Vertex DIY Dog Wash is a self-service dog wash at 169 Randwick Road in Moera, Lower Hutt. It sits within a Vertex self-service laundry, which runs large commercial washers, high-speed dryers and contactless payment. Dog wash stations are offered at selected Vertex locations. The wash stations are K900 V2.0 units with a professional tub that has adjustable settings, warm water, pet-safe shampoos and powerful dryers, all included. The tubs have non-slip surfaces and drainage designed to keep the mess down, so owners do not have to clean up at home.
The site suggests making a visit fit into the day: wash the dog while the laundry runs, then get pizza or gelato at Pizzlato next door, or use the nearby library and playground. The laundry takes a kiosk payment by Eftpos or card, and customers can give a mobile number to receive a text when a cycle is nearly finished. The site also says the business has dedicated one washer to pet bedding, which is washed separately, and it asks customers to vacuum bedding at home and check pockets before loading.