Bowen’s Bubble N Sudds Car and Dog Wash owner Shane Clohesy said you’d be surprised how many people don’t know how to use the self-serve bays at car washes – nor how convenient they are.
“It’s both cheaper than other types of car washes, and, once you get the hang of it, it’s really simple and saves you a lot of time,” Shane said.
So, for those out there a little confused, here’s a quick, three step guide on an easy variation of clean:
1- Pop a coin in the slot and wash away: Press the “wash” or “water” option on the control panel of the main machine and grab the spray pipe. This is for a little ‘pre-clean’ to wash away any muck, as well as put on a light soaping solution mixed with the water. Wash your car’s exterior properly and don’t forget to clean the tyres too.
2- Soap it up: Grab the brush – it looks a lot like a broom – and start applying the soap after you’ve pressed the soap button. This is the most thorough step – really dig in there!
3- Rinse off the soap: Once you’ve soaped your vehicle, it is time to rinse it off. Press the button on the panel and start taking off the soap. This will be a high-pressure wash and should get rid of any bug-splats not caught by the brushing.
And that’s it! Simple, quick, efficient. The self-serve bays at Bubble N Suds can be fast, or they can be a deep-clean where you use some of the brush and sprays other settings like buff, wax, and more!
Give it a go yourself this weekend.
Shane Clohesy using one of the self-serve baysat his business, Bubble N Suds
