Buy TED PROFESSIONAL Active Foam

TED PROFESSIONAL Active Foam is designed for professional touchless washing of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other vehicles. The catalog features concentrated products for self-service car washes, manual car washes, foam generators, foam kits, and professional dosing systems.

Active foam can be purchased at retail or ordered in bulk directly from TED PROFESSIONAL. The price depends on the product line, concentration, packaging, and working dilution of the product. Current prices and availability are listed in the product descriptions.

When making a selection, it’s important to consider more than just the price per canister. For a professional car wash, the most important factors are concentration, the recommended dilution ratio, and the actual amount of product used per car. A concentrated product with a higher price per liter may actually result in a lower cost per wash.

Which active foam should I choose?

There is no single formula that works for all car wash conditions. The choice depends on the equipment, water hardness, the season, the degree of soiling on the vehicles, and the required throughput of the car wash.

Active Foam for Self-Service Car Washes

For self-service car washes, consistent dosing, fast action, and predictable concentrate consumption are particularly important. With a large number of vehicles, even a small difference in product consumption can significantly affect the cost per cycle.

When making a selection, you should take into account the parameters of the dosing system, the recommended concentration of the specific foam, and the water characteristics at the site.

Active foam for a foam generator and foam kit

For a foam generator or foam kit, you must follow the manufacturer's recommended working dilution ratio. The concentration of the mixture in the tank and the concentration of the solution that actually comes into contact with the vehicle body may differ due to additional mixing with water inside the equipment.

After making the adjustments, it is recommended to test the actual concentrate consumption on several vehicles and determine the optimal settings.

Active Foam for Heavy Stains

Cars with heavy road film, greasy dirt, and traces of winter use require a formula with adequate cleaning power. Increasing the concentration of a weaker cleaner beyond the manufacturer’s recommended level will only result in wasted car care products.

Bitumen, resin, metal particles, and certain other localized contaminants may require the use of specialized cleaners and degreasers.

Active Foam for Winter Washing

During the winter, a car comes into contact with road salt, de-icing chemicals, moisture, and a thick layer of road grime. When washing the car, special attention should be paid to the sills, wheel wells, and the underside of the body.

When choosing a product for the cold season, you should follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the application temperature and working concentration.

TED PROFESSIONAL Active Foam Product Line

The TED PROFESSIONAL line includes active foams with varying concentrations and characteristics. This allows you to select a product tailored to specific equipment, the car wash’s throughput, and the nature of the dirt.

Before using a specific product, check the recommendations regarding its dilution and compatibility with your equipment. The exact specifications for each product are listed in the corresponding product sheet.

How to Choose an Active Foam for Your Car

When comparing professional active foams, it is important to evaluate several factors at the same time.

How to Properly Mix Active Foam

The active foam ratio is specified by the manufacturer of the specific product. The ratio 1:3 or 1:5 describes the ratio of concentrate to water as indicated in the product instructions. Recommended ratios may vary depending on the application system.

For example, the concentration of the foam concentrate solution should not be automatically applied to the foam generator or automatic dispenser. The equipment has different flow rates and also mixes the automotive chemicals with water.

For a professional car wash, it is advisable to determine the optimal dosage experimentally within the manufacturer's recommendations:

1. Prepare a solution at the recommended concentration;
2. check the quality of the application;
3. run a full wash cycle;
4. to assess the residual road film after washing;
5. determine the actual concentrate consumption per vehicle;
6. Save the equipment settings.

Estimating dosages "by eye" in professional settings makes it difficult to control usage and can lead to varying results depending on the employee.

How to Use Active Foam

1. Assess the condition of the vehicle. Take into account the temperature of the body and the level of dirt. Do not apply the product to an overheated surface unless the instructions specifically allow it.
2. Prepare the working solution. Follow the recommended concentration for the specific product and equipment.
3. Apply the active foam. The working solution should evenly cover the areas to be cleaned.
4. Allow the recommended amount of time to elapse. Do not let the automotive chemicals dry on the car's body.
5. Rinse the product off thoroughly. High-pressure water is used for professional washing. Special attention is paid to the sills, joints between parts, grilles, wheel wells, and other areas where dirt tends to accumulate.
6. Check the results. After rinsing, check for any remaining road film and stubborn localized stains.

When using active foam, follow the specific product's instructions regarding concentration, application temperature, and exposure time.

How much active foam is needed for one car?

There is no single standard consumption rate for all products. The amount of concentrate used depends on its concentration, the type of equipment, the size of the vehicle, water hardness, the dispenser settings, and the degree of soiling.

For a car wash, it is advisable to calculate the average actual consumption for a series of vehicles:

Concentrate consumption per car = total concentrate consumption ÷ number of cars washed.

For example, if 1.2 liters of concentrate was used for 20 cars:

1,200 ml ÷ 20 = 60 ml of concentrate per car.

After that, you can determine the actual cost of car care products per wash:

Cost = amount of concentrate used × price per 1 mL of the product.

This calculation allows for a more accurate comparison of the cost-effectiveness of different active foams than simply comparing the price of a canister.

Professional active foam from a Ukrainian manufacturer

TED PROFESSIONAL is a line of professional car care products from the Ukrainian manufacturer GRAND CLIN, LLC. These active foams are designed for use at professional car washes, self-service car washes, and with various car care product application systems.

For business customers, we offer wholesale deliveries and product selection tailored to the specific format of their car wash and equipment. The company also operates in the private label sector.

When selecting automotive chemicals for a car wash, it is important to consider the equipment’s performance, water quality, the average level of dirt on the cars, and the required cost per wash cycle. This approach allows you to evaluate a product based on its actual effectiveness and consumption.

Car Care Products for Washing Your Car

For comprehensive care, a single contactless car wash product may not be enough. Certain types of dirt and specific steps in the care process require specialized car care products.

• Cleaners and degreasers — for specialized surface cleaning and tough stains.
• Polishes and waxes —for final finishing and surface protection.
• Interior cleaning products — for cleaning the interior surfaces of a car.
• Windshield and headlight washers — for cleaning car windows and headlights.

Frequently Asked Questions About Active Foam