by Hydro-Chem Sales | Jul 15, 2018 | All Posts, Education & Knowledge, Fleet Washing Tips
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... by Hydro-Chem Sales | Jun 15, 2018 | All Posts, Education & Knowledge, Fleet Washing Tips
Sometimes the little things can make all the difference. Here are a few hints: When washing vehicles, spray on soap with a pressure washer or foamer from the bottom up. Rinse from the top down. Remember to blow off the big stuff, like mud and snow before applying... by Hydro-Chem Sales | Nov 5, 2017 | All Posts, Education & Knowledge, Fleet Washing Tips
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... by Hydro-Chem Sales | Oct 15, 2017 | All Posts, Automated Wash, Education & Knowledge, Fleet Washing Tips
Commonalties for Effective Cleaning of Any Surface Character of the Soap AppliedDilution Ration of the Chemicals to Emulsify, Saponify, Suspend, etc.Soft vs. Hard WaterCold Water vs. Hot WaterNeed for Pressure, or Friction, Applied to the Dirty SurfaceDegree of Soap... by Hydro-Chem Sales | Sep 11, 2017 | All Posts, Education & Knowledge, Fleet Washing Tips
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... by Hydro-Chem Sales | Jun 15, 2017 | All Posts, Education & Knowledge, Fleet Washing Tips
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...