Daily Opening Routine
Run a test wash (also called a ghost wash or wet down) without a vehicle present at least 30 minutes before your carwash opens.
(This procedure gets the brushes lubricated and allows you to spot a drip or leak)
Next, perform a test wash with a vehicle present and walk through with the vehicle. A visual inspection will determine if the brushes are touching the vehicle and how the soap is being applied, and it ensures that systems like timing, brushes and soap application are working properly. As you walk through the wash, make note of any suspicious equipment that can be further analyzed that evening or during weekly preventative maintenance.
General Site & Building
Clean the walls.
Hose the floor.
Check drains and clean them.
Store tools and equipment (like hoses).
Check in-bay light fixtures and exterior lights. Are you showing off your nice facility?
Check entrance and exit signs. Are they clear and tatter-free?
Check equipment for air leaks.
Check for water leaks.
Check extra service light bars.
Check and clean entrance mirrors.
Check heaters and the thermostat.
Pay Stations
Check the lights.
Check the viewing screen.
Check the keypad.
Check the voice module.
Check the intercom system.
Is the validator working?
Is the credit card reader in working order? Is it free of obstructions?
Conveyor & Guide Rails
Check the correlator.
Check the entry and exit dolly gates.
Soaker
Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check for complete coverage.
Check the water flow and direction.
Foaming Arches
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check for complete coverage.
Check the detergent levels.
Check for water and chemical leaks.
Check for air leaks.
Inspect the foam generators.
Wheel Cleaner
Hose down the cloth.
Check for damage.
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check water lines.
Check for oil leaks.
Inspect mounting bolts.
Check the tension spring.
Friction Curtains / Mitters
Hose down the cloth.
Check for damage.
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check water lines.
Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
Inspect mounting bolts.
Check for loose clips.
Blowers
Check all mounting brackets and bolts.
If MacNeil, ensure "safety" cable is attached and tight.
Check the top blower oscillation.
Run a test wash (also called a ghost wash or wet down) without a vehicle present at least 30 minutes before your carwash opens.
(This procedure gets the brushes lubricated and allows you to spot a drip or leak)
Next, perform a test wash with a vehicle present and walk through with the vehicle. A visual inspection will determine if the brushes are touching the vehicle and how the soap is being applied, and it ensures that systems like timing, brushes and soap application are working properly. As you walk through the wash, make note of any suspicious equipment that can be further analyzed that evening or during weekly preventative maintenance.
General Site & Building
Clean the walls.
Hose the floor.
Check drains and clean them.
Store tools and equipment (like hoses).
Check in-bay light fixtures and exterior lights. Are you showing off your nice facility?
Check entrance and exit signs. Are they clear and tatter-free?
Check equipment for air leaks.
Check for water leaks.
Check extra service light bars.
Check and clean entrance mirrors.
Check heaters and the thermostat.
Pay Stations
Check the lights.
Check the viewing screen.
Check the keypad.
Check the voice module.
Check the intercom system.
Is the validator working?
Is the credit card reader in working order? Is it free of obstructions?
Conveyor & Guide Rails
Check the correlator.
Check the entry and exit dolly gates.
Soaker
Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check for complete coverage.
Check the water flow and direction.
Foaming Arches
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check for complete coverage.
Check the detergent levels.
Check for water and chemical leaks.
Check for air leaks.
Inspect the foam generators.
Wheel Cleaner
Hose down the cloth.
Check for damage.
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check water lines.
Check for oil leaks.
Inspect mounting bolts.
Check the tension spring.
Friction Curtains / Mitters
Hose down the cloth.
Check for damage.
Check for plugged nozzles.
Check water lines.
Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
Inspect mounting bolts.
Check for loose clips.
Blowers
Check all mounting brackets and bolts.
If MacNeil, ensure "safety" cable is attached and tight.
Check the top blower oscillation.
Daily Closing Routine
When the last couple of cars for the day enter the wash, walk through with the vehicle.
Keep your eyes and ears open for anything unusual. As needed, make repairs or order parts.
Finally, when you are done for the day, performing a closing preventative maintenance similar to this suggested list will help keep you on track to manage a successful operation the following day:
Check and transfer detergents.
Inspect barrels and tanks.
Monitor detergent use. Has consumption spiked, or has use decreased not related to wash volume?
Check for worn nozzles, open check valves and order parts, if needed.
Check the water softener salt levels and fill, if needed.
Check equipment for damage, and replace parts or order new ones, if needed.
Start cleaning the site a few hours before you are set to close, including:
Taking out the trash
Emptying vacuums
Cleaning the lobby (sweeping or vacuuming and cleaning the beverage/snack area)
Cleaning bathrooms and windows.
Turn off and drain air compressors.
Inspect and clean filters and strainers.
Turn off anything that isn’t necessary.
Turn on your security system.
When the last couple of cars for the day enter the wash, walk through with the vehicle.
Keep your eyes and ears open for anything unusual. As needed, make repairs or order parts.
Finally, when you are done for the day, performing a closing preventative maintenance similar to this suggested list will help keep you on track to manage a successful operation the following day:
Check and transfer detergents.
Inspect barrels and tanks.
Monitor detergent use. Has consumption spiked, or has use decreased not related to wash volume?
Check for worn nozzles, open check valves and order parts, if needed.
Check the water softener salt levels and fill, if needed.
Check equipment for damage, and replace parts or order new ones, if needed.
Start cleaning the site a few hours before you are set to close, including:
Taking out the trash
Emptying vacuums
Cleaning the lobby (sweeping or vacuuming and cleaning the beverage/snack area)
Cleaning bathrooms and windows.
Turn off and drain air compressors.
Inspect and clean filters and strainers.
Turn off anything that isn’t necessary.
Turn on your security system.
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