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title: 5 Factors For A Consistent 2-Step Wash | Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc.
description: There are 5 factors to learn and memorize when you want to achieve “consistent” touchless cleaning results. This will allow you to be efficient and give you the highest ROI.
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# [5 Factors For A Consistent 2-Step Wash | Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc.](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-tips/5-factors-you-need-to-know-for-a-consistent-2-step-wash)

 Written by [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) | Sep 15, 2018 3:04:00 PM

For some of the newer guys to the fleet washing industry, we wanted to share some advice that will help you save a lot of money, time, and headaches while getting into this phenomenal industry.

No matter the soaps you use, you will NEVER be 100% touchless all the time.

There are 5 factors to learn and memorize when you want to achieve “consistent” touchless cleaning results. This will allow you to be efficient and give you the highest ROI. Below are those 5 factors;

1. You MUST be blending and using SOFT water for fleet washing. At the very least, blend your chemicals with soft water.
2. HIGH-pressure soap application will save you time and cut down on your soap usage compared to typical low-pressure soap applications.
3. You must have the capability of using warm to hot water while 2-step fleet washing. (Roughly 100 – 120 degrees Fahrenheit)
4. The adequate dwell time for the soaps to dig into the surface and do their job – minimizing your use of the brush.
5. Finally, understanding your dilution ratio on your pressure washer.

Understanding these 5 factors when you are trying to achieve “consistent” touchless cleaning while fleet washing will only benefit you.

Does this mean that IF you don’t have ALL 5 factors accounted for prior to starting to 2-step wash that you can’t move forward with this choice?

**NO it’s does not.**

Just realize that if you don’t have all 5 factors in place for your fleet washing business, then you will need to pick-up the brush a little more often.

**UNDERSTANDING** these 5 factors will go a long way in making your mobile fleet washing business MORE profitable!

If you have any further questions about these 5 factors please contact an EXPERT in the industry here at Hydro-Chem Systems!

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