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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.

Did you know that soap molecules move twice as fast for every 18-20° increase in water temperature? The increase in temperature makes the soap and water molecules become very reactive during the warmer months of the year, causing them to evaporate faster and have less time to do their work. Did you know that if you use a soap containing Hydrofluoric Acid (HF), faster…

Sometimes the little things can make all the difference. Here are a few hints:

A little chemical straight out of the drum can sometimes do many times the work of chemical diluted through a pressure washer or foamer for those really grimy spots. HCS offers a 3 gallon industrial grade air sprayer that is acid and alkaline resistant for applying strong concentrations or even straight chemicals to problem areas.

Commonalties for Effective Cleaning of Any Surface Character of the Soap Applied Dilution Ration of the Chemicals to Emulsify, Saponify, Suspend, etc. Soft vs. Hard Water Cold Water vs. Hot Water Need for Pressure, or Friction, Applied to the Dirty Surface Degree of Soap Agitation or Release The Removal of “Road Film” is what distinguishes vehicle cleaning from other…

Many small pressure washers equipped with low pressure, downstream soap injection, or machines with variable injection, are not capable of precise chemical metering. Many injectors of this type can draw as much as 40 ounces per minute or more when fully opened, more than twice the typically necessary soap draw.

Today, water recycling has become a hot topic, not only for environmental reasons, but the cost of water supply, expense of discharging waste water, sludge removal and new legislation on waste water have all contributed to a growing number of companies investing in water recycling and water treatment systems.

We can’t stress enough that Cost-Per-Gallon of detergent does not always translate directly into Cost-Per-Wash. Expensive soaps can often be diluted further to do the same work as less expensive soaps that cannot be diluted. Don’t let sticker shock scare you; do the math when looking at a new detergent and remember that you get what you pay for! It’s almost always…