The Mallo family’s Splash Car Wash locations take vehicle cleaning to the next level
By Adam Cook
Keeping up with your vehicle is not just about getting from point A to point B.
Enter Splash Car Wash, where you’ll discover one of Northeast Ohio’s most extensive car wash tunnels and auto detailing services, inviting you to step up your ride, take the wheel in style, and turn heads wherever the road takes you.
The first of its kind in the region, Splash’s 175-foot car wash tunnels can be described as nothing short of an experience.
“This isn’t your ordinary, run-of-the-mill tunnel wash,” Splash Vice President Danielle Mallo says. “It’s like a show.”
Splash’s extended runway, implementing top-of-the-line technology, provides additional cleaning time for your vehicle and ensures optimal results, allowing cleansing agents from Simonize—an industry standard bearer—to break down and effectively remove the accumulated dirt and grime that dull your paint over time, leaving a lackluster appearance.
In stark contrast to traditional car wash tunnels that leave some feeling claustrophobic, a curved polycarbonate roof enhances the sense of openness and brightness found in Splash’s extra-long, spacious tunnels.
Danielle’s hand has been on the wheel, helping steer the family business since 2015, when her grandfather, John Mallo, alongside her father, Splash President Joe Mallo, founded the company they named after their beloved family boat.
Though John passed away last year, Danielle says he would be pleased to see his dream realized. “My grandfather was never content to simply steer the ship,” Danielle says. “Our approach has always centered around delivering the utmost quality in everything we do.”
The family continued the founder’s legacy, diving into two levels of detailing: Express Interior Cleaning and Fine Detail and Repair, including paintless dent repair, wheel rash repair and windshield chip repair.
Express Interior Cleaning starts at $15 for standard vehicles and $20 for XL vehicles for Splash members on select wash plans.
But if you want to roll out the red carpet so it feels like you just rolled off the lot, Splash’s Fine Detail and Repair is where it’s at and includes a range of options. Technicians can take care of the whole works, steam cleaning upholstery and conditioning leather, and giving your ride a hand wax and buff topped off with a ceramic coat. Just make an appointment online or give them a ring.
The gift of a clean car and protection from winter salt, spring pollen, summer haze, and autumn acorns is universally appreciated, and the ease of use for both giver and receiver make it a hassle-free option any time of the year.
“Splash gift cards can be purchased and used at any of the Splash locations,” Danielle says.
You can treat yourself with a membership—the FastPass is your ticket to unlimited car washes and $3 off every Express Interior Cleaning. So, whenever you go from point A to point B, you’re bound to leave an impression.
Splash sets out to make every one of its customers feel like the captain of their own ship.
“We recognize that transportation, for most of us, is our second-largest expenditure next to housing,” Danielle explains. “With that in mind, we prioritize equipment, products and services that protect our customers’ investment. The Splash team works diligently to provide the highest-quality wash possible, outside and inside, so our customers can enjoy the ride to the fullest.”
With the money you pour in to your ride, you owe it yourself to have it reflect pride of ownership—a clean cabin, crystal-clear mirrors and windows for maximum visibility, and assured protection from road salt, bird droppings, tree sap and other corrosive elements that impact resale value. Whether it’s Express Interior Cleaning or Fine Detail and Repair, it’s an all-hands-on-deck effort.
Express Interior Cleaning makes your ride shine in approximately 10 minutes as your car embarks on a precision-conveyed journey, with technicians vacuuming soft surfaces, wiping down hard surfaces, and polishing windows and mirrors for a fresh outlook.
“Your car gets the dirtiest in the winter with all the mud, sludge, and salt, and our lounge is particularly inviting this time of year,” Danielle says. “You don’t have to endure the frigid cold—our waiting room is a warm, comfortable landing spot waiting for a mere 10 minutes of your time while we take care of the cleaning, all at a reasonable price.”
When you’re ready for your ride to shine, Splash makes it happen. Find the Splash Car Wash nearest you in Fairlawn at 130 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road (330-576-3940), in Green at 3405 S. Arlington Road, (330-536-WASH [9274]), or in Coventry at 3385 Manchester Road (234-334-1173). Explore monthly memberships at SplashCarWashCo.com, and don’t forget to follow their Facebook and Instagram pages for exclusive deals.