Owners: Frequently Asked Questions
Do customers use the Misting Systems?
Guests are extremely receptive to Sunscreen Mist misting systems and will often be repeat customers.
How will Sunscreen Mist impact on-site retail sales?
It will capture all of the people who don't want to buy a bottle of Sunscreen. Sunscreen Mist owners will retain never had Sunscreen sales by capturing potential customers who act impulsively on vacation. People who recently become burnt unexpectantly will be able to protect themselves by using a convenient Sunscreen Mist misting system (no attendant required). Sales of Mist applications are a high-impact way of increasing overall Sunscreen sales while improving margins. Moreover, each Sunscreen Mist application can realize 400+% ROI, which is on average twice as much ROI as traditional retail Sunscreen sales.
What kind of guest will use the misting systems?
The misting systems are designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of users:
- Elderly users with mobility problems
- Young children who want to get covered quickly and think the booth is fun
- Business travelers who did not bring sunscreen nor have a companion to apply lotion
- Adults, aged 21-70, concerned about the sun's harmful effects and looking for convenience
- Teens and adults who are interested in Rapid Reaction Tan Enhancer coverage
What services does Sunscreen Mist provide?
We are a hands-on company with many years of hospitality operational experience at luxury establishments. We will work with your property to assure ease of set-up, training of employees, technical support and guest satisfaction.
How much does a Sunscreen Mist misting system cost?
We have a number of different pricing plans to best suit your resort.
How will Sunscreen Mist insure that the misting systems will fit into our property's decor and design?
Think of the exterior of the Booth or Capsule as a blank canvas. Our Design Team can custom design exterior features that match your property’s style, or choose from our easy to assemble exterior packages such as:
- Solid wood or composite style surround with custom design elements and color matching.
- Canvas Cabana style surround
- 3M graphic wrap with your Company logo or messages
Are there financing options available?
Yes. Sunscreen Mist’s Finance Partner will find an affordable lease or financing option (including seasonal payment cycles).
How much does the Sunscreen Mist Spa Collection (Spa Mists) cost and how are they ordered?
The sales or placement agreement with Sunscreen Mist will determine the actual solution cost. Margins on Sunscreen Mist applications can reach 500+% of traditional sunscreen sales. In addition, Sunscreen Mist can remotely monitor usage and send your property alerts that more Spa Mists may be needed.
What kind of usage can I expect from the misting system?
This varies based on several factors. Our research shows that between 10-30% of pool guests will use Sunscreen Mist; often multiple times.
What financial return can I expect from the misting system?
Depending on the price your property decides to charge guests, the profit from a single mist application can exceed the profit of an entire can or tube of traditional sunscreen.
What kind of maintenance does it require?
- The low maintenance booths & capsules can be monitored wirelessly from any computer to determine needs.
- Order more Spa Mists based on wireless usage reports and physical checks -- each 1 Gallon container of the Spa Collection is good for 128 Booth & Capsule mists OR 256 Station, Dual Station, Mini-Mist Station, & Backpack mists.
- The Booth & Capsule should be wiped down each day.
- The waste water reservoir should be emptied and rinse water filled as necessary (approximately every 150 uses)
- The engineering of the booth is extremely elegant and all components are designed to be simple, “plug-and-play”. If a part should fail, then the part should be available for shipment within 48 hours.
Can Guests pay using their Cruise/Hotel key card?
Yes. We look at integration of an establishment’s in-house payment systems on a case-by-case-basis.