Self-Serve Hand Wash Bays

Our Self-Serve Hand Bays are ideal when you want more control over the cleaning process. Many customers choose a Self-Serve Hand Wash Bay to spend extra time cleaning wheels, tires, truck beds, bug residue, mud, or heavy road salt buildup. They are also a great option for larger vehicles, including trucks, SUVs, vans, trailers, and vehicles with aftermarket accessories. With professional-grade equipment and 24/7 access, our DIY car wash bays let you wash your vehicle at your own pace and focus on the areas that need the most attention.

We provide the tools you need for a convenient Self-Serve Car Wash. Our 24-hour self-serve hand bays are equipped with a high-pressure wash wand, foam brush, triple-foam polish gun, and hand air dryer so you can clean your vehicle without bringing your own equipment. For added convenience, we also offer vacuums and vending machines with automotive cleaning products. While you’re welcome to bring your own microfiber towels or cleaning supplies for finishing touches, everything needed for a quality car wash is available on-site.

You are welcome to bring your own basic cleaning products for use in our Self-Serve Hand Bays. However, bucket washing and detailing services such as waxing, polishing, and paint correction are not permitted. These guidelines help keep our self-serve car wash bays clean, efficient, and available for all customers.

Our Self-Serve Hand Bays can be used to remove mud, dirt, road salt, and other debris from your vehicle. However, if your vehicle has excessive mud buildup, we ask that you rinse off the majority of the mud at home before visiting. Large amounts of mud can clog our drainage and water reclamation systems. Once excess mud has been removed, our high-pressure wash equipment is perfect for cleaning away remaining dirt and restoring your vehicle’s appearance.

Cash is $5 for the first 5 minutes, then $1 a minute up to 16 minutes. Credit cards have a $5 minimum. If you pay by card you may see a temporary $16 balance check on your statement. That is not the final charge. It confirms the card is valid and any unused portion clears on its own. When you are finished, hit STOP on the credit card reader to end the transaction so you are only charged for the time you used.

Yes. The Self-Serve Hand Bays are the best option at Water Works for larger vehicles. They give you room for trucks, SUVs, vans, trailers, and vehicles with roof racks, ladder racks, cargo carriers, lift kits, or oversized tires, all of which may not clear the 7 foot height limit on our automatic washes. Bay sizes vary slightly by location, and Elkridge has bays ranging from 10.5 feet to 12 feet wide.