CASH WASH BUSINESS IN KENYA..........THE MULTI MILLION BUSINESS

Car Wash Business in Kenya –with the sudden influx of fairly used cars into Kenya, thousands of cars are on the road daily, and people are still buying more cars daily. As most of these roads are untarred, cars get dirty quite frequently. Thus there is need for car washing services. Not only to keep the vehicles clean, but for the cars to last longer.

Starting a car wash business in Kenya is a wonderful business idea. You will have so many customers/clients, as these days nobody seems to have enough time to wash their cars themselves. This business is open to everybody; the secondary school leaver to the university graduate, employed, unemployed, literate, uneducated. It’s one very lucrative business for anyone that is willing to get a little dirty and make money for yourself.

Basic Requirements

In order to go into a car wash business in Kenya, certain factors, must be considered namely; little capital, water supply, equipment, and location.

Capital
The very first step to consider is how to raise funds, for the business. With a well-detailed business plan, you could acquire capital from a bank, savings and loans, or any other financial institution. The cheapest, though the slowest way to raise capital, is by offering door-to-door services, to friends, relatives, neighbours and the elderly. This approach has the added advantage of you self- advertising your services, thereby increasing your customer base. Other media of advertisement are posting on walls, and social website .e.g. facebook, twitter, myspace etc.

Tools and Equipment
Before building a bay for your car wash business in Kenya, it is essential to have hand brushes, sponge, bucket, car detergent, as your primary tools for washing cars, especially in your door-to-door services. Other equipment such as water pumping machine, hose and nozzle, pressure washer, stand by generator, water storage tanks, vacuum cleaner, sprayers, would then be required when you build your shop. Sitting, food and drinks stand, as well as a place to relax, could go a long way to attract customers, this will generate even more income.

Water Supply
This is the main element in the business, it is therefore very important that the location is close to a natural water supply. Other alternatives include drilling a bore-hole, or digging a well, which should be treated regularly. The tank should always be filled with water, should in case, there is water shortage, the tank water could be used.