Dog Wash Station for Car Washes
You already have the location, the traffic, and the infrastructure. Adding a dog wash station is the highest-margin add-on in the car wash industry right now.
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The Math Your Competitors Are Missing
Roughly 50% of your car wash members own a dog. Right now, they’re going to a groomer, a pet store wash station, or a muddy backyard. None of that revenue touches your site. A dog wash station for your car wash changes that — without additional staff, without plumbing changes, and without a new business license.
Car washes are already winning on convenience and repeat visits. Dog washing is the same customer, the same convenience pitch, and the same subscription model. When you offer both, you’re not just adding a service — you’re capturing the full lifetime value of a pet-owning household.
How the PetScrub Dog Wash Station Works
PetScrub is not a wet bay or a garden hose setup. It’s a brush-based machine that desheds, dry-cleans, and brushes out a dog in approximately 10 minutes without soaking the dog or the operator.
Step 1: Deshed
The brush removes loose undercoat and surface debris before the cleaning cycle begins. This is the step that traditional wash setups miss — and the one that makes the difference for high-shedding breeds.
Step 2: Dry-Clean
Pressurized air delivers a fine clean-solution mist through the brush bristles into the dog’s coat. Dirt is lifted from root to tip and removed without water saturation. No soaking, no towel-off, no wet-dog shakeout in your facility.
Step 3: Brush-Out
A final brush-out removes lifted debris. The dog leaves clean, dry, and odor-reduced — ready for the car ride home. Total session time: approximately 10 minutes.
Machine Specifications
- Footprint: 5.8 ft wide × 3.5 ft deep — fits in an existing vacuum bay, retail area, or covered waiting zone
- Height: 7.5 ft
- Water use: 32 oz per session — no high-flow plumbing, no drain modification needed
- Power: Standard 110V outlet
- Integration: Connects to your existing POS system for bundled billing
Revenue Model and LTV Impact
Per-Session Revenue
Self-serve dog wash sessions run at $19.99, sold to the members and drive-through customers already on your lot, with no extra traffic needed.
Subscription Upsell
Bundle a dog wash add-on into your top membership tier. For example, a $49.99/month unlimited car wash membership could become a $69.99/month tier with dog wash included, a recurring upgrade that bills alongside the membership your members already have.
Customer LTV
A car wash customer who also uses your dog wash station has an estimated LTV of $38,000 over their relationship with your site — compared to roughly $2,400 for a car-wash-only member. They visit more often, cancel less, and refer more. The dog wash isn’t just revenue — it’s retention.
Franchise / Operator Model
Car wash operators who want to offer PetScrub without the capital cost can partner as a PetScrub operator. The machine is placed at your site, you receive a revenue share, and PetScrub handles the technology, maintenance, and app management. No upfront investment, no staffing required.
Why This Works at Car Washes Specifically
- No plumbing changes — 32 oz water tank handles ~100 sessions before refill. No high-flow lines, no drain modification, no construction.
- Compatible with existing POS — integrates with standard car wash billing systems for bundled or add-on charging.
- Same customer, same visit — dog owners are already pulling into your lot. Adding the wash station captures revenue from a behavior they already want to complete.
- No staff required — fully app-managed. Members scan or tap to start. Revenue logs automatically.
- Fast sessions — 10 minutes per dog means high throughput even at a single-bay installation. No queue buildup during peak hours.
- Dry process — no wet dog shaking on your floor. The brush-based method keeps the area clean and protects your interior space.
Placement Options at Car Wash Sites
- Vacuum bay conversion — repurpose one underperforming vacuum bay into a dog wash station. Revenue per square foot exceeds most vacuum installations.
- Waiting area — if you have an interior or covered waiting zone, the machine fits without any structural change.
- Express exterior add-on — covered kiosk installed beside the exit lane. Members dry the dog while their car finishes.
- Standalone kiosk — covered outdoor structure with PetScrub branding, positioned as a separate amenity visible from the street.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Wash Station for Car Washes
What is a dog wash station for car washes?
A dog wash station for car washes is a self-serve pet washing machine installed at a car wash facility. PetScrub’s machine desheds, dry-cleans, and brushes out a dog in about 10 minutes using a brush-based process. It requires no plumbing changes and integrates with existing POS systems for seamless billing alongside car wash services.
Does adding a dog wash station require plumbing changes?
No. PetScrub uses only 32 oz of water per session, stored in an onboard tank that holds approximately 100 sessions before refill. There is no need to modify existing plumbing, add a high-flow water line, or change your drainage setup. The machine runs off a standard 110V outlet.
How big is the PetScrub machine?
The machine measures 5.8 ft wide × 3.5 ft deep × 7.5 ft tall. It fits in one vacuum bay, an interior waiting area, or a covered outdoor kiosk structure. No structural modification is required for standard installations.
Can it integrate with our car wash POS system?
Yes. PetScrub is designed to connect with standard car wash billing platforms. Sessions can be charged as standalone add-ons, bundled into membership tiers, or sold separately via the PetScrub app. Talk to our team about your specific POS system during the demo call.
How much revenue can a dog wash station add to a car wash?
Revenue comes from two places: self-serve sessions and membership upgrades. The bigger opportunity may be loyalty, since members who use both services have one more reason to keep their membership.
Do I need staff to operate the dog wash machine?
No. The machine is fully app-managed. Customers pay and start their session via phone or tap-to-pay. You monitor session counts and revenue from a central dashboard. No attendant is required for self-serve operation.
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