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A Clean Fleet Means More Than You Think

Posted by Kimball Midwest on March 31, 2022

Tags: Maintenance, Fleet, Cleaning Supplies, Truck Wash, Cleaning

Winter is over, and it’s time to think about what your fleet looks like to your potential customers.

It’s a simple thing, making sure your fleet looks good, but it can pay huge dividends.

Having a clean truck or clean equipment sends a signal to customers that you not only care about yourself and your business, but you care about them, too.

So where to start? Start with the wash, of course. Our versatile Powdered Vehicle & Equipment Wash is the perfect cleaner to get your fleet back in shape after a long winter. This biodegradable, 50-state compliant formula is both safer than conventional caustic cleaners and powerful enough to lift and remove dirt from cars, trucks, trailers and equipment. This concentrated, made in the USA formula can make up to 4,000 gallons per container so you can maintain the equipment you use most.


If you have rental equipment that comes back with unwanted marks, you may want to try Equipment Wipes. The wipes remove unwanted marks left behind from markers, paint and ink. They are biodegradable and non-flammable and help break up and remove difficult soils and contaminants.


If your equipment spends a lot of time in the sun, it’s likely the trim has been bleached out. But you can revitalize it with our High-Gloss Exterior Trim Coating. The trim coating instantly provides shine to your fleet’s exterior components. It is for use on body molding, trim and engine compartments made of vinyl, plastic and other composite materials. It easily buffs off all surfaces, including glass, and the aerosol formula is fast drying and long lasting.

With the body and the trim taken care of, it’s time to move onto the wheels. Our Foaming Wheel & Tire Cleaner penetrates and removes tough road grime and deposits. The foaming action helps lift contaminants to eliminate the need for heavy scrubbing and brushing. Simply spray on and let the foaming action penetrate for 30 seconds as it cuts through stubborn brake dust, oil and grease to restore wheel finish. Wipe or gently scrub the wheel and rinse thoroughly.
 
Foaming tire cleaner

Now that the outside is sparkling clean, it’s time to move to the inside of the vehicle. Of course, you’ll need to vacuum the remnants of winter out of the interior. Make sure to get the crevasses in the seats, the floor and the crumbs that are undoubtedly hiding in the console and door compartments. If using a large shop vacuum is too cumbersome, the pneumatic Blow Gun Vacuum is an option. The nifty, hand-held vac can either pick up the mess in your vehicle or blow it out.


Now that the dirt is out of the way, it’s time to wipe it all down. Versa-Clean Degreasing Towels or Extreme™ Heavy-Duty Foaming Cleanser can help you get the job done right to make the interior of your fleet look fresh and clean.

Last but not least, you’ve got to clean the glass. Not just so it will look good, but because it’s a safety issue. The grime that accumulates on windows throughout the year can really mount up. And for that we have a wide array of glass and general purpose cleaners that can make sure your team is seeing clearly when they are on the road.

If you are ready to make sure your fleet is fresh, contact your rep to see if they can help. If you don't have a rep, just click here to Find a Rep
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