How to Save Money in Your Business: Learn to Dilute Concentrated Products Properly
Managing product and material costs is key for any business, especially if you're involved in car detailing, cleaning, or maintenance. One of the best strategies for saving money is to use concentrated products and dilute them yourself. But how do you do it correctly? Read on to discover how to maximize your savings and get the best results!
Why use concentrated products?
Many car cleaning and detailing products come in concentrated form: multipurpose products, degreasers, soaps, plastic protectants, and others. Purchasing these products has two major advantages:
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Save money: You pay less per use, since a single container goes much further.
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Flexibility: You can adjust your concentration according to the task at hand.
Understanding Dilution Ratios
Dilution instructions are often listed as 1:1, 1:3, 1:5, 1:10, 1:30, etc. But what exactly does this mean?
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1:3 means 1 part product to 3 parts water.
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1:5 means 1 part product to 5 parts water.
These "parts" can be ounces, milliliters, liters, gallons, etc. The important thing is to maintain the proportion, regardless of the unit of measurement.
Easy formula to dilute products
To prepare the perfect mix, you only need a simple formula:
Ounces of product required = (Ounces in bottle) / (Total parts to dilute)
Total parts = sum of the parts of product and water.
Practical example
Let's say you have a 32 oz bottle and you need a 1:3 dilution:
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Total parts: 1 (product) + 3 (water) = 4 parts
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Product needed: 32 oz / 4 parts = 8 oz of product
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Water needed: 32 oz - 8 oz = 24 oz of water
More useful examples
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Dilution 1:5 in 32 oz bottle:
32 oz / 6 parts = 5.3 oz of product and 26.7 oz of water -
Dilution 1:10 in 16 oz bottle:
16 oz / 11 parts = 1.45 oz of product and 14.55 oz of water -
Dilution 1:7 in 32 oz bottle:
32 oz / 8 parts = 4 oz of product and 28 oz of water
Additional tips
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Many mixing bottles already have the dilution measurements marked on them; use them to save time! CARPRO or Nanoskin bottles
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Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations to avoid waste and ensure product effectiveness.
Conclusion
Diluting products correctly not only helps you save money, but also ensures optimal cleaning and detailing results. With this simple formula and some practical examples, you'll be able to manage your costs efficiently and professionally. Give it a try and you'll see the difference in your business!
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