Here's something that might surprise you: foam doesn't actually clean anything. The suds we associate with effective cleaning are largely theatrical. This misconception dates back to the 1950s when detergent manufacturers deliberately engineered their products to produce more bubbles because consumers equated foam with cleaning power. In reality, the surfactants that do the actual work—breaking down oils and lifting dirt—function just as effectively with minimal foam.
Professional vehicle cleaning has moved beyond this foam fixation. The key is surfactant concentration and contact time, not bubble volume. In fact, excessive foam can actually complicate rinsing in automated systems and waste product in high-pressure applications.
Modern versatile solutions like Car & Truck Cleaning Concentrate are engineered to work efficiently across multiple systems—from automated brush washers to foam cannons—proving that smart chemistry matters more than impressive bubbles.
