Residents benefit from project
KwaThema - Mfuleni Lindani (45) and Themba Mavuso (33) are the two KwaThema residents who benefited from the Gauteng Department of Economic Development pilot project of Eco Car Wash machinery which was launched recently.
Lindani and Mavuso, who will soon have their own car washes, say the Eco Car Wash unit will allow them to take the car wash business to another level as they will be able to wash more cars in a shorter period of time and also save water.
They say they are very aware of the amount of water used at a car wash on a daily basis.
“We are happy that the units will enable us to save while we are able to service our clients,” says Lindani.
Through the Eco Car Wash initiative, the department seeks to save water while stimulating entrepreneurship, revitalising township economies and addressing unemployment amongst the youth in particular.
With the shortage of water facing our communities, the project seeks to minimise the excessive water wasted by many car washes in the community.
According to Eco Wash, the mobile dispensing unit includes all the necessary elements to ensure premium exterior hand car washes.
The system does not have to be connected to water or electricity supplies. It is totally insulated and is able to work all day without being refilled.
It also contains biodegradable products that are not harmful to the environment and save water by using a minimal 300ml of liquid instead of 250 litres used in conventional car washes.
The units are fully independent and will not leave foam, water or dirt on the floor.
“We are happy with the unit. The only thing that’s left is to find the right spots to position our car washes so we can put the Eco Car Wash to the test,” say the beneficiaries.
