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    Hydro-Chem Systems Team

    Hydro-Chem Systems Team

    Articles from the Hydro-Chem Systems Team draw on experience from across our sales, engineering, service, production, and chemical teams. Our team works with fleets, municipalities, distributors, and other organizations on automated wash systems, fleet wash chemicals, pressure washing, equipment maintenance, and specialty cleaning applications. These articles are meant to share practical information based on the questions, challenges, and applications we see every day.

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    Hydro-Chem Systems Team 08/24/2022

    Different Ways to 2-Step Fleet Wash, Part 1: 2 Step Systems

    2-step washing is an efficient and effective cleaning process for vehicle fleets, semis, trailers, heavy equipment, and other machinery. When performed properly and with regular frequency, 2-step washing will produce the best touchless cleaning results. We have previously covered the topic of 2-step science & education but many customers ask us “How do I 2-step?” or…
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    Hydro-Chem Systems Team 07/19/2022

    How to Wash Your Bus Fleet

    Whether you’re a bus driver, manage a fleet of buses, or have your own school bus system, you need to know how to wash your buses correctly. It’s more than just picking the right detergent, spraying it on the surface, and then pressure washing it off. If that’s the entire process, you’re still going to be left with a thin layer of dirt and grime on the bus surface…
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    Hydro-Chem Systems Team 06/30/2022

    How to Properly Care For & Wash Polished Truck Surfaces

    Having aluminum surfaces on your fleet can be beneficial for many reasons. Not only do they require repairs less often, they are also lighter than its alternatives. In fact, aluminum truck beds are typically 40% lighter than steel truck beds that have the same strength. While aluminum truck surfaces do require less maintenance, they are often more expensive to buy.…
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    Hydro-Chem Systems Team 06/16/2022

    Tips to Reduce Your Fleet Washing Costs

    Managing a fleet of your own demands a considerable amount of time and resources — from scheduling pickup and delivery to maintenance to fleet washing. But if you don’t have high-quality chemicals or an automated truck wash, you probably experience considerable downtime. Especially if your fleet spends a lot of time on the road and is covered with dirt, grime, and…
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