QualityPRO Power Washing Foodliner Dry Goods Tanker Deluxe Wash Bi-Weekly Service
Pressure washed multiple locations using detergents, applied brightener as needed, and thoroughly rinsed to remove all surface residue.
This project involved a recurring bi-weekly deluxe wash service for Foodliner’s dry goods tankers at their Chattanooga location. The work focused on systematically cleaning and brightening a defined group of tanker trailers—units 501068, 504027, 504045, 507042, 507065, 509065, 511072, 513245, 523009, and 524091—using a consistent, step-by-step process on each visit.
Each service cycle began with a thorough exterior inspection of the listed tankers to identify areas of heavy road film, residual product dust, and environmental buildup. Particular attention was given to high-contact and high-visibility areas such as the tank barrel sides, ends, ladders, piping, fenders, and undercarriage margins. This initial assessment ensured that detergent strength, dwell time, and brightener placement were tailored to the actual condition of each unit on that service date.
The cleaning phase consisted of a pressure wash using a controlled blend of detergents formulated for dry bulk equipment. The detergents were applied evenly across all exterior surfaces to loosen surface residue, including accumulated road grime, light grease films, and dust. Adequate dwell time was allowed to ensure the cleaning agents could break down buildup without affecting decals, painted surfaces, or sensitive fittings. Pressure and nozzle selection were managed carefully to provide effective cleaning while protecting gaskets, valves, and any exposed hardware on the tankers.
Where staining, oxidation, or dark road film remained—particularly around the lower portions of the tanks, front and rear heads, and ladder areas—a brightening agent was selectively applied. This step was not used universally on every square inch, but rather targeted to areas where metal surfaces showed dulling or discoloration. The brightener helped restore a more uniform, clean appearance to the aluminum and stainless components, improving both the look of the tankers and the clarity of company branding and unit identification.
A comprehensive rinse followed the detergent and brightener applications. Using high-volume, high-pressure water, all chemical residues were flushed from the tanks’ exterior surfaces, including seams, fittings, understeps, hose trays, and around landing gear and suspension components. This thorough rinse step was critical not just for appearance, but also for protecting the equipment by ensuring no cleaning agents remained trapped in crevices or on sensitive surfaces. The rinse also helped highlight any missed spots or streaking, which were then addressed with quick touch-up passes to maintain a consistent finish from one unit to the next.
Throughout the project, the same core process was repeated on each tanker in the identified group, every two weeks, to maintain a consistent level of cleanliness and appearance. Over successive service intervals, this regular schedule reduced the buildup that typically accumulates between cleanings, making each wash more efficient while preserving the polished, professional look of Foodliner’s Chattanooga fleet.