While it may seem like car wash bays run themselves, they need regular maintenance to run smoothly and avoid costly repairs. The best way to care for your car wash bays is to put a maintenance plan in place. It’s best to take a proactive approach and not wait until the drain stops up. If a drain stops up, the car wash shuts down, and your business will lose out on potential revenue. If it happens often enough, potential customers may believe you’re not a reliable place to wash their cars.
Car wash bays should be cleaned around three to four times throughout the year or every twelve weeks. Of course, much like everything else, the schedule can vary from car wash to car wash. The best way to assess how often you need your car wash bay cleaned is to check your manuals. They will give you an equipment-specific breakdown of when your bays should be serviced. Septic companies like ours can pump out your pits and properly dispose of the hazardous waste.
There are a few things you can do between cleanings to keep everything working well. First, run a test wash before you open for the day. It will allow you to ensure everything is in working order, and it warms up the equipment. Another important daily task is checking the drains, walls, and equipment. A visual inspection can alert you to water or air leaks. On a weekly basis, check the conveyors, rails, dollies, and bearings for wear and tear and to ensure they are greased. If you find that your drains are backing up at any point, you can give us a call to clear the drains and assess your clean-out schedule.