Penn State graduate starts waterless carwash
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The biodegradable cleaning solution lifts dirt from a vehicle’s surface, which is then wiped away with a cloth without the need for rinsing or drying.
Dealership opens remodeled LEED-certified facility
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The building is heated with recycled oil from vehicle oil changes.
Car Wash Awareness Month enters final weekend
SEATTLE — The month-long event is meant to educate the public about how professional carwashes are environmentally friendly.
Event raises nearly $3,000 for local humane society
RICHMOND, Va. — Two of the carwash’s four locations participated in the fundraiser.
ACWA gears up for Australian trade show
MELBOURNE, Australia — Special industry presentations, carwash visits plus a key note and environmental speakers are planned.
Mid-Atlantic businesses wash to save the bay
SEVERNA PARK, Md. — Funds raised contribute to bay restoration and public education.
Autobell adds two metro Atlanta locations
CHARLOTTE — The company now has 69 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.
Shop fights to keep collision repair business open
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — The company claims it has contributed more than $1 million in taxes to the city over the past decade.
Eco-friendly wash adds steam cleaning service
SEATTLE — Its “mission is to be the most innovative car care company, and [its] vision is to change the way people wash their cars.
Rain shortage forces water rationing in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Business like carwashes and restaurants are bracing for economic hardships.
Associations help the industry advance
Environmental programs like WaterSavers help carwashes adapt to a changing world.
Carwash faces dilemma as town bans sewage dumping
DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia — The city has banned carwashes from dumping mud, grit and grime into its sewage treatment system.
