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These summer fleet wash tips will help you stay ahead of streaking, flash drying, and wasted product so your fleet looks the way it should. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-tips/fleet-washing-in-hot-weather) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 09/09/2025 #### [Soap Math: How to Save Money on Truck Cleaning Chemicals with Concentrates](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/save-money-truck-chemicals-concentrates) You walk into the supply store and stop. Rows and rows of truck wash soaps line the shelves. Blue containers, white containers, gallon jugs, five-gallon buckets. Each one promises something different: “Heavy Duty,” “Professional Grade,” “Maximum Strength,” “Ready-to-Use.” The labels blur together as you scan the options. This brand says it cuts through road grime… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/save-money-truck-chemicals-concentrates) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 08/14/2025 #### [Boost Profits through Easy Soap Math: Dilution Ratio and Draw Rate Basics for Washing Truck Fleets](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/boost-profits-through-easy-soap-math-dilution-ratio-and-draw-rate-basics-for-washing-truck-fleets) When you fill your soap tank, do you know how much soap you’ll need for your washes? When you’re done washing a truck, do you know exactly how much product you used for that wash? If you're like most operators, you might not.. And that's not your fault. Many operators washing truck fleets rarely measure their soap usage. They fill the tank, connect the lines, and… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/boost-profits-through-easy-soap-math-dilution-ratio-and-draw-rate-basics-for-washing-truck-fleets) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 07/21/2025 #### [Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Truck Washing Products for Your Fleet](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/why-truck-soaps-arent-working) You're trying to get it right. You research products, compare prices, and invest in quality chemicals for your fleet washing operation. But every time a truck rolls out of the wash, you’re disappointed. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/why-truck-soaps-arent-working) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 07/15/2025 #### [The Fleet Washer's Guide to Choosing Mild Fleet Wash Chemicals (That Actually Work)](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/guide-choosing-mild-fleet-wash-chemicals) You’ve got a project to finish at home or a quick fix needed to complete a job. You need to select the best tool(s) to get things done. Your tool box likely offers several options ranging from multi-purpose, specialized, “beginner” and “professional” grade, etc. Not all jobs require the same tools and not all tools can perform the same functions. Multi-purpose tools… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/guide-choosing-mild-fleet-wash-chemicals) [Gabe Hileski](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/gabe-hileski) 06/23/2025 #### [The Best Aluminum Cleaner for a Silver Finish](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/aluminum-cleaner-brightener-truck) Your aluminum trailer looked amazing when it rolled off the lot — bright, shiny, and professional. Now, just two years later, it's dulled. Are you sure you used the best aluminum cleaner for the job? Maybe you have already tried everything. Some fancy compound. A “miracle aluminum cleaner” that promised to transform your fleet overnight. But you always seem to end up… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/aluminum-cleaner-brightener-truck) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 04/22/2025 #### [Announcing New Soaps for 2025: Clean Better, Save Time](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2025-new-soaps-chemistry) Looking to get your fleet cleaner in less time? Hydro-Chem Systems is excited to announce additions to our soap lineup for 2025 to help you do just that. As we mark nearly 55 years in the fleet washing industry, we're excited to launch six new soaps and a more concentrated format to solve your toughest cleaning challenges. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2025-new-soaps-chemistry) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 08/28/2024 #### [Bug Soaker 101: The Ultimate Guide to Using Removing Bugs on Your Fleet](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/remove-bugs-truck-fleet) Keeping a fleet in top condition involves more than regular washes; it requires specialized products to tackle persistent challenges like caked-on road film and stubborn bug residue. Utilizing a soap or detergent that removes bug residue can be key because it is specifically formulated to tackle the issue with ease. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/remove-bugs-truck-fleet) [Jim Voss](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/jim-voss) 05/01/2024 #### [How to Clean Aluminum Oxidation: Aluminum Acid Wash](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/aluminum-acid-oxidation) If you’re struggling to keep your aluminum truck and trailer parts looking clean, it might be because you are not using a low pH presoak cleaner. An acidic cleaner will knock down oxidation and bring out the best clean on your aluminum when paired with an alkaline-based soap to remove dirt and grime. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/aluminum-acid-oxidation) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 04/24/2024 #### [Foam Cannons vs. Foam Guns: Which is Better?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/foam-cannon-or-foam-gun) Know your Foam! Foam cannons and foam guns can be valuable tools for fleet washing businesses and DIY truck washes. They are another method of performing a 2-Step Fleet Wash. Knowing their differences and learning about their proper uses can be a challenge. In this blog, we’ll compare foam cannons and foam guns, examining the benefits and drawbacks between them, as… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/foam-cannon-or-foam-gun) [1](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com) [2](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/detergents/page/2) [3](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/detergents/page/3) ### Hydro-Chem Systems 6605 Broadmoor Ave SE Caledonia, MI 49316 **Monday – Friday** 8:00AM – 4:00PM Phone: [616-531-6420](tel:6165316420) **Service:** [833-427-3183](tel:8334273183) **Email:** [info@hcsclean.com](mailto:info@hcsclean.com) [Request a Quote](https://hydrochemsystems.com/contact-us/) - Quick Links - [About Us](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/) - [MICHIGAN FLEET WASH SOLUTIONS](https://hydrochemsystems.com/michigan-fleet-washing-solutions/) - [FLEET WASH EFFICIENCY AUDIT](https://hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-wash-efficiency-audit/) - [SERVICE DEPARTMENT](https://hydrochemsystems.com/service-department/) - [PARTS & WASHERS](https://hydrochemsystems.com/parts-washers/) - [DISTRIBUTION](https://hydrochemsystems.com/distribution/) - [CONTACT US](https://hydrochemsystems.com/contact-us/) ### What Our Customers Think [![Google](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HydroChemSystems_Feb2026/Images/Screenshot%202026-02-04%20at%202.53.29%20PM.png?width=444&name=Screenshot%202026-02-04%20at%202.53.29%20PM.png "Google")](https://admin.trustindex.io/api/googleReview?place-id=ChIJ1aYrzfmzGYgREwW4ELjXPEY) [Leave us a Review](https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJ1aYrzfmzGYgREwW4ELjXPEY) [![HydroChemSystems\_4C-reverse-stacked-ESOP](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/reverse%20logo/reverse%20logo%20svg/HydroChemSystems_4C-reverse-stacked-ESOP.svg "HydroChemSystems_4C-reverse-stacked-ESOP")](https://hydrochemsystems.com/) 2026 HYDRO-CHEM SYSTEMS | [PRIVACY POLICY](https://hydrochemsystems.lkfhosting.com/privacy-policy/)