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There’s no understating the importance of keeping your agricultural equipment clean, especially if you want it to run at peak efficiency. A thorough cleaning also removes corrosive herbicide and fertilizer residue and allows you to detect problems masked by mud and debris such as broken parts and leakages. Ideally, equipment should be cleaned after every…

Winter is brutal on vehicles. Not only does the snow and cold wreak havoc on motors and tires, but salt and calcium chloride in de-icing products can cause vehicle parts to corrode and deteriorate. Damage from salt and chemicals found in ice melts can result in cars and trucks malfunctioning, possibly leading to accidents on…

If you’re cleaning floors, equipment, vehicles or other surfaces that are near or below eye level, then the standard lance that comes with your Hotsy pressure washer will do the job. However, if you need to take your cleaning to new heights, you’ll need the Hotsy Telescoping Lance. Hotsy’s adjustable Telescoping Lance comes in three…

Know your nozzle: a guide to pressure washer nozzle spray patterns Selecting the proper nozzle for your pressure washer can make the difference between delivering a quick, powerful clean and damaging the surface you’re spraying. Fortunately, manufacturers of pressure washer nozzles have made things easy on pressure washer users. Nozzles are universally colour-coded, with the…

If you work in the construction, mining or oil and gas industry, you know better than anyone how quickly heavy equipment can get dirty. You also know how important it is to keep your equipment clean. Dirt and grime generate excess friction and heat in the machine’s moving parts. And foreign matter like rocks and…

When comparing pressure washers, consumers tend to fixate on the PSI. However, there are other considerations to weigh. To measure a machine’s true cleaning capacity, it’s important to factor in PSI, GPM and CUs. Additionally, how you use your pressure washer is key. That’s why Hotsy Water Blast has a large selection of pressure washers…

For manufacturers, having high quality cleaning equipment more than pays for itself. Here are the benefits to using a Hotsy pressure washer in your manufacturing facility. 1. It reduces downtime caused by repairs and maintenance Your machines are central to your manufacturing plant’s operations. If sensitive processing equipment becomes clogged with grime and debris, everything…

Does your business clean vehicles, trucks or large equipment on a daily basis? If so, it could benefit from a Hotsy wash bay system. A Hotsy wash bay is a complete washing system that includes a stationary pressure washer, a trolley system of hoses and wands and a number of customizable options. Keep reading to…

When pressure washing a surface with tough-to-remove stains, hot water alone won’t be enough to get the job done. To properly remove the stains, you’ll need hot water mixed with the right detergent. What cleaner do you use in a pressure washer? Generally you should use a detergent that is specially designed for pressure washers.…

For nearly 50 years Hotsy has been the gold standard for pressure washers in North America. If you know pressure washers, you know Hotsy. But how well acquainted are you with the legacy of the company and of their famed red pressure washers? Keep reading to get a glimpse into the history of Hotsy and…