Express Wash Concepts (EWC) announced the grand opening of its newest Clean Express Auto Wash at 645 Richmond Rd. in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
EWC operates 132 express wash locations across Greater Cleveland, Detroit, Toledo, Dayton, Columbus, Hampton Roads and Pittsburgh. An additional 12 EWC locations are under construction, including two Greater Cleveland locations in Warrensville Heights and Medina.
“Our growth in Northeast Ohio continues to be driven by customers choosing value and convenience without compromise,” said John Roush, founder and CEO of Express Wash Concepts. “Our new Richmond Heights location allows us to extend our best-in-class wash experience while supporting local jobs and long-term community investment.”
To celebrate the grand opening, the Richmond Road location will offer free “Ceramic 4 Ultra” signature washes (a $26 value) from Jan. 9-18, 2026. Guests can also join the Wash Smart Unlimited Club at 50% off for the first three months, top two wash packages.
For every new membership purchased during the event, Clean Express will donate $10 to Step Forward to further their mission of propelling educational attainment and economic self-sufficiency for multiple generations throughout Cuyahoga County. Additional grand-opening promotions include a $50 Clean Express gift card available for only $25, with all proceeds benefiting Step Forward.
Gift cards purchased at the Richmond Road location may be used at any Clean Express or EWC location. Homegrown and locally operated, Clean Express offers wash equipment, complimentary professional-grade vacuums and customer service, with all washes backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
The Wash Smart Unlimited Club enables members to easily clean and protect their vehicles, while enjoying the convenience and value of unlimited washing at any EWC location. Spanning 53 locations across Greater Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Toledo, the Clean Express brand portfolio has earned repeated recognition for high-quality service, strong workplace culture and customer satisfaction — including multiple Top Workplaces honors from Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer.