The Importance of a Clean Bottom
From the bottoms of pleasure boats to the undercarriages of trucks, tractors, trailers, cars and more, dirty bottoms are no laughing matter.
Dirty bottoms are notorious for transporting social undesirables. These hitchhikers can include invasive species such as golden mussels and creepy crawlies, contagious bacteria and viruses (think e-coli and bird flu’), as well as soil and manure build up, and even corrosive road salt and brine. There’s a surprisingly simple solution to clean your bottom…
Sneaky Hitchhikers:
Bacteria and viruses can catch a ride on vehicles including boats. Just to name a few…
- E-coli can survive for months on surfaces. Some strains are able to produce toxins that can damage the digestive tract and lead to severe complications.
- Bird flu (avian influenza) has been found on both dairy and poultry farms and the virus can survive on surfaces for extended periods. It can travel via vehicles between farms.
- Salmonella can spread via vehicles, particularly when they transport contaminated food which then spreads to the vehicle’s surfaces. Salmonella causes gastroenteritis.
Invaders from another space…
- Insects pose risks due to their potential to cause damage or spread diseases. Among these hitchhikers are crop pests, brown recluse and black widow spiders, and fire ants.
- Golden & Quagga (Zebra) mussels are nasty. According to the National Park Service, mussels can survive out of water for some time and can attach to boat hulls, motors, and trailers. They can also be carried on other equipment (hitches, tires, etc.) that come into contact with the water.
Debris build up can corrode and clog…
- Mud, manure, salt and debris set your vehicles and equipment up for trouble.
- Undercarriage buildup and debris can significantly impact performance by adding weight, increasing drag, hindering cooling, and potentially damaging critical components.
- The result? Decreased fuel efficiency, compromised handling, and accelerated corrosion, all of which hurt overall function including reduced performance, plus potential repair costs.
The Simple Solution? Clean your bottoms!
Industrial strength pressure washers safely can remove all the above ‘undesirables’ from visible surfaces. Hot water pressure washers are especially effective as they can be set to high temperatures in which bacteria, viruses and creatures can’t survive. For added impact, use powerful and proven disinfectant and cleaning solutions like Vital Oxide and Carbo-Chlor Concentrated Biodegradable Detergent.
Clean bottoms are smart business!
With over 40 years of expertise in the industrial cleaning & sanitizing industry, our extensive cross-functional industry knowledge means we know the challenges you face in your business and are here to come up with cost-effective solutions. Call or contact us for more information about how you can keep your bottoms clean.
