--- title: Our Blog | Fleet Washing Tips (3) description: Fleet Washing Tips | Stay updated with current news, best practices and advice you can use. (3) --- [![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/) - [Automated Truck Systems](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/) - [Private Fleets](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/private-fleets/) - [Commercial & Retail](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/commercial-retail-public-fleet-wash/) - [Bus Wash Systems](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/bus-wash-systems/) - [Waste & Municipal](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/waste-municipal-fleet-wash-systems/) - [Heavy Duty](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/heavy-duty/) - [Biosecurity](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/biosecurity-wash/) - [Undercarriage](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/undercarriage-only/) - [Chemicals](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/) - [Truck Wash Soaps](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/truck-wash-soaps/) - [Specialty Fleet Products](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/specialty-fleet-products/) - [Degreasers](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/degreasers-and-floor/) - [Mobile Fleet Solutions](https://hydrochemsystems.com/mobile-fleet-solutions/) - [About Us](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/) - [Case Studies](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/case-studies/) - [Careers](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/careers/) [GET A QUOTE](https://hydrochemsystems.com/contact-us/) [GET A QUOTE](https://hydrochemsystems.com/contact-us/) # Blog - [All Posts](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com) - [Education & Knowledge](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/education-knowledge) - [Fleet Washing Tips](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/fleet-washing-tips) - [Detergents](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/detergents) - [Automated Wash](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/automated-wash) - [Mobile Washing](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/mobile-washing) - [Company News](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/company-news) - [Pressure Washers](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/pressure-washers) Search ![waves-grey-short\_2](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hubfs/HydroChemSystems_Feb2026/Images/waves-grey-short_2.svg) ## All Posts ## Fleet washing tips [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) [Scott Dykstra](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/scott-dykstra) 04/16/2025 #### [Protecting Your Farm Equipment: Simple Steps for Pesticide and Herbicide Removal](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pesticide-herbicide-removal) Have you ever finished your seasonal spray on the farm, only to later discover that your next clean is taking way longer and leaving residue behind? It’s not just you. Farm equipment and trucks that regularly drive in farming and rural areas don’t often think about the residue lurking in the air and on the roads. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/pesticide-herbicide-removal) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 03/26/2025 #### [Car Wash Vs. Truck Wash: Is There a Difference?](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/car-vs-truck-wash) If your current cleaning crew decides to use the same chemicals on your truck fleet that they’d use on their minivan, you might want to question it. Washing a truck fleet is typically NOT the same as washing a car fleet for many reasons. But if you’re trying to save money on truck soap, you might be doing so at the expense of quality, and it could cost you more in… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/car-vs-truck-wash) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 03/18/2025 #### [Truck Wash Soap: The Science Behind Keeping Your Fleet Clean](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/truck-soap-science) Ever wonder why some trucks still look dirty after a wash? Or why do some fleets seem to shine for weeks while others dull after a day? [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/truck-soap-science) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 01/16/2025 #### [Know the Facts: Spray Wax & Detailing Practices for Your Fleet](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/spray-wax-detailing-fleet) Keeping your commercial vehicle in top condition means more than just regular maintenance. It’s about protecting the investment and making sure you present a professional image. Winter weather is especially harsh on your vehicle's paint and exterior, but an extra layer of protection helps in all weather conditions. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/spray-wax-detailing-fleet) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 12/20/2024 #### [2025 Trucking Trends and Big Industry Changes](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2025-top-trucking-trends) Fleet maintenance is no longer just about keeping your vehicles clean and on the road, it’s about strategically planning for upcoming changes before they happen. From changes in customer demands, tech, and customer preferences, fleet managers are in a unique position. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2025-top-trucking-trends) [Terry Craycraft](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/terry-craycraft) 11/08/2024 #### [How to Winterize Your Fleet Washing Equipment](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/winterize-your-fleet-washing-equipment) Experts are predicating “a warmer, wetter-than-normal” winter this year for much of the United States. But as the colder weather approaches, it’s crucial that your fleet washing operation is prepared for freezing temperatures, potential snowfall, and road salt. Especially in the northern areas of the country. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/winterize-your-fleet-washing-equipment) [Scott Dykstra](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/scott-dykstra) 10/24/2024 #### [Snow or Shine: Pressure Washing in Winter](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-in-winter) As winter edges closer, fleet owners in colder areas of the United States and Canada are not looking forward to the additional maintenance they need to do. Road salt is notorious for corroding the undercarriage of cars, buses and semi-trucks alike. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/fleet-washing-in-winter) [Keith Bailey](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/keith-bailey) 10/02/2024 #### [Transportation Biosecurity: Preventing Between-farm Disease Transmission with Vehicle Sanitation](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/transportation-biosecurity-bird-flu-farm) From farm to table, livestock farmers play an important role in keeping our nation fed. But that mission is still in jeopardy. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/transportation-biosecurity-bird-flu-farm) [1](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com) [2](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/fleet-washing-tips/page/2) [3](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/fleet-washing-tips/page/3) [4](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/fleet-washing-tips/page/4) [5](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/fleet-washing-tips/page/5) ### 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/)