Carwash Manual Sample Outline

Car wash businesses are unique to other businesses. In fact they are about as unique as the many different type of vehicles one is asked to wash. Many vehicles are best cleaned using slightly different techniques. If you own a carwash or a mobile car wash you will need an operations manual to assist your managers in staying efficient.

Below is a sample outline we used in creating our washing procedure manuals in our company; www.carwashguys.com. You are welcome to have this outline to help you create a set of World Class Washing Procedures for your company. Here is what I recommend; First, print this article and then go through each item and determine if it is relevant to your company. If it is keep it, if not cross it out. Add in the margins additional items you know for a fact you either have or will be asked to clean. Once this is done staple the outline together and then for each item remaining and those new items you have added write 3-5 paragraphs of your own knowledge of how best to clean each type of vehicle. When you have done the entire list and it will take you a good chunk of time, perhaps 8-10 solid hours of writing and thinking you will have created a very nice rough draft. If you find your mind is moving through the subject faster than you can write or type, then talk the procedures into a tape recorder or digital recorder. Next paragraph Now you have the makings of an excellent rough draft, tighten it up a bit, add in some graphics and you have yourself a new carwash operations manual section for washing procedures.

WASHING PROCEDURES (VEHICLES)

I. OVERVIEW

A. Different Cars

B. Conditions

C. Style

D. Etc.

II. PERSONAL CARS

A. Cars (Interior)

1. Vacuuming

2. Windows

3. Dash Boards

4. Fragrance

5. Shampooing

B. Cars (Exterior)

1. Washing

2. Soaping

3. Wheels

4. Tires/Whitewalls

5. Drying

6. Towel Count

7. Bugs

8. Road tar

9. Brake Dust

10. Road Paint

11. Overspray

12. Oxidation

13. Windows

14. Mirrors

C. Cars (Common Mistakes)

1. Front Spoiler

2. Mirrors

3. Body Trim

4. Bumpers

5. Drying

6. Whitewalls

7. Paint Peeling

8. Shutting Doors

9. Rolling Up Windows

10. Windshield Wipers

11. Rear View Window

12. Vacuuming Ashtrays

13. Hand Rests

14. Etc.

D. Mini-Vans And Utility Vehicles (Interior)

1. Kids And Vacuuming

2. Windows/Tint

3. Other

E. Mini-Vans And Utility Vehicles (Exterior)

1. Wheel Wells/Brake Dust

2. Washing

3. Soaping

4. White walls

5. Blasting Tires

6. Drying

7. Special Circumstances

F. Common Mistakes (Mini-Vans And Utility Vehicles)

1. Standing On Car

2. Reaching The Roof

3. Center Of Front Window

4. Rear Window

5. Top Of Vehicle

G. Pick-Ups (Exterior)

1. Shells

2. Wheel Wells

3. Tires

4. Rims

5. Leaking

H. Motorhomes (Exterior)

1. Top

2. Sides

3. Front

4. Back

5. Windows

6. Vents

7. Stripes

8. Compartment Doors

9. Roll-Up Awnings

10. Water Drip Lines

11. Etc.

"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.worldthinktank.net/wttbbs

licensed cleaning services Park Ridge ..
In The News:

Chrome extension spyware disguised as a free VPN service highlights security risks after it captured private browsing data from trusted sites.
New research shows how fatty acids in cooking oil can safely dissolve and recover silver from circuit boards without harmful chemicals or environmental damage.
The Fox News AI newsletter gives you information on the latest AI technology advancements, and about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
Anthropic investigates alarming AI abuse case where hacker automated entire cybercrime campaign using Claude, stealing sensitive data from defense and healthcare firms.
TikTok, Meta and YouTube restrict Charlie Kirk shooting videos with age gates and warnings while X faces criticism for allowing continued circulation.
Cybercriminals use fake troubleshooting websites to trick Mac users into running terminal commands that install Shamos malware through ClickFix tactics.
San Francisco startup Fable launches Showrunner, an AI platform dubbed the 'Netflix of AI' that generates animated episodes from text descriptions with Amazon support.
Apple raised iPhone prices for some models despite receiving tariff relief from President Donald Trump, with the new lineup starting at $799 for the base model.
A two-story 3D concrete printed home in Western Australia demonstrates faster construction methods that could reshape American housing amid rising costs.
Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime targets for identity theft and financial scams.
Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious software to steal sensitive information.
Meeting AI tools record private conversations alongside work discussions, creating privacy risks that can be managed with proper settings and awareness.
Hotel privacy concerns are valid but rare, with methods to detect hidden tech using smartphone flashlights, mirror tests and scanning apps.
Improve your Wi-Fi speed and reliability with 10 simple router optimization tips that don't require special apps or expensive subscriptions.
A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notifications beginning in August.
Rental car drivers use AI-powered apps like Proofr to protect themselves from unfair damage fees as major companies deploy automated inspection tools.
Fox News' AI newsletter brings you the latest on technology advancements around artificial intelligence.
OnTrac data breach between April 13-15, 2025, exposed personal information of over 40,000 people including Social Security numbers and medical records.
A woman named Wika announces her engagement to an AI chatbot sparking worldwide debate about virtual relationships and technology.
The notorious people search site National Public Data relaunches despite a previous breach affecting 3 billion individuals, raising fresh privacy concerns.
Revolutionary TRAUMAGEL gel controls life-threatening bleeding from gunshot wounds and traumatic injuries, helping first responders prevent prehospital deaths.
Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.
The Navy's solar-powered Skydweller drone flew nonstop for 73 hours in Mississippi, proving renewable energy can power long-endurance military missions.
Moving and downsizing expose seniors to identity theft and scams as data brokers collect real estate records and personal information to sell to criminals.
ShengShu's Vidar technology revolutionizes humanoid robot training by using AI-generated synthetic video, reducing required training data from hours to just 20 minutes.

A Small Business Consultant Can Help in Many Ways... But One Thing He Can?t Provide

A consultant must remember that the business belongs to the... Read More

11 MONSTROUS Small Business Marketing Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Increase your profit potential by identifying ? and avoiding ?... Read More

Shopping For a Franchise

Shopping for a franchise is easy if you know what... Read More

Can Your Business Run Without You?

What would happen if you decided to take an extended... Read More

How To Choose A Franchise

You'd like to go into business for yourself, and believe... Read More

How to Get Started As A Government Contractor

Becoming a contractor or sub-contractor for the U.S. government can... Read More

11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Punxsutawney Phil

1. Look Over Your Shoulder ? Of course, Punxsutawney Phil... Read More

The ABCs of Fundraising

There are many little details that go into making sure... Read More

Finance Your Small Business: So Much Money, So Little Time

$37.4 million funded from venture capital today. $86.4 million funded... Read More

Pressure Washing Aircraft Hangers at the Airport

If you are looking for a way to own your... Read More

One Of The Best New Business Opportunities May Be Right In Your Home - A New Daycare Business

The day care industry is expanding. There are now more... Read More

Batting Cages Business - Making Profits With The Swing Of A Bat

There is a Batting Cages Business for those people who... Read More

Asphalt Paving: Striping Your Parking Lot

As you may already know, asphalt paved parking lots do... Read More

How To Write A Business Plan

Writing a business plan is a fundamental step to ensuring... Read More

7 Cash Flow Secrets Your Accountant Never Told You

Looking for ways to boost your cash flow? As a... Read More

Four Reasons Why Small Businesses Succeed (or Fail)

The American system of business management has been admired and... Read More

Advertising - For Small Businesses (Part 2)

How to do itPeople skim through newspapers and magazines and... Read More

Do You Love Food? - Then Maybe Opening a Restaurant is Not Such a Crazy Idea

The restaurant industry in the United States employs an estimated... Read More

Why Clean Mobile Homes for a Business?

Manufactured and Mobile Home owners know that the weather this... Read More

Beating the Small Business Cash Flow Blues

Small business owners can relieve a lot of their own... Read More

Effectively Completing the Operations Plan Section of Your Business Plan

The Operations Plan is a critical component of any business... Read More

City Wide Garage Sales: Hidden Riches!

Most of us remember going to at least one garage... Read More

Aircraft Washing Service Operations Manual

Anyone who is serious about washing aircraft as a full... Read More

Boy oh Boy, The Obstructions and Obstacles

The bad things starts with the letter 'O'?.like Obstacles, Obstruction,... Read More

How to Create an Employee Manual

Large corporations use employee manuals to both educate employees about... Read More

on demand house cleaning Arlington Heights ..