Car wash towels are a key component to any wash or detail center's operations. Having an absorbent towel makes for quick and efficient drying, prevents water spots, protects paint, and provides a better overall finish. ERC Wiping Products offers wholesale car wash towels best suited for automotive detailing. To make sure your towels are operating at peak performance, here are a few signs that will let you know it's time to replace your car wash towels:

Minimal Absorbency

A towel’s ability to soak up and transfer liquids makes it an effective cleaning agent for washing cars. An absorbent towel helps clean residue, pick up debris, and dry the vehicle. This makes the cleaning and drying process more efficient, which can result in shorter wait times for customers.

If a towel has lost absorbency, it will move the liquid rather than absorbing it. This can result in residue being left on the car or a slower drying time. Lack of absorbency is a sure sign that the towel can no longer be used effectively and should be replaced.

ERC Wiping Products offers absorbent car wash towels in a variety of materials, including cotton terry, microfiber, and cotton huck towels. Cotton terry towels are a staple in the car wash industry because they are absorbent, durable, and versatile, as well as being great for drying the exterior of a vehicle. Microfiber towels are lint-free and non-abrasive and often preferred for cleaning windows, mirrors, and interior detail work, while huck towels are another great lint-free option for windows.

Fraying Edges

A soft towel allows for a smooth cleaning process. Some towels can become frayed with use and lose their soft edges or expose abrasive seams or stitching. These rough edges can risk scratching the body of a car, leaving swirl marks on the paintwork that require additional repairs to fix.

Our car wash towels are durable and can withstand repeated washings, retaining their soft texture for various uses. This allows the towels to last longer. We offer towels that have selvedge or hemmed edges to prevent fraying.

Cross-Contamination

Car wash towels are used to clean various surfaces of the car, including the body, windows, interior, wheel wells, and doorjams. Using one cloth for multiple purposes can result in grease getting on the windows or upholstery. Some cleaning products are specifically designed for use on certain surfaces. Cross-contamination of cleaning products may result in damaging the surface or windows of the vehicle. If a towel has been cross-contaminated, replace it with a new one.

We offer a variety of towel sizes and colors to simplify your organization. Colors include blue, green, and red, among others. To make your towels last longer and prevent cross-contamination, designate specific colors for certain tasks. Organize towels by color and label them for easy identification by your employees.

Mold Growth

Storing damp towels can lead to mold growth. A moldy, non-absorbent, old, or damaged towel can retain a foul odor. Replace moldy or odorous towels not only for hygiene purposes but also to prevent damaging customers’ cars. When washing car wash towels, make sure they have been thoroughly cleaned and dried. This will help enhance the longevity of your towels.

Order Car Wash Towels Today

Properly caring for your towels and replacing them once they lose their effectiveness will help ensure you are providing your customers with a clean and shiny vehicle after it's been through your wash. ERC Wiping Products also offers wholesale disposable towels you can provide to customers as a courtesy if you don't offer towel dry service at your location. We also sell disposable gloves, microfiber mops, oil pads, and air care products for those that provide maintenance services. To speak to a wiping specialist about our car wash towels, we invite you to call, email, or chat with us today.