When setting up a mobile car wash or car wash station in the Philippines you must consider many things prior to the opening of your business. I recommend finding out what pressure washer brand names are available in your area and evaluation these companies and the various types. This will you help you choose the best for your budget and type of work you will be doing.
Next you have to ask yourself what type of stuff do you wish to clean; Trucks, cars, buses? Many people wishing to start this type of business will ask can I use an old van or pick-up truck to start or should I use a low cost Chinese Pressure Washer that is available locally?
The problem with Chinese pressure washers is that they are junk. A Honda Motor and a General or Cat pump or Karcher pump is much better. Of course, you might have to mail order that from the Philippines if you cannot find an importer who sells them. The concept of using an old van or pickup makes and a van is nice because you can put "signs" on the side too.
You most likely will be much happier with a hose reel, than just folding up the high-pressure hose each time. You will need about 75 feet of high-pressure hose to start, more later if you clean lots of vehicles in one place. Each 25 foot section should have a quick couple disconnect and you need a rubber sleeve over them to prevent them wearing down.
Since people drive nuts in the Philippines you should get big bumpers on your van or pickup truck to protect you. For car wash soap, you should use liquid organic cleaners that are simple, non-caustic; still you maybe required to remove the waste water after completed. You can do this with an extra water tank with a wet and dry vacuum set up. If you are only considering the washing and cleaning of personal vehicles this ought to do it.
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