Frequently Asked Questions
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About Mint Eco
One mission: make people happy. We do it by helping you build your Clean Routine — and you’ll feel it from the moment you pull in: expert staff and top-notch service, beautiful, clean and safe facilities, a high-quality wash backed by a robust detail menu, and comfortable lobbies with free coffee, all built on the eco-friendly approach that’s in our name. Our guests agree: they’ve voted us Palm Beach County’s Best Car Wash & Auto Detail Center five years running, named us a Top Place to Work in South Florida four times, and left over 8,000 five-star reviews. So come stay fresh with us — welcome to the Mint Eco-System.
Yes — it’s in our name. We take pride in a wash process built to protect the planet: we recycle our wash water, we use non-toxic and readily biodegradable chemistry, and we’re committed to responsible waste handling. And it goes beyond the wash, too — LED lighting, recycling at every location, team park and beach cleanups, right down to the bamboo toilet paper in our restrooms.
All Mint Eco locations offer exterior tunnel washing Monday–Friday 7AM–7PM, Saturday 8AM–6PM, and Sunday 9AM–5PM. At our full-service locations, interior and detail services are offered 9AM–5PM Monday–Friday and Sunday, and 8AM–6PM on Saturday. Our express locations are exterior wash only — visit our locations page to see what’s offered at each.
A professional car wash beats the driveway — for your car and for the environment. Washing at home sends soap, dirt and oil into storm drains that lead to the ocean, or into the groundwater, and can use around 140 gallons of water. A modern tunnel like ours uses less than 40 gallons of fresh water per car, recycles the majority of the water it uses, and keeps wash water out of the storm drain entirely. And if you’re choosing a car wash, choose the best one: Mint Eco has been voted Palm Beach County’s Best Car Wash five years running — with chemistry that goes above and beyond, non-toxic and readily biodegradable.
Rain or shine, our tunnel stays open — you can get an exterior wash during all operating hours, whatever the weather. Interior and detail availability can be limited on heavy-rain days, so please call ahead. Note: We reserve the right to close a location if conditions become unsafe for our team, such as a tropical storm or hurricane.
Yes! Active-duty military and Veterans receive 10% off with a valid ID — and we wash all marked first responder vehicles (police, fire, EMS) for free.
Every Mint Eco location has the same precision-cleaning, soft-wash tunnel and takes the same memberships — the difference is what’s offered beyond the wash. Full-service locations offer a quick basic interior cleaning and a full detail department. Express locations are exterior wash only, built for speed. Check our locations page to see which is which.
A few limits keep your vehicle and our equipment safe — and our team will always check your fit at the entrance, so there’s no guesswork:
- Height: up to 86 inches (7′2″)
- Tire width: up to 14 inches
- Track width: up to 90 inches — that’s the distance between the outer edges of the tires on one axle. (Overall width can be wider, as long as the track width isn’t.)
Doesn’t fit one of these parameters? No worries — we offer hand washes!
You’re in good hands — our team makes the whole experience smooth. We’ll guide you onto the conveyor, and from there it’s simple: shift into neutral, foot off the brake, wipers off, and enjoy the ride. If you have large tow mirrors, we’ll ask you to fold them in, and truck beds should be free of debris with larger items secured. Full details are on the tunnel disclaimer sign at every entrance.
Yes — as long as the top is up, latched, and waterproof, convertibles and soft-top Jeeps are welcome. If your top is older or you’re not sure it’s ready, ask a team member or let our detail department hand-wash it instead.
Other Questions
Yes — pick one up at any location or right here online. Gift cards are valid for washes, interior, details, and everything in our lobby stores. Monthly memberships are billed to a credit or debit card on file, so those are the one thing gift cards can’t cover.
Our lobbies carry car-care products, Mint Eco gear, healthy food and drinks, and even a few things for your pets. Selection varies by location — come browse on your next visit.
Car washes generally run $10 to $50 depending on the level of service. At Mint Eco we keep it simple and fairly priced: four Express Exterior washes — Clean, Shine, Protect and Mint. Single washes range from $12 to $26, and unlimited wash memberships run $25 to $45 a month, with members saving 25% on all interior and detail services.
Mint Eco has five locations across Palm Beach County, all open and ready to make you happy: Southern Blvd & Dixie Hwy, Okeechobee Blvd & FL Turnpike West, Okeechobee Blvd & FL Turnpike East, Palm Beach Lakes Blvd & I-95, and Indiantown Rd & I-95 in Jupiter — and our sixth location, Northlake & Coconut Blvd in Palm Beach Gardens, is opening soon. Find your nearest wash on our locations page.
Rain-X is a water-repellent treatment for your windshield — it beads water so it slides right off, making a real difference on the road. Our top wash, the Mint Wash, includes Rain-X along with Salt-Away, Graphene and Ceramic to shield your car from South Florida’s harsh elements and keep you driving safely in the rain.
Graphene is a carbon-based coating — one of the thinnest, strongest materials known — that bonds to your paint during the wash. It adds deep gloss and slickness, and because it layers with the Ceramic in our Mint Wash, the protection compounds: the more you wash, the stronger and shinier your finish gets.
Those cloudy rings — usually courtesy of South Florida sprinklers — are mineral deposits baked on by the sun. A regular wash removes fresh spots, while etched-in spots call for our detail team: polishing levels them out, and a wax and/or Ceramic Seal locks in the finish and makes the next round easier to rinse away. Pro tip: park out of sprinkler range when you can.
A touchless car wash uses high-pressure water and chemicals instead of brushes — and because it never actually touches your vehicle, it often can’t clean as thoroughly. Touchless washes also tend to rely on harsher chemicals that can wear on your vehicle’s exterior. Mint Eco is not touchless: our 26-step process uses soft Neoprene brushes that lift away the dirt and debris that scratch paint.
If you want the best, it’s the Mint Wash — a coat of Wax plus Rain-X, Graphene and Ceramic, layered together for the ultimate paint protection. That said, all four of our washes are good, and any wash is better than no wash: even a Clean lifts away the salt and grime that damage your car over time. And depending on your car’s condition, the best first step might be a detail — a full reset that brings the paint back to life — with regular washing keeping that fresh-off-the-showroom finish from there. Stop by and our staff will help you find the right path.
Unlimited Wash Membership
Join an unlimited wash membership for as low as $25 a month and wash as often as you like — it’s truly unlimited, and your savings start on your second wash of the month. We recommend washing weekly, which can add up to $765 a year in savings. Membership is good at all Mint Eco locations, includes 25% off detail and interior services, and runs month to month: no contracts, cancel anytime. And with the Mint Eco mobile app, you can manage it all from your phone — while earning loyalty points on every visit.
If you wash more than once a month — then yes! And if you’re washing less than twice a month, you’re doing your vehicle a disservice: South Florida’s harsh elements wear on it every single day. Washing weekly on a membership can save up to $765 a year versus paying per wash — plus 25% off interior and detail services, good at every Mint Eco location, with no contract. Your savings start on your very second wash of the month.
Most of our members choose the Mint Wash membership ($45/month) — our best wash, with Rain-X, Ceramic and Graphene layered on top of everything else we offer, for a glossy, water-repellent finish built for Florida. Protect ($40) brings Salt-Away and three layers of wax for serious defense against salt and sun — tire shine included — and Shine ($35) keeps your car glossy with wax and tire shine. Just want a clean car on a budget? Clean is $25 a month. Whichever fits, our staff will help you choose when you pull in.
Yes — unlimited wash members save 25% on all Mint Eco products and services, including interior and detail services, every time.
Each membership covers one vehicle. Getting a new car? We’ll move your membership to it — just use our online form or ask our on-site team. Want the whole household washing? Ask us about adding memberships for additional vehicles — or set one up yourself in seconds on our website or in the mobile app.
Anytime — switching plans is easy. Move up or down a wash level using our online form or with our on-site team, and the change applies to your next billing cycle.
Cancel anytime using our online form — on the website or right in the mobile app — and it processes changes to your account automatically. To avoid your next charge, cancel at least 5 days before your billing date.
Yes — and you’re in control. Because your membership runs month to month, you choose exactly how many months to freeze: one month, three, the whole snowbird season. We’ll keep all your details on file, and your benefits reactivate the moment you’re back at any Mint Eco location. Just use our online form to set it up.
Easy — manage your account anytime on the website or in the mobile app, or ask our on-site team to handle it during your visit. And if a payment ever fails, we’ll text you a link so you can update your payment method on the spot.
Our detail department — available at our full-service locations — is open Monday–Friday 9AM–5PM, Saturday 8AM–6PM, and Sunday 9AM–5PM. Walk-ins are always welcome, but for the quickest service, book an appointment online.
Not at all — leave your keys with us and we’ll call you when your vehicle is ready. If you’d rather stay, our spa-like lobby has free WiFi and coffee, plus healthy drinks and snacks for sale: a great spot to relax or get some work done. There’s also an outdoor lounge with Adirondack chairs, perfect for catching some sun. (We’ve even seen a nap or two.)
Appointments aren’t required, but we recommend them so we can get you in and out efficiently. Book right here on our Detail Services page.
It depends on the service — anywhere from about half an hour to half of the day for our most complete packages, based on your vehicle’s size and condition. We’ll give you an accurate estimate when you drop off — then unwind in our spa-like lobby or the resort-style outdoor lounge, or leave your keys and we’ll call you the moment it’s ready.
Yes — for extremely large vehicles like RVs, trailers and truck rigs, we can accommodate you at our Okeechobee Blvd & FL Turnpike West location (1950 Golden Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach FL, 33411), with hand washing, interior cleaning and full detailing available. Pricing depends on your vehicle’s size and the level of clean you need; we’ll assess it and quote you on the spot. A call ahead is appreciated so our team can coordinate smoothly.
Yes! We’ve seen it all — from motorcycles and golf carts to vintage military vehicles. Our detail team will take a look at your ride and build a custom quote around your goals. For the quickest service, call ahead to arrange a free detail consultation.
Yes — our detail team offers hand washing for all vehicles, from standard cars to oversized rigs. It’s great for a deeper, more thorough clean, done start to finish by hand — and for lasting protection, ask about our Ceramic Hand Wash, which finishes with a hand-applied ceramic coat. Between the tunnel and a hand wash, there’s a great option for every vehicle and every day.
A ceramic sealant is a liquid SiO2 (silica) coating that bonds to your paint, adding a lasting gloss and protection after a single application. It lowers your paint’s surface energy, leaving it slick and hydrophobic — water beads up and rolls off, and dirt has a much harder time sticking, so your car stays cleaner between washes. Ask our detail team about the Ceramic Seal, our hand-applied ceramic treatment — one of the best things you can do for your paint.
A clay bar deep-cleans your paint, pulling out the embedded contaminants a regular wash can’t reach — think of it like exfoliating for your car. The bar itself is a soft putty (picture Play-Doh) that glides over the surface and grabs whatever doesn’t belong. Your paint comes out glass-smooth and in a restored condition, ready to be sealed in with wax and/or ceramic.
Polishing picks up where the clay bar leaves off — it’s for the imperfections in the paint itself that claying can’t fix. We always prep the surface with a clay bar first, then our team works with dual-action polishers — their oscillating, rotating heads level light swirls, stubborn sprinkler water spots and oxidation evenly and safely, without the burn risk of an old-school rotary buffer. It’s the step that brings back that showroom look.
Wax adds shine and protection to your paint. We use carnauba wax — a natural wax from Brazilian palm trees — whose natural oils leave an amazing, warm shine. Think of it like sunscreen for your car: it shields against the brutal South Florida UV rays.
Three levels, built around how deep you want to go:
- Basic Interior — our quick, no-fuss refresh: vacuum, dust blow-out, all interior surfaces wiped down, window cleaning, and a wheel wipe & tire shine. In and out in about 15 minutes.
- Mini Interior Detail — a deep clean of every cabin surface — glass, dash, console, molding, door panels, and jambs — plus a deep vacuum of the seats and carpets and a deep clean of the floor mats. Finished with an interior dressing for UV protection and a clean, matte finish. Plan on about an hour.
- Full Interior Detail — everything in the Mini, plus deep cleaning of all floor carpets and fabric extraction or leather conditioning of all seats, depending on your interior. A ground-up interior reset — usually a few hours.
Not sure which fits? Our detail team will take a look and guide you to the right choice.
Generally, our fleet packages start at 10 vehicles for discounted unlimited wash memberships. Need something more customized? Get in touch and our team will build a plan around your fleet’s size and needs.
The same tunnel guidelines apply: height up to 86 inches (7′2″), tire width up to 14 inches, and track width up to 90 inches. Fleet vehicles too large for the tunnel? We can arrange hand washing for oversized vehicles — just ask and we’ll work out the details.
It depends on the setup, so we handle these case by case. For some configurations we can retract tunnel equipment to accommodate roof racks and similar modifications; for others, we’ll offer hand washing instead. Tell us what you’re running and we’ll find the best option.
However it works best for your fleet. For fleet memberships, we set up automatic monthly billing. For everything else — pay-per-wash, detailing, hand washes and more — we bill monthly for what your fleet uses.
Wash Packages
Once a week. Between the salt, dust, rain and heavy UV of South Florida, corrosive layers build up on your car all week long — and a quick wash keeps it protected and looking its best. Washing often won’t hurt your car, either: the Wax, Ceramic and Graphene in our better washes actually build protective layers the more you wash, so you’ll see the difference over time.
We keep it simple: four washes, each designed to clean and refresh your car.
- Clean is exactly what it sounds like — soap and water to lift away dirt and dust.
- Shine adds wax for a glossier finish, plus tire shine.
- Protect defends against South Florida’s elements with Salt-Away and three layers of wax — tire shine included.
- Mint Wash, our customers’ favorite, tops the menu with a coat of Wax plus Salt-Away, tire shine, Rain-X, Ceramic and Graphene: Rain-X beads water off your windshield for safer driving in the rain, Ceramic adds a slick protective layer with a deep gloss, and Graphene bonds to the body — and because Ceramic and Graphene layer and work together, every wash makes the protection stronger and the shine richer.
Salt-Away is a trusted product from the marine industry — built to stop salt corrosion on boats, and just as effective on cars. In South Florida, salt in the air and rain settles onto the roads and puddles you drive through, quietly rusting your undercarriage. Our Protect and Mint Washes apply Salt-Away right where it matters most, helping your car keep its color, shine and durability.
About five minutes for an exterior wash, start to finish — including a hand-towel finish by our team for a perfect result. Adding a Basic Interior? That’s about 15 more minutes, so plan on roughly 20 minutes for the full-service experience.
No. Our tunnel equipment is made from soft Neoprene — a wetsuit-like material that’s safe on paint — and our brushes are carefully maintained to clean thoroughly without harming your finish.
Neoprene — widely considered the best material for tunnel wash brushes. It’s soft and gentle, with a nonporous closed-cell foam that physically can’t trap the dirt and debris that scratch paint.
We’ll make it right. Our Customer Happiness Guarantee means we’ll re-do or adjust your service before you leave the property, so you leave happy. Notice something after you get home? Bring it back and we’ll take care of you. Every vehicle should leave in Mint condition — and on the rare occasion one doesn’t, we’ll do everything in our power to fix it.
