The exact dilution ratio of the active foam directly determines the profitability of a car wash business and the cleanliness of the vehicle’s body. A team of engineers from TED Professional conducted measurements of chemical consumption and wash quality at operating car washes and detailing stations. Our experience shows that mixing concentrates “by eye” consistently leads to two extremes. The owner either overpays every month due to excessive chemical consumption or loses customers because of a dull, static […]

The operating profitability of self-service car washes (SSCWs) and traditional detailing bays depends directly on the accuracy of chemical usage. In an effort to increase profit margins, owners often make a common mistake—they simply reduce the flow rate of the dosing system or purchase cheap, concentrated products of questionable quality. The result is predictable: a decline in cleaning performance, a white static film on the car body, and an exodus of dissatisfied customers. The technical department at TED Professional conducted audits […]