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Posted on: August 31st, 2023

So Long Summer!

You might not want to admit it, but summer is over!  Just drive by any school in the morning and the traffic will tell you that.  While you might not want to think about it, it is time to prepare your wash for winter.  Too many times, we see sites wait until the first snow…

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Posted on: May 23rd, 2022

So You Need LAND!

Gen 1:9  Then God said, “Let the waters beneath the sky flow together into one place, so dry ground may appear.” And that is what happened.  Gen 1:10  God called the dry ground “land” and the waters “seas.” And God saw that it was good. And that’s it, that is all the land there is…

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Posted on: April 8th, 2022

Utilizing Consumer Data for Marketing Opportunities

Every year the International Carwash Association (ICA) releases a Consumer Study Report, providing valuable industry benchmark data. With operators facing many challenges in today’s economic state, utilizing this data can be a powerful tool for growth and improvement. Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many businesses have been forced to pivot and adjust their…

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Posted on: October 7th, 2021

Bring on the Shows!

While it’s been a slow crawl to get back in the swing of things for trade shows – we’re now full speed ahead! The Southwest show in June was a great opportunity to get back to seeing old friends and making new ones; now we’re gearing up for the ICA show this November!  The 2020 show…

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Posted on: September 20th, 2021

Is Your Ice Melt System Ready for Winter?

If you live in Colorado, you woke up this morning (9/20/21) to hear that SNOW FLURRIES in the high country have started.  It might be hard to believe, but winter is just around the corner and you need to be ready!  Given the current supply chain and longer than normal lead times, there is no…

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Posted on: August 19th, 2021

Time to Service Your Pumps

Although we’ve experienced record high temperatures in recent days, winter is, inevitably, right around the corner! This is the perfect time to make sure your wash and all its components are running in top order.  One important component to service is PUMPS. Car Washes have all kinds of pumps including multistage booster, piston, diaphragm, high pressure,…

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Posted on: June 3rd, 2021

Updating Signage – See Your Site Through the Eyes of Your Customer

Today’s service world is all about creating a unique and powerful customer experience. We have only seconds to capture a consumer’s attention, convey our services, guide them through the property safely and efficiently, and entice them to come back. If done right, we may even have the opportunity to seek their positive feedback and referrals.…

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Posted on: May 12th, 2021

Spring is in the Air – Time to Clean and Refresh!

“Spring Cleaning” is an ancient tradition that nearly 72% of households still participate in today. In many religions, Spring is a time of remembrance and refreshing.  The Frontier used this time to tidy up and prepare for Summer.  In fact, “Spring Cleaning” was created to remove the build-up of soot from windows in log cabins…

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Posted on: May 3rd, 2021

Free WI-FI

On a recent trip, the “Free Wi-Fi” was not available on my flight. There were no excuses, no partial refunds, no concessions – it was simply “we are sorry, but it’s not working right now.” And you know what? Not a single passenger stood up in protest, argued, or demanded anything additional – NOT ONE!…

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Posted on: April 5th, 2021

Bug Removal – A Real Pain in the Glass!

Now that we’ve survived Polar Vortexes and our back muscles have recovered from shoveling out after a Spring Blizzard, the next Car Wash Season is right around the corner: Bug Season. Typically, in Colorado, a wet Spring season brings an above-average number of bugs to our state. Soon, we’ll be swatting Miller Moths and jumping…

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