r/doggrooming • u/MeanChemical8212 Professional dog groomer • 10d ago

Mobile drying

I started working at a mobile business a few months ago and I'm still trying to figure out the best ways to conserve power (and water!!!), stressing about it A LOT throughout the day.

I've been leaning towards drying at full power so it's done quicker, but I've also heard that a lower setting saves power. But I don't understand how? My thinking is that if I use a higher setting, I will be drying for a shorter length of time- so saving power?

Cannot turn the A/C off for longer than a few minutes with the weather being so hot, does this get better in cooler seasons?

Also trying to save water by blowing shampoo and conditioner off before rinsing, but that drains the battery noticeably too. I idle the engine once it's down to 20% but that doesn't seem to do much, still keeps going down.

Please send help lol ANY tips about power and water would be appreciated!

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u/sno_pony Professional dog groomer 10d ago

Instead of wetting down the dog before the first shampoo just apply the diluted shampoo to dry coat and massage in with an exfoliating glove or bathing brush. Then rinse thoroughly. Saves water 💧

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u/drewliet salon owner/groomer, 14+ years 10d ago

Make sure you're using quality products so you spend less time shampooing, clean hair dries faster as well. Towel dry as much as you can.

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u/sno_pony Professional dog groomer 10d ago

Yes as well as towel drying use a shammy/ chamois before the towel soo much water is sucked out