Your Guide to Washing a Livestock Trailer

Livestock trailers build up an impressive layer of mud, muck, and other substances over a very short period of time. If left to sit for too long, this built-up grime can contribute to rust, corrosion, and malfunctioning parts on your trailer. To avoid this, be sure to read our helpful guide on how to wash your livestock trailer below! 

Tools

Before you get started, you’ll need to have a few handy tools available to ensure you’re giving your livestock trailer a thorough wash. You’ll want to grab a good automotive soap, a hose, and some kind of scrub brush. We advise grabbing a long-handled brush to help you reach the upper parts of your trailer’s walls, but a step ladder is also an acceptable substitution. If you’re thinking of using a power washer, we strongly advise steering clear of it. While these high-pressure hoses may seem efficient, they’re also very likely to strip away important finishes on your trailer.

Getting Started 

To start, you’ll want to first give the inside of your trailer a very thorough rinse from top to bottom. This includes both the inside of the trailer and the underbelly, as dirt, mud, and even road chemicals can quickly build up and cause corrosion. Once your trailer has been hosed down, grab your scrub brush and automotive soap to start cleaning the bed, walls, and sides of your trailer. Once your trailer has been scrubbed, rinse it once again to wash away what’s left of the soap and muck, and allow it to dry completely by placing it in the sun. 

In the market for a new livestock trailer to help haul your cargo? Then you’ll want to visit us here at Lone Star Trailers in Lacy Lakeview, Texas! We proudly serve the nearby cities of Waco and Temple, Texas, and offer a variety of livestock trailers in all shapes and sizes.