning cards that are easy to use. Feed the cleaning card into the device to remove dirt and buildup. If this does not cut it, it may be a good time to invest in new units.

Turn off your weep systems if they are no longer in use and turn off your floor heat. Floor heating helps prevent freezing in the winter, but turning it off will help save electric bill costs in the spring!

Switch your foamy chemical from winter foam brush to foam brush in all your self-serve bays. Swap out your salt remover self-serve meter box option with bug remover. While you’ll no longer be needing to remove harsh road salts, you’ll need to prepare for the bug and pollen season.