Waterless car and motorbike washing at the customer's location
Starting costs about $781 in the United States and 151,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $1,900 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 4 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $781 | $1,900 |
| Nigeria | 151,000 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £542 | £1,330 |
| Kenya | 36,300 KES | 65,400 KES |
| India | 15,900 INR | 47,700 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Washing a car takes time: driving to a car wash and waiting. Many people have no hose or space at home, and water is expensive or scarce in many cities.
The solution
A washer goes to where the car or motorbike is parked, at home or at work, and cleans it with rinse-free products and microfibre cloths, without making a mess in the street.
Your customers
Office and business park workers, families, taxi drivers, motorbike couriers, small businesses with a few vehicles.
How you make money
€10 to €40 per wash depending on the vehicle and package (exterior, interior, full); monthly subscriptions for drivers and companies.
Competition
Car washes, street washers with buckets, automatic car washes, owners who wash their own car at the weekend.
Who has an edge
The service comes to the vehicle and saves time; a deal with a company or car park makes it possible to wash ten vehicles in one place in a day.
The risks
Scratches blamed on the washer if the method is applied badly, rain, local rules on washing in streets or car parks, physical work.
The first 3 steps
- Learn the waterless method and practise on friends' cars
- Offer a company or car park to wash vehicles on site
- Offer a monthly subscription to taxi drivers
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,250 − costs €950 = €1,300 net per month. Revenue: 90 washes × €25 a month. Costs: waterless products, microfibre cloths, transport, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Waterless car wash on site?
About $781 (United States), 151,000 NGN (Nigeria), £542 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 243 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $1,900 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,330 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 4 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Scratches blamed on the washer if the method is applied badly, rain, local rules on washing in streets or car parks, physical work.
Where do I start?
1. Learn the waterless method and practise on friends' cars 2. Offer a company or car park to wash vehicles on site 3. Offer a monthly subscription to taxi drivers
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