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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. [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hydro-chem-systems-inc-/) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 10/22/2021 #### [What is Road Film?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/what-is-road-film) Road film (or traffic film) is the build-up of road dirt, diesel smoke, and other foreign contaminants that a vehicle picks up as it drives down the road. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/what-is-road-film) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 09/27/2021 #### [Why Does My Fleet Still Look Dirty After I Wash It?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-still-dirty-after-wash) If you manage a truck fleet, then you know how tedious it can be to have them all washed efficiently and effectively. But have you ever wondered why your fleet still has streaks and water spots after you wash it? It actually happens a lot more often than you think. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-still-dirty-after-wash) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 08/28/2021 #### [Celebrating 50 Years](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/company-news/celebrating-50-years) Our 50th Year In Business Last week, we hosted a 50th Anniversary Celebration with employees, customers, and the West Michigan Community members in Caledonia, MI. Founded in 1971, this year marks 50 years in business for West Michigan-based Hydro-Chem Systems who specializes in fleet washing soaps and automated wash systems. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/company-news/celebrating-50-years) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 08/25/2021 #### [Considerations When Washing Your Electric Fleet](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/washing-your-electric-fleet) Is Washing An Electric Vehicle Different? As hybrid and all electric powered vehicles become more mainstream, and most likely become the majority on the road in the near future, it begs the question; do I need to wash my electric fleet differently than my gas powered fleet? [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/washing-your-electric-fleet) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 07/09/2021 #### [7 Ways to Lower Your Truck Wash Soap Bill](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/cost-per-wash-vs-cost-per-gallon) You're buying cheaper soap, and that's starting to save you money. Or is it? When budgets get tight, the first instinct is to look for a lower price per gallon on commercial truck wash chemicals. It makes sense because you can see the lower numbers right on the invoice. But the price per gallon only tells you what you paid. It doesn't tell you what you’re going to… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/cost-per-wash-vs-cost-per-gallon) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 04/30/2021 #### [What’s the Right Fleet Washing Method for Me?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/whats-the-right-fleet-washing-method-for-me) Looking for differences between 1-Step and 2-Step Washing? Check out our blog here! If you are going to be washing trucks, trailers, and other heavy equipment, the tried and true question always becomes, “What’s the right fleet washing method for me?” Well, it depends on many factors. There are basically three options which are 1-Step (Touchless), 1-Step + Brushing,… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/whats-the-right-fleet-washing-method-for-me) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 04/19/2021 #### [What are the Differences between the 1-Step and 2-Step Truck Washing Process?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/what-are-the-differences-between-the-1-step-and-2-step-truck-washing-process) You might not know it, but you’ve used a form of the 1-Step truck washing process many times before. Imagine you’re at home, washing your car this weekend. You put some soap into a bucket of water and scrub away all of the grime before getting out the garden hose and rinsing it all away. In our world, that right there would be a 1-Step + Brushing process. Now, that… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/what-are-the-differences-between-the-1-step-and-2-step-truck-washing-process) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 09/02/2020 #### [Fall 2-Step Gun & Truck Wash Soap Special!](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/detergents/2-step-truck-wash-soap-fall-special) This is our FIRST TIME offering a special THIS GOOD on our 2-Step Gun System and MW Detergents Kits! We want to help you improve the way your business cleans fleets & heavy equipment. Using a 2-Step Gun with our 2-Step, Touchless Truck Washing Soaps, you can reduce your labor costs AND minimize brushing! [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/detergents/2-step-truck-wash-soap-fall-special) [Hydro-Chem Systems Team](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 03/31/2020 #### [What is a TDS Meter and What Does It Measure?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/what-is-a-tds-meter-and-what-does-it-measure) TDS is an abbreviation for Total Dissolved Solids (in a liquid), including organic and inorganic substances. TDS is generally expressed in parts per million (ppm). The TDS measurement is a better reflection of the total mineral content of the water rather than an exact measure of water hardness. 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