The worst drought in living memory is sweeping parts of Eastern Australia, leaving farmers struggling to cope and asking questions about their future.  New South Wales has been hit the hardest. About 99% of the state – which accounts for a quarter of Australia’s agricultural output by value – is now officially in drought. Drought eats away at our regional communities as it gets drier and drier. Bushfires rage across NSW wrecking damage to all they pass. With no end in sight and little control over rainfall, everyday Australians must all contribute aid to a national disaster.   What does this m ..read more

Here are 5 quick tips to ensure that your car is long lasting and kept in good condition. Wash your car regularly: Especially during rainy periods. Cars are always on the road, and always encountering new forms of dirt and dust. So the only way to keep your car looking fresh, and new for a long time is to keep it regularly. Don’t worry whether this would ruin the paint, because what would ultimately result in your car rusting is the amount of direct, mixed with water that stains your car. If you go to a water-based car wash, always hand dry your car after: Always dry your car, even after rai ..read more

Ever wonder why employees love to work at Google, Facebook, and many other high-tech companies. Sure, the pay is good, but it is no less than the sheer conscious actions that these companies take to look after their employee’s well-being. With everything located in one place, food, entertainment and more, no doubt all employees would want to stay at work a bit longer. They feel they can get more done at the office, and have more space on the weekends to relax and spend with the family. In fact, offices, these days now have their own hair dresses, dry cleaning services, and even car washes to ..read more

We’re all progressively working towards a better environment and a better society. This is evident with the number of corporations and social enterprises that have recently come up for services that are eco-friendly or create some kind of social impact. Organizations are doing their bit, but it is time for us to do something ourselves, too! Not to ditch human beings and our existence in general, but we have pretty much led ourselves to doomsday. Yes, it isn’t here yet, but how much longer before it actually gets here? Some scientists have given us an actual number – 128 months. As shocking as ..read more

We are excited to welcome Paul Chang to the WipeHero team! As our new Head of Operations, Paul will manage performance across Sydney and Melbourne, bringing new Heroes on board and ensuring that customers’ cars are clean, when they want it. Paul enjoys travelling to new countries and being immersed in other cultures – his current count being 52. Of all destinations he has been to, he would recommend walking the Icelandic glaciers and watching the northern lights in the Finnish Lapland. He also does not enjoy summer. Paul’s other life involves singing and playing piano, and he regularly perform ..read more

For most of us, a car is a major investment that we want to keep in good condition to extend its useful life and preserve its resale value.  One of the drawbacks of living in our beautiful country, however, is that our vehicles are exposed to a unique variety of harsh conditions that can significantly damage our vehicles and cost us thousands in the long run. Most of us are aware of the impact from local animals – birds and bats mark their regular visits as do the insects and bugs that are inadvertently drawn to the passing lights on our highways.  Such stains are highly acidic and could erode ..read more

We’re leading the change to a better and healthier car care industry. Managing a fleet of cars can be a huge responsibility, and maintenance and cleaning of your vehicles can be a logistical nightmare. With multiple vehicles out and about, the lengthy process of cleaning them is frustrating and inefficient – a waste of time, fuel and human resources. This is where WipeHero comes in, a mobile, waterless car washing service that brings the carwash to your vehicles, wherever they are. By simply washing fleet vehicles where they are parked without any water or mess, WipeHero minimises asset downti ..read more

Level 1 water restrictions across greater Sydney have been announced for the first time in almost a decade, starting from Saturday, 1st of June. But how does this affect your car washing options? For those of you who wash your car at home, water restrictions will impact how and when you wash your car: Equipment allowed includes water buckets or hoses fitted with trigger nozzles Wash times are restricted to before 10am and after 4pm Hard surfaces, such as your driveway, are not allowed at any time unless it is a health and safety issue The same rules apply to businesses. For residents who do no ..read more

In a controversial move, major car manufacturers are reinventing the wheel with a new standard for interior car design – a 12 cup holder system. “Backseats should be for sitting!” exclaimed Industry Spokesperson Sally Tubishi. “Instead they’ve become a breeding ground for half-drunk water bottles.” A recent study by the NSW Government confirms the epidemic, with the average car holding between 10-14 bottles at any given time, and the backseat inevitably carrying the bulk due to it’s surface area and ease of reach. “Some people have criticised the change as a promotion of laziness … but the way ..read more

Save time, money and water with the next generation carwash for fleets WipeHero is the next generation carwash for fleets that is leading the change for a better and healthier car care industry We’ve built our service to tackle a number of challenges faced by fleet managers: Minimising Vehicle Downtime Lengthy car wash processes are an unnecessary expenditure of time, fuel and human resources. Adhering to Strict Budgets Fleet managers are often constrained to very strict budgets and managing the cost of operations and minimising inefficiency are top concerns. Complying with Government Mandates ..read more