15 Years of the Morclean Petrol-Powered Wheelie Bin Wash: A Machine That Stands the Test of Time

15 years. One machine. Thousands of bins cleaned.

In an industry where technology is constantly evolving, there is something special about a machine that continues to prove its worth year after year.

This year, we’re celebrating 15 years of the Morclean petrol-powered wheelie bin wash — a machine that has become a familiar sight for bin washing businesses across the UK and a trusted workhorse for operators looking for a practical, reliable and cost-effective way to build a bin cleaning business.

From a simple idea to a proven workhorse

When Morclean developed its trailer-mounted petrol-powered bin wash, the aim was straightforward: create a machine that could make professional wheelie bin cleaning easier, faster and more accessible.

Fifteen years later, that philosophy remains at the heart of the Custom Plus Petrol Bin Wash.

Designed as a fully self-contained, trailer-mounted system, the machine combines a heavy-duty galvanised chassis, a baffled 350-litre water tank, stainless-steel catchment tray and petrol-powered high-pressure cleaning system. It is built to work hard, day after day. 

And perhaps that is one of the biggest reasons it has stood the test of time.

Built for business

The petrol-powered Custom Plus was designed with entrepreneurs in mind.

For someone starting a new bin washing business, having equipment that is compact, portable and straightforward to operate can make all the difference. For an established operator, the same machine can provide a valuable addition to an existing fleet.

The system can clean two domestic wheelie bins at once or one commercial bin, with an integrated lifting mechanism operated at the touch of a button. A typical domestic bin can be washed in around 10–30 seconds, helping operators get through more bins during a working day. It is also more than a bin washer.

The trailer-mounted system can be used as a pressure washer for applications such as driveways, paving, patios and decking, creating opportunities for operators to generate additional revenue from the same piece of equipment. 

Fifteen years of innovation

While the core concept has remained remarkably consistent, Morclean's approach has always been about developing equipment around the needs of real-world operators.

The Custom Plus incorporates features designed to make everyday operation practical, including:

• A Honda GX electric-start engine
• High-pressure three-cylinder ceramic piston pump
• Pressure of up to 2,175 PSI
• 350-litre rotationally moulded polyethylene water tank
• 12V hydraulic lift
• Six-stage water filtration
• Heavy-duty battery
• Low-voltage protected electrics
• Integrated frost protection
• Long-reach 1.5-metre wash lance. 

These aren't simply numbers on a specification sheet. They represent the practical requirements of a machine expected to earn its keep.

The importance of water recycling

One of the defining features of the Morclean bin washing system is its approach to water management.

Once a bin has been cleaned, the wash water is collected in the stainless-steel catchment tray before passing through the filtration system and being returned for reuse.

The Custom Plus uses a multi-stage filtration process, including screens and filters designed to remove debris and help maintain water quality throughout the working day. The system also incorporates a silver-impregnated tube to inhibit bacterial growth, with the water being aerated before entering the main tank.

For a professional bin washing business, recycling the wash water isn't just a useful feature — it is fundamental to operating an efficient system.

A machine designed to keep working

Perhaps the most impressive thing about reaching 15 years isn't simply the age of the design.

It's what those 15 years represent.

A bin washing machine spends its working life outdoors, on roads, at customers' properties and in demanding working environments. It needs to be practical to transport, straightforward to operate and robust enough to cope with repeated daily use.

The Custom Plus was built around those realities.

Its galvanised heavy-gauge steel chassis and durable components are designed to provide a long service life, while the trailer-mounted format means the vehicle towing the machine isn't permanently dedicated to the bin washing operation. 

That combination of durability and flexibility has helped make the machine such an enduring part of Morclean's range.

15 years — and the story continues

The world of cleaning equipment has changed considerably over the past 15 years. Regulations have evolved, customer expectations have changed and new technologies have emerged.

Morclean continues to develop its range accordingly, including newer bin washing solutions designed around changing requirements and legislation.

But there is still a place for equipment that has proven itself.

The petrol-powered Custom Plus is a reminder that good engineering doesn't necessarily have to be complicated. Sometimes, the most successful machines are those that simply do their job — reliably, efficiently and repeatedly.

Celebrating the people behind the machine

Of course, a machine doesn't build a business on its own.

Behind every Custom Plus are the people who operate it: entrepreneurs who have built bin washing rounds from scratch, established cleaning companies that have expanded their services, and operators who have spent countless early mornings and long days keeping Britain's wheelie bins clean.

For 15 years, the Morclean petrol-powered wheelie bin wash has been part of those journeys.

That's what we're really celebrating.

Not just 15 years of a machine.

15 years of businesses started.
15 years of businesses grown.
15 years of bins cleaned.
15 years of engineering, development and customer feedback.

And after 15 years, this trusted workhorse is still doing what it was designed to do.

Clean bins. Build businesses. Keep working.

Here's to the next chapter.

Happy 15th anniversary to the Morclean petrol-powered wheelie bin wash.

See more here or get in touch with the knowledgable Morclean team on 01246 471147 or info@morclean.com.