| Mobile carwashing is hard work, it is tough on the your | | | | in the washer and dryer every three weeks. Spray |
| body and it pays to have athletic type shoes that do | | | | them with Spray N Wash all over and throw them in |
| not get wet easily. Sometimes rapid pace car washing | | | | the washer. It's ok to wash them with car wash |
| in parking lots can be a lot like playing basketball, | | | | towels. Dry them half-way, then pull the tongue out and |
| except you are on a slippery and uneven surface. | | | | leave them on the porch for one day while you wear |
| Here is some advice after 27 years in the business of | | | | your spare shoes. You can also take them to a |
| twisted ankles and soggy socks.Don't wear blowouts. | | | | laundromat that has "Fluff and Fold" service and tell |
| If you have a favorite pair of shoes and they have rips | | | | them to do their best. Your shoes will look brand |
| in them, buy some 'Shoe Goo'. It's a rubbery substance | | | | new.ManagersManagers should have a quick checklist |
| that bonds and dries clear. It's available at Sports | | | | of the things you want to watch. Among the items on |
| Chalet and Big Five Sporting Goods. Sometimes you | | | | the checklist should |
| can find it at Foot Locker.Nike makes some water | | | | be:IMAGEShortsShirtHairHatsShoesSmellThis checklist |
| shoes, which work well if you're tired of soggy socks. | | | | should be kept on a 5x7 index card fastened to the |
| Sandals are ok if you are a woman who doesn't like | | | | back of the visor of the work truck. Managers should |
| farmer tan sock-lines. Foam type thongs should not be | | | | obviously be responsible for themselves and the crew. |
| worn because you can't move well in them. They will | | | | You should make this clear when you hire them. You |
| cause you to cut your feet and stub your toes.Bare | | | | must be sure they understand when you train them. |
| feet car washing is not allowed, you'll cut your feet and | | | | You should give your manager the authority to let go |
| reduce your companies image to the bottom tier of fly | | | | and fire any employee who doesn't conform to your |
| by night operations. You'll find out why if you try, but | | | | image standards. If a manager plays favorites to |
| don't say we didn't warn you.Wear strong socks | | | | certain employees (friends), this undermines the dress |
| which will not sag if you can find them. We | | | | code system you have put in place to remain a |
| recommend high top cross-trainer type shoes | | | | Professional Auto Detailer or Car Washing Specialist. |
| because they offer good support. The average car | | | | Please don't let this happen. If any of your employees |
| washer walks eight miles in a day. Who needs sore | | | | don't follow your image guidelines then your image will |
| feet? Mid top and high top tennis shoes are great for | | | | be worthless. You won't see a McDonald's employee |
| an all-out day of car washing.Shoes should be washed | | | | wearing a Budweiser tee-shirt. Think about it. |