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Uploaded: Monday, August 6, 2012, 8:00 AM
Locals take car wash to you
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By Allison Silverman
Special to the Almanac
Jack Randall and Christian Freeman, two Menlo Park residents who graduate from Sacred Heart Prep this year, have started a local car-washing business called Park, where the washers go to clients' homes.
"We realized that local car-washing companies were either too expensive, untrustworthy, and that their lines were too long," said Mr. Randall said in an email.
With Park, "literally all you have to do is park your car. We take care of the rest and bring the car wash to your driveway," he said. The name Park resulted from this business model, as well as the fact that it started in the city of Menlo Park.
The pair began the business a few weeks ago, and this is their first attempt at starting a business. They say they are getting about seven to 10 requests per week, and hope that will continue to rise as word gets out.
They currently serve Menlo Park and Atherton, and hope to expand.
In the fall Mr. Randall will attend Santa Clara University and Mr. Freeman, the University of Southern California. They hope to recruit high school and Stanford students to keep Park operating.
The business offers both interior and exterior cleaning, and charges $18 for an exterior wash on smaller cars and $24 for larger cars. Interior cleaning costs $8.
Click here to visit the Park website.
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Posted by recycle, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Aug 6, 2012 at 10:23 am Washing cars at home wastes a lot of water. The big commercial car washes recycle their water, which is important during a drought. And the commercial car washes cost a lot less (with the ever present coupons) than the prices listed here.
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Posted by MP resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Aug 7, 2012 at 10:37 am What a great business idea for young entrepreneurs, and a great learning opportunity. I have no connection with Park, but wanted to express my support. Considering the convenience the prices are great. Good luck with your venture.
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Posted by Just wondering, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood, on Aug 7, 2012 at 11:17 am Any reason the Almanac is promoting this business for free? Parents well connected in the community? I'll bet there are a lot of teens who'd love to get free publicity in our local newspaper.
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Posted by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood, on Aug 7, 2012 at 11:26 am Washing cars at home CAN waste a lot of water, but doesn't have to.
I wet my car down and wash it in three parts -- front, roof and the rest. Three rinses and it's done. I can't remember the last time any rinse water even made it down my driveway and into the gutter.
I also wash it about once every three months.
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