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It is true that hot water cleans better than cold water, but how hot is too hot?

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.

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).

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.