Welcome to the Resources Center for Canada Wash Chemicals.
This page provides helpful guides, charts, and tools to support safe, effective use of our cleaning chemicals across car wash, pressure washing, soft wash, fleet washing, and industrial applications.
Browse the sections below to find the information you need.
Dilution & Mixing Guides
Standard Dilution Chart
Most CWC products follow common mix ratios used across fleet washing, soft wash, and industrial cleaning:
1:1 — severe soil
1:4 — normal cleaning
1:10 — light soil
1:20 — maintenance
RTU — no dilution needed
Soft Wash Mix Guide
Roofs: 2–4%
Siding: 0.5–2%
Concrete: 1–3%
RS-DR: 30–100 mL per 20 L depending on cling needed
Car Wash Chemical Dilution Overview
Presoak: 1:20 → 1:4
Soap: 1:20 → 1:4
Drying agent: 1:500 → 1:200
Conditioner: 1:100 → 1:20
Degreaser Dilution Recommendations
Light: 1:20
Medium: 1:10
Heavy: 1:4
Extreme: 1:1
Concrete & Flatwork Mixing Guide
Light soil: 1:20
Medium soil: 1:10
Heavy soil: 1:4
Severe grease/industrial: 1:1
Organic stains: 0.5–2% SH
Application Guides
Two-Step Truck Washing (Acid + Caustic)
Acid first, no rinse.
Caustic second, full coverage.
Rinse thoroughly.
Never apply to dry surfaces.
Use PPE.
House Washing & Soft Washing
0.5–3% SH depending on surface.
Add RS-DR for cling and visibility.
Bottom-up application, top-down rinse.
Keep mixes lighter on metal and vinyl.
Car Wash Tunnel Chemical Placement
Presoak → Soap → Rinse → Conditioner → Sealant → Drying Agent → Blowers
Heavy Equipment & Agricultural Cleaning
Grease/oil: ID-SC (1:10–1:4 or 1:1 for heavy)
Eco-sensitive areas: BIO-D (1:20–1:4)
Severe soil/oxidation: HD two-step
General washing: CW-F foam
Pressure Washing Surface Guide
Aluminum: PS-safe only (avoid HD)
Concrete: ID-SC, BIO-D, SH, IC-C
Paint: CW-F, PS-system (avoid HD)
Stainless: PS-safe (avoid strong acids/caustic)
Plastic: CW-F, BIO-D
Rubber: BIO-D, CW-F, AD-CD
Wood: SH (0.5–2%), RS-DR, BIO-D — avoid HD products
Safety & Compliance Resources
Chemical Storage Best Practices
Acids: cool, away from caustics
Caustics: cool, away from acids
Degreasers: cool, sealed, away from sparks
SH: dark, cool, NEVER near acids
Use containment + proper labeling for all
PPE Requirements by Product Type
Light cleaners (CW-F, NS-WC, AD-CD): Gloves + glasses
Degreasers: Nitrile gloves + glasses
PS System: Gloves + goggles
HD System: Full PPE (gloves, goggles, apron, respirator if needed)
Iron Cleaner: Gloves + goggles
Soft Wash (SH-12): Full PPE + avoid misting
WHMIS/GHS Label Overview
Corrosion: burns metals/skin
Exclamation: irritation hazard
Health: chronic/respiratory risks
Environment: aquatic toxicity
Always read the label before use.
SDS Access
Link to our updated SDS Library
Troubleshooting & Technical Tips
Why a Presoak Isn’t Performing
Match pH to the soil
Give proper dwell time
Use soft water when possible
Increase strength for heavy soil
Follow correct two-step order
Soft Wash Issues & Fixes
Increase RS-DR for coverage, cling, and dwell
Increase SH % for weak cleaning
Check pump flow & filters
Avoid hot, windy surfaces
Keep surfaces wet until finished
Pressure Washing Lines & Streaks
Replace tips regularly
Maintain consistent wand distance
Keep surface wet during chemical dwell
Use proper nozzles (40° for siding, 25° for concrete)
Let chemicals do the work—not pressure
Degreaser Isn’t Cutting Grease?
Increase strength (1:20 → 1:10 → 1:4 → 1:1)
Use heat for better lift
Add light agitation
Allow more dwell time
Use the correct product: ID-SC for heavy grease, BIO-D for eco areas
Tools & Calculators
