Chris McKenna, Author at Professional Carwashing & Detailing - Page 2 of 3
The nitty-gritty of water reclaim

How saving water can contribute to a better wash.

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The well-managed wash

Learn the basics of determing management needs for your business.

Take advantage of training services

Companies offer guidance so you know the ins and outs of your equipment.

What system is right for you?

Several considerations should be made for making a final decision.

Clear as crystal

Cleaning windows can be a challenge for many carwashes.

Self-serve versus in-bay

Which wash format is right for you?

Finding the right computer system

POS systems can help customer transactions go smoothly and help you keep your wash running at its best.

Fighting for approval

The obstruction of a state-of-the-art carwash was caused by a select group of residents. I will also cover several aspects of city bureaucracy, local politics and, in my opinion, the misuse of a law known as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

California’s themed carwashes

A firsthand look at the new carwash trend in the 'Entertainment Capital of the World,' Los Angeles.

Surveying self-serve and in-bay automatics

Looking at the different bay wash models and comparing their main features.

How and why express washing is taking off from coast to coast

It’s the summertime and here on the West Coast we are coming into warm, dry weather. We dodged a bullet by not having water restrictions enforced due to the drought conditions, and as the industry continues to grow, a lot of people have been contacting me about getting into the business.

Consultant’s Corner: Different components of the full-serve model

In the March issue, in the column titled: The ins and outs of various carwashes, we were examining the different components of the full-service model and all the different facets therein. We covered the first half of the different wash stations and processes that involve the welcoming area, the vacuum stations, and the drive–on area.