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Choosing Your Car Wash Cleaning Equipment

If you’re setting up a car wash, cleaning equipment will be high on your list of purchases. The precise need will vary with the expected throughput of the operation but will consist of units for washing the exterior surfaces of the car and smartening up the interior.

The starting point must be a suitable high pressure cleaner. In its simplest form this may be a portable unit with a water tank of suitable size; small for minimal traffic but larger for a busier facility. The larger tank prevents the need to refill it too often and so speeds up the service.

This type of cleaner normally works fine with cold water since modern detergents are highly efficient, making operating costs lower. Hot water and higher pressure models are available if your client-base is likely to include a lot of off-road vehicles, bakkies, trucks and the like but you will need to charge a little more for your services.

Fixed installations of pressure cleaners with centralised compression will require specially constructed premises but are ideal for busier operations.

When considering how to tackle vehicle interiors, the industry offers some alternatives. You can choose from conventional high power, high-capacity vacuum cleaners or equally powerful spray extraction cleaners.

The perfect solution is definitely to combine the use of the basic vacuum cleaner with that of a spray extraction unit, often referred to as a steam cleaner. The former is ideal for picking up sand, grit and other visible detritus from all of the interior surfaces.

The extractor’s spray penetrates deeply into the pile of the carpets and upholstery, after which the dissolved dirt is then sucked clear immediately. The result is that these fabrics are left deep-cleansed and perfectly dry in all weathers. Since clients are often in a hurry and may be deterred by long waits, this could be the perfect tool with which to improve throughput and turnover.

Clearly, the correct choice of car wash cleaning equipment will be of vital importance to the success of your business, so consult the experts at ITS Africa.

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Different Types Of High Pressure Cleaners

There are many different types of high pressure cleaners to fulfil a variety of cleaning requirements. The smallest and most compact of these can be carried or pushed around on a set of wheels making them ideal for mobile cleaning over large spaces. The largest types of high pressure cleaners can be permanently installed with two or more hose attachments to allow for simultaneous cleaning and are great for use where regular cleaning is a necessity. Each high pressure cleaner comes with a range of attachments and accessories that can be used to make cleaning more convenient with this equipment.

To find out which types of high pressure cleaners will best suit your cleaning requirements whether large or small, you should contact us for assistance.

Hot High Pressure Cleaners

Cold High Pressure Cleaners

You can choose between two options for applications requiring high pressure cleaners. These consist of cold or warm water high pressure cleaners. The type of high pressure cleaner you purchase is mostly dependent upon the type of dirt and grime that you need blasted away. You can also find out whether the high pressure cleaners you need are suitable for use with detergents and chemicals. If you require regular cleaning of a specific area, a fixed or permanently installed high pressure sprayer will be more suitable to your requirements. Otherwise choose a mobile high pressure cleaner that will meet cleaning requirements in a variety of areas.

To get the best advice regarding which types of high pressure cleaners will best suit your requirements, please contact us.