Hobbyist auto detailer uses excessive microfiber towels and cleaning solution due to lack of proper technique and towel management, leading to high towel consumption and cost.

Workarounds Described

• Uses one side of microfiber per panel to avoid recontamination
• Discards towel after single use to prevent scratches
• Uses excess cleaning solution (double manufacturer's recommendation) to ensure safety

Implied Software Gaps

• Software that tracks towel usage and lifecycles to optimize reuse
• Recommendation engine for GSM and task pairing
• Logging and analytics for wash solution dilution ratios

TowelWise Pro

A mobile app and towel-tracking system that helps auto detailers optimize towel usage, track towel life, and reduce waste. Users scan towel QR codes to log usage and washes; the app suggests when to retire towels and recommends the right GSM for each task.

Existing Solutions Mentioned