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Out of all ESOPs in Michigan, we were picked! [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/company-news/2019-esop-company-of-the-year) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 04/13/2019 #### [Cold, Hot And Hotter!](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pressure-washers/cold-hot-and-hotter) It is true that hot water cleans better than cold water, but how hot is too hot? [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pressure-washers/cold-hot-and-hotter) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 03/30/2019 #### [How To Get Consistent Results With A Touchless Process](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-tips/how-to-get-consistent-results-with-a-touchless-process) Producing results with a touchless wash system can be the same as solving a math problem with multiple variables. In our industry, balancing the formula means you get clean vehicles & equipment. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-tips/how-to-get-consistent-results-with-a-touchless-process) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 03/20/2019 #### [How To Prepare Your Equipment For Winter](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pressure-washers/how-to-prepare-your-equipment-for-winter) Winter is coming! It’s extremely important to make sure you NEVER let your pressure washer and attachments freeze if there is ANY water left in it. Water expands immensely when frozen! [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pressure-washers/how-to-prepare-your-equipment-for-winter) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 02/15/2019 #### [Does 2-Step Work As Well As Foaming?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/detergents/does-2-step-work-as-well-as-foaming) For the maximum efficiency and consistent touchless & brushless results, a 2-Step detergent application using higher pressure soap application is ideal. Our 2-Step detergents combined with the high pressure of our 2-Step System helps to maximize soap pressure, increase the speed of application & rinsing while reducing dwell time between soaps (without drying). [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/detergents/does-2-step-work-as-well-as-foaming) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 01/14/2019 #### [How To Tell The Difference: Polished, Non-Polished Aluminum, and Stainless Steel](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-polished-aluminum-non-polished-aluminum-stainless-steel) In the transportation industry, not all metals are created equal. At quick glance, wheels, fuel tanks, fenders, exhaust stacks, and tankers may have the same metallic appearance but they could still consist of different types of metal, coatings, and finishes. Overall, the use of stainless steel versus aluminum depends on the type of materials being transported, fuel… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-polished-aluminum-non-polished-aluminum-stainless-steel) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 01/10/2019 #### [How to Clean a Propane Tank without Sandblasting](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/how-to-maintain-a-clean-propane-tank-without-sandblasting) The 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey showed that over 10% of households in the United States use heating oil or propane to heat with. If you are one of those households, you know how difficult it can be to clean your above-ground propane tank if cleaning has been neglected for a long time. The best thing would be regular cleaning, perhaps annually, to… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/education-and-knowledge/how-to-maintain-a-clean-propane-tank-without-sandblasting) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 12/04/2018 #### [Top 10 Reasons To 2-Step Wash Your Farm Equipment](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/uncategorized/top-10-reasons-to-2-step-wash-your-farm-equipment) So why should you use the 2-step method to wash your farm equipment? There are a lot of reasons, but we picked out the top 10 for you. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/uncategorized/top-10-reasons-to-2-step-wash-your-farm-equipment) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 11/05/2018 #### [Pressure Washer Safety 101](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pressure-washers/pressure-washer-safety-101) A pressure washer is a powerful tool that utilizes high pressure in a precise pattern to clean multiple types of surfaces, which also creates the possibility of injury. Here are some basic safety measures you can use to help prevent serious injury and get all the benefits a pressure washer can provide. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pressure-washers/pressure-washer-safety-101) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 11/01/2018 #### [How It Works: Water Softener](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/uncategorized/how-it-works-water-softener) Water passing through the mineral tank loses positively charged calcium and magnesium ions to negatively charged plastic beads. The brine tank holds a salt solution that flushes the mineral tank, replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium. A meter at the top of the mineral tank regulates recharging cycles. 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