Cleaning liver residue off of glassware wells
Q. How do I clean liver residues on glassware wells?
A. Cleaning glassware wells with liver residues, rich in proteins that can cross-link, can be very difficult. To clean liver residues, we recommend you soak the glassware wells in a warm (110-130 deg F maximum) 1% Tergazyme solution (10 g/L or 1.25 oz/gal). Rinse thoroughly. Try to minimize… Read More.
Detergent 8 vs. Alconox
Q. What are some differences between using Alconox or using Detergent 8 to remove oily residues from stainless steel?
A. Detergent 8 is slightly better at removing oily organic residues, natural ester oils and rosins. However, Alconox is better on particulates and inorganic residues than Detergent 8. Alconox is also effective on …
Density of Alconox Detergent
Q. Do you have the density of the Alconox detergent?
A. Thanks for your request for Alconox density. Alconox is a hygroscopic dry blended powder with a density that varies with settling and humidity. The density of Alconox varies from 0.85 g/mL to 1.1 g/mL, with a typical density of 0.95 g/mL.
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Custom Detergent Formulations
Q. Does Alconox, Inc. make custom detergent formulations to solve special cleaning problems?
A. Yes, Alconox, Inc. will make custom formulations to solve special cleaning problems. Of course we always try to solve cleaning problems with off the shelf cleaners, but if there are special cleaning needs that cannot be met using regular Alconox brand cleaners, then where the size of business warrants manufacturing a new formulation, we will make custom detergents.
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Prolonging Alconox Bath Life
Q. Is it possible to prolong the bath life of Alconox?
A. Yes. Start out with a stronger Alconox concentration. If using a 1% solution, use a 2% or possibly even 3% solution. After 1.5 weeks, add another 1.5% Alconox to the bath, especially if there has been make-up water added because of drag-out and evaporation. This regimen should allow successful cleaning for up to 3 weeks. It is not recommended trying to run an Alconox bath beyond 3 weeks, as these baths are prone to starting to grow microbes. Keep the bath covered when not in use and change out the bath every 3 weeks.