Consumption data for every container at every site
Know your real chemical cost per car
Chemical is one of your biggest controllable costs, and most wash operators are managing it blind. The IQ-1 Monitor tracks actual consumption at every site so you can benchmark locations, catch dilution problems, and see exactly where your money goes.
You are managing your biggest variable cost without data
Car wash chemical is competitive, price-sensitive, and consumed fast. Most operators know their monthly chemical invoice but cannot answer the question that matters: what does each wash actually cost in chemical?
Without consumption data, you cannot tell if dilution equipment is calibrated correctly across all your sites, if one location is consuming twice as much as another, if your supplier's products are performing at the ratios they claim, or if staff are wasting chemical through improper procedures.
Consumption data for every container at every site
For multi-site operators
See all your chemical containers across every wash location on one dashboard. Compare consumption rates between sites to identify calibration problems, equipment issues, or operational inconsistencies.
For single-site owners
Track every container in your chemical room in real time. Know when you need to reorder before you run out. See whether consumption patterns match what your equipment should be pulling at the correct dilution ratio.
For car wash chemical distributors
Offer monitoring as a value-add service that competitors cannot match. Arrive at customer sites with data showing which products are being consumed faster or slower than expected.
Why monitoring beats monthly invoices
| What you do today | What changes with Readybit |
|---|---|
| Monthly invoice tells you total chemical spend | Dashboard shows consumption per container, per site, in real time |
| No way to compare chemical usage across locations | Site-to-site benchmarking reveals calibration and operational differences |
| Cannot verify dilution equipment is pulling correct ratios | Consumption data shows actual draw rates during wash cycles |
| Run out of chemical and scramble to replace it | Alerts before containers go empty, with lead time to plan |
| Negotiate with suppliers based on invoice totals | Negotiate with actual consumption data and performance metrics |
Frequently Asked Questions
The IQ-1 Monitor uses radar to measure fluid levels through the container wall. It works on standard drum sizes (30 and 55 gallon), pails, jugs, and custom car wash containers. Place it on top — no holes, no probes, no contact with the chemical. If you use a non-standard container, contact us and we can add support for it.
Yes. Each container gets its own sensor, and all sensors report to one dashboard. You can see every container at a site on a single screen.
The sensor tracks consumption over time — how many gallons of each chemical are used per day or per week. Combined with your wash count data, you can calculate actual chemical cost per car washed at each site.
The dashboard shows all sites on one screen. You can compare consumption patterns between locations and benchmark chemical usage across your network.
Yes. The sensor measures the level of the concentrate container. If dilution equipment is pulling more concentrate than the recommended ratio, the container depletes faster than expected — and that shows up clearly in the consumption data.
If your distributor deploys IQ-1 sensors as part of their service, they can see your container levels and proactively schedule deliveries. You can also deploy sensors independently.
Get Started Today
Upgrade your chemical inventory management with Readybit IQ-1. Contact us for a demo or request a quote now.