Car Washes and the Wet Coin Dilemma:
Experienced coin-operated carwash operators know the problems associated with counting wet coins or tokens. Most, if not all, of the coins/tokens collected are wet. These wet coins have to be…
Posts by Joe Herr
Ocean and Off Shore Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Life is not a breeze after graduating college. Neither is finding a stable job with a reliable income. Craig Off, owner of Ocean and Off Shore Car Washes in Absecon,…
Ten Items to Pick Up Trash and Keep Litter Off Your Lot
You have heard the proverb cleanliness is next to godliness. Customers will judge your business by its appearance. When your lot is messy, customers assume your equipment is not maintained…
Losing Sleep Over Lost Towels?
The Exterior Express archetype is the fastest growing business model for car washes. Customers like it and it works. Who would ever have thought that the consumer would pay to…
Web Tips 101: Create an Account VS Guest Checkout?
When placing your order at Kleen-Rite, there are two checkout options . You can check out as a guest, or sign up for a Kleen-Rite account. Let’s go over the…
Surviving The Labor Shortage: Tips to Hire Workers!
Help wanted signs are everywhere, and surviving the labor shortage is vital to the success of your car wash. The deficit of workers is due to a complex series of…
3 Tips to Maximize the Life of a CAT Plunger Pump
“The Pumps with Nine Lives” is the CAT Pumps’ slogan. How do you get nine lives out of your pump? Kleen-Rite’s National Sales Manager, Gary Frey, gave us three tips…
Choosing the Correct Glass Towels: Why Aren’t The Windshields Clean?
This post was written by Joe Gartland (Dr. Joe) and published in Kleen-Scene Issue 36. It is almost 2021 and I find it amazing that the last contest in car…
Exceptional Car Wash Soap Scents
Equipping your bays with scented car wash soap provides a delightful car wash experience! Delivering a squeaky-clean car is your top priority, but combining it with an overall pleasant experience…
Tugger’s Tips: How To Repair a Check Valve
Have you ever wondered how to repair a check valve? Check valves will go bad eventually due to wear and debris. Designed to let water flow only one way, if…