Ep. 31 (Busting the Car Wash Passive Income Myth)Thanks for joining us for episode 31 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! The topic at hand is the “passive income myth.” It’s a common misconception that buying a car wash is a hands-off way to earn money, particularly with folks who have no car wash or mechanical experience. Marc and Phil use this episode to explain why viewing a car wash as passive income is unrealistic, unless it’s a long-term goal after a lot of sweat equity, knowledge-building, and hiring of trusted employees. This episode is especially helpful for folks who are thinking about buying or building a new car wash business without prior experience. Being an active operator is the most valuable approach, and it’s incredibly important to understand the effort required to achieve success. The message is NOT that you should avoid starting a car wash. The message is: Go for it, if you’re ready to put in the work! Thanks to Laurel for sponsoring this episode! Kleen-Rite offers an extensive selection of Laurel vending machines so you can find the perfect units for your car wash. Explore Laurel Vending Machines: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-566-laurel-metal-products.aspx Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kleenritecorp Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/ Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

Ep. 30 (Key Water Quality Concepts for Car Washes) Marc and Phil are back for episode 30 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! In this installment, the guys cover some of the important aspects of water quality and how it affects your overall car wash performance. Phil points out that doing a hardness test for incoming water is a crucial starting point. He explains why identifying water hardness and resolving it is crucial for your chemicals, both to get optimal results and avoid excessive use/waste. Continuing on that concept, they move into a conversation about water softeners, including some thoughts on choosing the size of your unit and deciding if you need to soften ALL your water versus softening only for select applications. Following that, Marc and Phil discuss the next steps of water treatment related to an RO system, like carbon filters, paper filters, and membranes. Included are some points about how often to check and change these items, as well as symptoms to look for to identify when immediate replacement is needed. They also share some tips on how to limit the stress on these items to maximize their lifespan. To finish the episode, Marc and Phil talk about what having quality water looks like in the bay, including wall cleanliness, rich foaming, effective cleaning, and application of RO water that allows vehicles to dry without spotting.

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Ep. 29 (Fluid Movement and Physics of Cleaning in Your Bay)Welcome back for another episode of the Kleen-Rite podcast! In episode 29, Marc and Phil focus on some of the details of fluid movement in car wash bays and why understanding it is key to providing a proper cleaning without wasting water.They begin with a discussion about the relationship between pressure and GPM. Phil points out that GPM is often overlooked, with operators focusing too much on pressure instead of volume. Running at an excessively high pressure level without adequate volume not only doesn’t properly knock off dirt and grime, it can also cause damage to vehicles or result in an uncomfortable user experience. In their conversation, they talk about the importance of spray tips in relation to your water movement, both in choosing the correct ones and replacing before they degrade and throw off the volume balance. They encourage operators to either change tips every quarter, or at least run a “bucket test” to make sure tips are performing properly. Auditing spray tips helps you maintain optimal cleaning ability while also protecting pumps and other equipment from wear and tear. They finish with some general advice about things you can examine in your equipment room that affect fluid movement. Hear what Marc and Phil have to say, then use it find the “sweet spot” between pressure and volume in your bays!

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