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Whether you’re operating tractors, excavators, or even forklifts, every project often involves an extreme build-up of dirt, grease, and grime. If left unattended, it makes it more difficult to wash and could eventually cause maintenance issues, which significantly reduce the longevity of… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/washing-heavy-equipment-vehicles) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 03/27/2022 #### [10 Fleet Washing Myths](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-myths) There are many fleet wash myths floating around the internet masquerading as professional advice. Following them won’t just mean your trucks and vehicles are cleaned incorrectly, it could also cost you money in the long run. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-myths) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 03/08/2022 #### [The Main Ingredients in Truck Wash Soap & Why They Matter](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/chemical-ingredients-truck-wash-soap) Choosing the right truck wash soap will go a long way to ensuring your fleet stays clean and runs smoothly for years to come. But there are many different types of chemicals in your detergents and soaps. Some consist of corrosive ingredients and it can be important to know if they are safe for your fleet or the people using them. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/chemical-ingredients-truck-wash-soap) [Keith Bailey](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/keith-bailey) 02/24/2022 #### [The Return of Bird Flu: Increasing Biosecurity through Fleet Washing](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/biosecurity-measures-against-bird-flu) On Feb. 14, a flock of about 240,000 chickens owned by Tyson Foods Inc. in Kentucky tested positive for a highly lethal form of bird flu — the H5N1 strain. This is part of a widening outbreak that threatens the entire U.S. poultry industry. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/biosecurity-measures-against-bird-flu) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 02/14/2022 #### [What is an ESOP (Plus, 3 Advantages of an ESOP Company)](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/what-is-an-esop-company) An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is becoming increasingly popular as a 401(k) alternative for many organizations. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/what-is-an-esop-company) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 12/27/2021 #### [Automated Truck Wash FAQs: Basics You Need to Know](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-wash-faqs) Automated truck wash systems deliver a thorough clean in a fraction of the time. In fact, it can be nine times faster than doing it by hand! [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-wash-faqs) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 11/15/2021 #### [Why You Should Acid Wash Your Trucks (How to use an Acidic Presoak)](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/acid-pre-soak-truck-wash) Should you acid wash your truck? How do you "acid wash" your truck the right way? Technically, all low-pH pre-soaks are acids. just because it is called an “acid” or contains acidic properties doesn’t mean it is bad. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/acid-pre-soak-truck-wash) [Hydro-Chem Sales](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) [Gabe Hileski](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/gabe-hileski) 10/14/2021 #### [What Is 2-Step Fleet Washing?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/what-is-2-step-washing) What if you could cut your fleet washing time down to mere minutes while getting a more complete clean? Enter the touchless 2-step wash process. The only true way to remove stubborn road film without spending hours breaking your back with a brush. But how and why does it work? [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/what-is-2-step-washing) [Hydro-Chem Sales](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. 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