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 mean for businesses with fleet vehicles?

Individually, we can’t make it rain and neither can the government. We all need to lend a helping hand in such severe conditions. A typical car wash uses 300 L of water per vehicle and puts harmful chemicals into our sewage system. This is a needless waste of water.

Whether you run a delivery business with a fleet of trucks, a car-sharing platform with thousands of cars scattered on every street or have a real estate agency with branded vehicles, keeping all the vehicles clean is an important factor in maintaining the image of your business. 

As drought-driven hardship continues for Australia’s farmers, fleet managers must do their part when it comes to conservation and sustainable practices. When it comes to cleaning, WipeHero can help you save thousands of liters of water using our waterless vehicle cleaning technology.

Sustainability is no longer just a compliance requirement, but rather a business opportunity. Research shows that businesses with a positive vision for environmentalism can have a significant impact. Level 2 Water restrictions start on 10th Dec. It’s only a matter of time before NSW faces even stricter water restrictions, putting businesses with poor sustainability practices at risk of hefty fines. 

Under the new Level 2 water restrictions:

• You’ll now need to apply for an exemption to use water outdoors at your business premises. 
• The use of unattended hoses is no longer permitted.
• Cars can only be washed with a bucket or at a commercial car wash.
• Fines of $220 will apply for residents and $550 for businesses failing to comply.

How WipeHero can help your fleet?

Working with an environmentally conscious mobile fleet cleaning provider like WipeHero can give your organization the sustainability boost it deserves and avoiding potential fines. Using WipeHero to clean your vehicles will:

• Save you an average of $15k per annum on vehicle cleaning costs
• Provide you with insights about your fleet including 360 damage inspection, tire pressure and tread wear & tear, odometer reading, fluid level and much more.
• Give you a scalable and consistent level of clean nationwide
• Allow you to have all your vehicles cleaned right where they are parked, without any mess or needing access to power or water.

This is the future of car washing service that will boost business environmental credibility and provide convenience and time-saving efficiency for you. 

To find out more about our service and book your free demo clean, please visit: https://www.wipehero.com.au/business/services/fleets

or Call us today on 0401 845 411 – 1300 791 421