Cleaner Quicker Car Wash

Sedona, United States

3.5

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20 reviews

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+1 928-862-4001
Website:
cleanerquickercarwash.com
Address:
1515 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336
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0.8 miVerde Lynx
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Sedona) 10:09 AM Thursday, June 5, 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Our goal at Cleaner Quicker is for our customers to be proud of the appearance of their vehicle and enjoy being with us.

We provide three kinds of service to help achieve that goal, and we allow our customers to choose what they want done to the exterior and interior separately, rather than force them into predefined packages mixing both.

1. Express Tunnel: Uses neoprene brushes that won’t hold water and dirt like cloth brushes so won’t scratch or smear finishes or scrub off wax. We offer three washes, all taking 2 ½ minutes. They include up to 12 high quality treatments up to Carnauba wax. Our top wash offers the best of a hand and tunnel wash– adding substantial hand pre-​wash to get at tough grime or bugs and areas that any tunnel brushes have difficulty reaching efficiently. Windows and mirrors are hand blown extra dry at tunnel exit. All include free, powerful, easy-​to-​use vacuums. Express self-​serve terminal allows in and out in as little as 5 minutes.

2. Express Detail: Three drive-​in detailing packages for vacuuming, window cleaning, interior cleaning and conditioning, wheel wipe, tire shine. Done thoroughly and carefully. Different color, single use towels for each part of the car to avoid transferring grit or using chemicals incorrectly.

3. Luxury Detailing: We use the best equipment and materials to clean carpets, clean/​re-​condition seats, hand wax and wash, remove scratches-​blemishes, restore paint & headlights, detail wheels, remove pet hair, and more.

History

Established in 2014.

The building and land for Cleaner Quicker was purchased in August of 2014. The prior bankrupt carwash was in such disrepair and the equipment so ineffective that the building had to be totally renovated and all the equipment replaced. The new equipment cleans thoroughly and applies treatments superbly. Its brushes are made of neoprene, which won’t hold water and dirt like the cloth brushes used by most carwashes, and thus won’t scratch or smudge and won’t get heavy and increase risks of damage. Softened, charcoal filtered, reverse osmosis rinse water is spot free. Top quality POS and central vacuum systems and detailing equipment were obtained. A café lounge with Starbucks, other coffees, teas, snacks, sundries, featuring local artists was created. Two proven and experienced senior managers were hired to add in-​depth carwash and detailing expertise. Staff was recruited and trained, new procedures developed, and service packages defined. Cleaner Quicker opened in October 2015

Meet the Manager

Bill J.

Manager

Bill has an extensive business career as a SVP Finance and Planning of a Fortune 100 company, a Chairman, CEO of a Fortune 500 company, and a strategic consultant to small and large companies. He later co-​founded a prevention-​focused health institute, and is chairman of an investors committee overseeing a Ponzi scheme bankruptcy. Deborah J, the owner of Cleaner Quicker, also has extensive senior management experience and expertise. She was a financial and planning executive with General Electric for many years, and later was Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff for Gray Line Worldwide. They moved to Sedona full time in 2011 from Colorado after spending part time in Sedona for many years. In their free time they enjoy hiking the Sedona red rocks with Turk, their happy and friendly golden retriever, who also loves meeting customers and their dogs as they arrive at Cleaner Quicker.

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20 reviews of Cleaner Quicker Car Wash

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Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
It’s like family. They remember your car and are always are happy to have you return. My car looks like new after their hard work. Cost less than detailing Scottsdale charges.
Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
These guys are great. I have taken three cars to them for full details inside and out. The service is awesome. They really want to make sure you are happy with the work provided. All three vehicles looks like they had just rolled off of the dealership floor. One of them was a Jeep Rubicon that had not been washed in over a year and had been used in very muddy rock crawling 4×4 conditions. If it hadn’t been for the chewed up tires (from the 4×4-ing) you would have never known it wasn’t brand new. Well done guys!
Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
More than a carwash. It’s closer to car detailing. My car has been mistaken for a new car (it’s a 2008) twice since getting it washed. Every time I get in my car, it feels new to me.
I pulled up to the car wash and was immediately greeted outside by a friendly & smiling face. After a few minutes assessing my needs, my car was on it’s way.
I went all out for the ‘everything’ package, an amazing value for $ 40 (packages range from $ 15+ up). I spent 45 minutes at the shop waiting for my car. Indoor and outdoor seating areas are clean and spacious. Free wifi and popcorn for visitors. They sell snacks, drinks, and local souvenirs/​gifts.
It’s been 3 weeks since my visit and my car remains shiny and my wheels spotless. It truly does look like a new car :) adding life back to my vehicle. I will definitely return and have already recommended their services to friends.
Place rating: 1
Sedona, AZ
I don’t mind spending a bit more for a good job but this is quite expensive and they won’t even dry the car completely (even if you ask), so you drive away and get streaks. If you ask for door jams to be dried, the answer is flat out NO.
It’s the first and only car wash I’ve ever been to where they wash the car before vacuuming it, which leaves dirt spots on the car. Seems backwards don’t you think? I will go to the self service car wash and do a much better job.
Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
This is by far, the absolute best carwash I have ever patronized. The water is put through a reverse osmosis filtration system, & the tunnel incorporates state-​of-​the-​art equipment.
The tunnel has employees that are expert-​fully trained to practically wash your vehicle prior to driving it through the wash tunnel.
If you desire detail services, they employee meticulous detailers, that leave no stone unturned. You will be pleased with their thorough detail jobs.
The gift shop is chock-​full of yummy goodies, and eye– pleasing gifts to purchase. The gifts offered are both practical, decorative & fun.
The owners are awesome. They are super-​duper nice & knowledgeable.
My vehicle never looked better!
I joined the monthly unlimited wash program, & highly recommend it.
Place rating: 1
Sedona, AZ
Well in all honesty, this is the most expensive car wash I have ever been in? Every thing is AL A CART. It wouldn’t be bad if they were good, unfortunate they are not even close. It is just my opinion that the animals are running the zoo with little or no quality control. I was going to Cali and want my car ship shape. I drove up and was met by a company rep. I told them what I wanted and honestly it was over a hundred bucks WOOOOOO. I payed in cash. They said 1 hr, 2 hrs later the car comes out. Not at all what I expected for the money? I had to ask them to clean up a couple of things they didn’t clean like windows or vacuum Gee that used to be standard in my day? Then on the way to Cali I don’t smoke, so for the most part never open my ash tray I always leave her open for the phone charge. Well I opened my ash tray to charge my phone, much to my surprise it fell to the floor. They never told me they broke it or offered to fix it? I should have known when I found it closed? I read an article in a book on the table while I was waiting, It said these two jokers were a CEO and a CFO. Of what I don’t know? However it is clear to me they never rode range on a work crew, because this place is a joke. I hope you read this, before you use this Car Wash? This Is anything but efficient or does it seem to have any kind of QUALITY CONTROL IN PLACE. I find it funny that this guy William always has an answer to a POOR RATING, well sir, maybe If you did the job CORRECT the first time you wouldn’t be wasting so much CORPORATE, TIME trying to justify your POOR QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP. You were a «CEO» act like one.
Place rating: 5
Flagstaff, AZ
Decided not to sell my 10 year old Mercedes after all as it came out looking perfectly shiny and new after the premium wash and expert, conscientious hand waxing/​buffing job done at QCCW! Keep up the good work — we need this quality car wash/​detailing in our little town…
Place rating: 5
San Antonio, TX
Cleaner Quicker Car Wash is the honored recipient of my very first 5 Star rating! I visited Sedona for a week and, needing a car wash after a drive from Texas, spotted Cleaner Quicker Car Wash on 89A in Sedona. I was greeted by Debbie J, who checked my van in and took my order. Debbie made several suggestions for various services that I took advantage. The waiting area was well appointed, with a wide selection of flavored gourmet coffees, as well as complementary popcorn and reading material. Then I was privileged to meet Bill J. I learnedl Debbie & Bill are the proprietors and Bill ensured my van was taken care of by their attentive staff.
I have an annual vehicle wash contract back home in Texas and the service and care provided me in Texas doesn’t hold a candle to Cleaner & Quicker’s! I can attest to the fact that my two year old van hasn’t looked as clean (inside & out) since the day I drove it off the dealer’s lot!
I highly recommend Cleaner Quicker Car Wash!
Dr. B. Thomson
Texas
Place rating: 1
Cleveland, OH
I suspect this place has a bait & switch scam for people with out of town plates and/​or the elderly. My elderly father and I pulled into this place, and chose the lane for the automated wash, rather than the hand wash. We didn’t want a fancy hand car wash– we just wanted to clear some of the road dust off the car. We went up to put our money in the machine, and we were stopped by a very nice young man who recommended that if we chose the cheapest automated wash, we should «upgrade» to having hand washing around the lower part of our vehicle. Now our car had road dust from our drive through New Mexico, but it wasn’t filthy or mud-​covered. We declined the upgrade, and the young man warned us nicely that the car might not come out of the automated wash perfectly clean. We said we were okay with that. But as we approached the automatic wash, a frantic blonde women wearing a headset told us that we couldn’t use the automated wash– that our car was «too dirty» and would muck up the machine. Now I’m no authority on car washes, but I am from Cleveland, Ohio, where cars get super dirty and covered with salt and crap all winter long, and people wash their cars once a week during the winter. NEVER have I heard that my winter dirty car would «muck up the system,» even at my neighborhood’s environmentally friendly clean car wash. This was a scam, plain and simple. I bet a lot of out-​of-​towners believe the crap about mucking up the car wash, or elderly people think, «gee, if they recommend the more expensive wash, I should get it. Instead, go West on 89A and get your car washed at Auto Wash Express. Do it yourself bays and an automated wash, no hassle.
Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
I just moved to Sedona from Santa Monica. I’ve been to hundreds of car wash spots, but this place is the best one I’ve ever been to. Bill (Owner) takes his time to get to know you, and walks you through the process of the car wash. Everyone that works there is really nice. There is a receptionist in the front that is also really nice along with her dog. I refuse to take my Panamera anywhere else. I recommend this place to anyone! Specially if you have a high end vehicle.
Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
I have been taking my car here every two weeks for the last 5 months. The first time I went there, the owner, Debbie, greeted me with a big smile and made me feel very welcome. She went out of her way to ensure I got what I needed. The price was lower than what I paid in Scottsdale. My wait was less than 15 minutes. That included a wash, inside cleaning, and vacuuming. I was surprised when the guy came in to tell me my car was ready. They did a great job, and have continued to do so. When they offered Unlimited Car Washes for a monthly fee, I went for it. It has paid for itself over and over. I have a nice car and I like to keep it looking good. Yesterday I went here and they were closed. I walked in to talk with staff and find out when they would be open again. It turns out that they were closed because it had been raining. It had stopped, so the owner opened up the car wash for me and they washed my car. I really appreciated that. Another good job.
Their waiting area is the best I have ever experienced. It is clean, and neat. That includes the restroom. They offer 42 flavors of coffee, hot chocolate and tea. It is free between 9 – 9:30 am. They also offer free popcorn. I appreciate that they have good magazines available. For tourists, there are vortex books, Sedona souvenirs, and even as a local I have found interesting items for sale there.
The location could not be more convenient for me. I can stop by here on my way to work. Woohoo!
Place rating: 2
Phoenix, AZ
If you have an hour to kill and want to eat some expensive popcorn this is the place. I have been here twice and had the same experience both times.
First if you are behind 1 or 2 cars get out a good book because you will be waiting a good 10 – 15 min as the check in is very slow. The same person checking in cars drives them around to the wash and also runs inside to take payment. Both times I went there were people standing around waiting for help.
Once inside and paid plan on a 45 min nap for your car to be finished.
You have 3 interior and 3 exterior options. Both visits I optioned for the $ 12 interior and $ 12 exterior package but was told that because I have a Jeep and it has a spare tire on the back I have to pay an up charge. I also was told that the $ 12 interior cleaning includes cleaning the mats but if I want my rubber mats actually washed off it is extra so I’m going to assume $ 12 is for a basic vacuum job only. I think the total was close to $ 30 both visits which is on the high side but for a good cleaning it’s worth it to me.
Unfortunately the quality of the interior and exterior work is what you can get from most $ 5-​$ 10 car washes and not a $ 25-​$ 30 service. There was dirt still on the seats, mats and trim. The exterior had sections of dirt that was not cleaned off. I had to finish the work myself at home because I did not have any more time to donate to these guys.
The only reason I can see this business having any success is because they are the only one in town. They get 1 extra star for the popcorn.
Pro’s
Free popcorn
Free coffee
Con’s
Anything related to washing a vehicle
Very slow
Understaffed
Place rating: 2
Sedona, AZ
Over 1 hour to get a basic car wash. Way too long.
Place rating: 2
Sedona, AZ
I appreciated that I got a response in April. I keep hoping things will get better but this afternoon they were telling people they don’t have the staff and it would be an hour before they could have the car washed and the inside cleaned. Not the extra detailing job, but the regular upgraded car wash.
I can’t tell you how much we want to like this new ownership, but it just isn’t happening. Last time I went in May, there was a young woman who did an excellent job inside, but I still waited about 45 minutes until my car was ready.
There is an issue at this car wash that is keeping them from offering service in a reasonable amount of time. I can’t imagine how many people drive away because they don’t have more than 20 – 30 minutes… which is about the max time people have to wait for a regular inside cleaning and a washing.
I have heard this company also owns the car wash farther west on 89A, but I don’t know if that’s true. While you don’t get the inside cleaned, you do pay the machine and get your car wash quickly, depending upon the line.
Place rating: 5
Sedona, AZ
Based on what a fabulous job these guys did on my original wash, I decided to take my 94 jeep in for a full detail. Before this I was going to have it painted because the hood and top had so much sun damage. When I went to pick my jeep up I could see it shinning from the street! It now looks more like a classic/​vintage car rather than an old beater. It no longer needs a paint job and it STILL shines over two months of rain and mud and sitting in the sun all day. They also detailed the inside and got that «old car» smell out. I know one thing, if I ever go to sell any of my cars, I will always take it here first, because I think this added more value to my car. Friendly people too!
Place rating: 4
Ontario, CA
They got me in even though they were closing! Had a long drive home and they shampooed my carpets to look like new! Great job and service!
Place rating: 1
Phoenix, AZ
Visited this weekend because dirt and mud is, well, gross. And my car doesn’t like it, either.
I’ve been a regular at the previous iteration of this car wash, and I was looking forward to the new car wash, as the previous business (Arizona Auto Wash) was truly an abomination in its final days. While you can no longer watch your car going through the tunnel (they removed/​drywalled over the windows) the waiting area is more inviting and CLEAN.
There wasn’t much of a line when I arrived, and I was presented with a menu of 3 exterior wash options and 3 interior cleaning options. I think the cheapest combo ends up being around $ 15, and the most expensive around $ 40, not including «detail services». This is quite expensive for a car wash of this type, but that’s Sedona for you.
The team was efficient, but not overly friendly. My wash was performed quickly, but the results were mediocre. Perhaps it’s the machinery, but someone should have been checking the results as the car left the tunnel. Note: There is NO «dry line» at this car wash. No one wipes down, cleans up, or inspects your car at the end of the run through the wash tunnel.
Of note: I’m surprised and somewhat disappointed to see Chris, the old manager, back in the ranks at this car wash. In the past, I have found him evasive and unwilling to make things right when his crew failed to properly complete a wash service.
Bottom Line: If you’re in dire need of a wash and don’t trust the gas station automated washes (or don’t want to do it yourself), this is an okay choice, but inspect your car before accepting the work performed.
Pros:
— Clean, well-​lit, and renovated facility
— LOTS of staff
— Convenient location to all of West and Uptown Sedona
Cons:
— Oh, my! Expensive! Go to Cottonwood.
— No QC (quality control) after the wash line — NO DRY LINE
— Mediocre results with the new equipment when staff isn’t QC’ing
Place rating: 1
Sedona, AZ
(I had posted this under the old business name in December but moved it here under the new name)
Previously, the place (Arizona Car Wash) was terribly slow, but at least they did a fair job for a decent charge. With the new ownership, I paid almost $ 25 + a $ 3 tip for a midsize SUV wash; and that’s not even the highest wash price with all the extras. I don’t think I ever paid more for a wash or had a worse experience. The machinery scratched my paint, and the crew did a sloppy job of wiping and drying. I don’t care about the new décor or coffee machine; I went for a car wash, not the ambiance. I take good care of our cars and this place won’t see them again; I’d rather drive to Cottonwood.
Place rating: 5
Bloomfield Hills, MI
A little expensive but considering the location it’s to be expected. They do offer free vacuums so that does make up for the cost, we paid 12.99 for gold exterior wash. The vacuums have wide and narrow heads and two hoses per-​unit so two people can vacuum a car at one time. When your wash is done they have a couple people blowing out all the crevices windows which is cool. They spent a good 3 to 4 minutes air drying the car and wiping it down so I recommend having a dollar or two at least for a tip. Nice and polite service!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
WAAAAYYY nicer than the old place. The new management has done a fantastic job remodeling the place and it’s very relaxing.
Clean and friendly — perfect combination!
Plus the cute doggy Turk kept my daughter busy while we waited for the car to get cleaned :)
Highly recommended!!!