Starting A Home-Based Detailing Business: 10 Years Later

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Nearly 10 years ago, I started my detailing business with more determination than experience—and a whole lot to learn. In this video, I’m sharing the real story behind how it all began, including never-before-seen photos and some of the toughest moments that shaped me along the way.

From working out of my home to navigating the challenges no one talks about, this is an honest look at what it really takes to build a detailing business from the ground up. If you’re chasing something of your own, I hope this gives you both perspective and motivation.

Product recommendations for those starting out:

Coleman 13x13 tent: https://amzn.to/4u2PRnO

NewAge cabinets: https://bit.ly/4tmQAjs

Garage led lights: https://amzn.to/41NwTW5

Lights for polishing: https://amzn.to/4cVIPv9

Bottle holders: https://amzn.to/3OTxxhM

Polishing rack: https://amzn.to/4eu0jA0

Rigid vac: https://rb.gy/8toyy

Detailing hose kit: https://amzn.to/41K9moY

Bissell Spot Clean Pro: https://amzn.to/42Y3TJG

Wet vac extractor diy kit: https://amzn.to/4vGWNIE

Aqua Pro Vac: https://www.aquaprovac.com/products/portable-carpet-extractor-auto-detailer?sca_ref=8265019.pgJ2UCAq0yQq6AT

Drill : https://amzn.to/3o85qOC

Drill brush: https://rb.gy/au8ue

Ryobi APW: http://bit.ly/41JYE1S

Quivr hose: https://thehouseofrags.com/products/quivr-steel-braided-hose?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH

Spray gun for pressure washer + foam cannon : https://rb.gy/lrhj8

Foam cannon: https://thehouseofrags.com/products/quivr-foam-cannon?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH

Buckets (get 2 for wash and wheels): https://amzn.to/3pKeBFk

Grit guard: https://bit.ly/3Z0HgCs

Wheel well brush: https://bit.ly/3jVIMH9

Wheel spoke brush: https://bit.ly/3YaOsLg

Tire brush: https://bit.ly/3pEj1hb

Wheel face brush: https://amzn.to/3BwSy7N

Detail brush: https://bit.ly/3LXIERv

Interior brushes I recommend: https://bit.ly/3MvZlop

Autofiber scrub ninja: https://amzn.to/4sNGU0C

Drying towel: https://bit.ly/3xyApVc

Wash mitt: https://bit.ly/3kcIs6V

Microfibers for interiors: https://bit.ly/451jzxP

Microfibers for paint: https://bit.ly/3OhGHCe

Glass cleaner: https://bit.ly/3ZKQvXQ

Plastic cleaner-

Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/pink-perfection-cleaner/

Better: https://bit.ly/3Zj42Fb

Carpet & Upholstery cleaner-

Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/zap-it-stain-remover-cleaner/

Better: https://bit.ly/3BuYj5I

Best: https://bonnetpro.com/shop/

Dressing: https://bit.ly/3W8Qyfo

Degreaser (for engines, door jambs, bugs, tires and wheels even- dilute 5:1): https://amzn.to/3MxhkuL

Tire and wheel cleaner-

Good: https://bit.ly/3Bt83h7

Better: https://bit.ly/41DbiNn

Car soap-

Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/dirt-buster-soap/

Better: https://bit.ly/41IoIrt

Best: https://bit.ly/3nH75KD

Clay bar: https://bit.ly/44uwiZj

Clay towel: https://thehouseofrags.com/products/clay-towel-1?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH

Protection-

Good: https://bit.ly/42IW9f1

Better: https://amzn.to/41H9tz8

Best: https://amzn.to/3MxJx4w

Tire dressing (can be used for tires as well as exterior trim) -

Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/aqua-gloss-tire-interior-dressing/

Best: https://bit.ly/3MwG32d

Affiliate links and coupon codes to my favorite detailing sites (by using them you help support this channel so thank you!)

- https://bonnetpro.com/shop/ (Chelseadetailing10 saves you 10% off the carpet cleaning chemicals I use)

-The House Of Rags: https://thehouseofrags.com/?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH (A2D10 saves you 10% off)

-Car Supplies Warehouse: https://carsupplieswarehouse.com?sca_ref=1758999.97xjj0MJ2y (CHELSEA10 saves you 10% off)

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-Superior Products: https://superiorproducts.com/?afl=Attention_2_Details

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My name is Chelsea- I am a wife, mom of 2, follower of Jesus and I own Attention 2 Details, a home-based detailing business in Lancaster, PA. I started detailing at the age of 15 and now at 41 am a stay at home mom with a thriving home based detailing business. God is good! I share tips and tricks on detailing as well as product reviews and satisfying, transformation videos.

Many of these products were purchased by me to review on this channel however some were sent to me for free to review. All reviews are my honest opinion however. Purchases made through affiliate links that I provide help support this channel with a small commission at no extra cost you. Thank you for your support!

I am a Car Supplies Warehouse, Ethos, THOR, Mckees 37, DiyDetail, Amazon, Bio Bombs, Aqua Pro Vac, Ripclean, Vonixx and Detailed Image affiliate. (Yeah I know that’s a lot. It’s how we are able to make a little something for the time it takes to make these videos because ad revenue isn’t all that much)

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