Detergents

Q: We are a medium-sized production company, focused on probiotic manufacturing.  We would like a low foaming detergent to clean our stainless steel production tanks and lines.  The residue can be quite challenging.  

A:  Residue from probiotics, which are microorganisms, will be proteinaceous and organic in nature.  These residues can be adherent and challenging to remove, especially when a low foaming detergent is required.  Recall that low foaming surfactants tend to be less good at emulsifying, and a reliance on chemistry is required for the predominant cleaning mechanism.  

Oxidation or bleaching is one of the many cleaning mechanisms that a detergent formulator can bring to bear by formulating with appropriate ingredients.  In cleaning, oxidation, or bleaching, changes the structure of a residue to render it more easily removed. Oxidation is loss….

Q. We are a large energy company working with algae.  It is proving tough to remove from glass and labware. We are using Liquinox detergent currently, which is good.  Anything better? Eventually we would like to move to cleaning these in our washer.

A. Algae, and the viscous oils that you are working with, require not just powerful emulsifiers….

Corrosion testing is important when using Solujet® Low-Foaming Phosphate-Free Liquid, or any Alconox Inc. cleaning solution, for critical cleaning. While the Solujet cleaner is known for its broad compatibility across many metals, glassware, and plastics, confirming compatibility in your specific conditions, setup, instruments, and application is good practice.

Q: What is the best way to remove scented candle wax residue from floors and glassware?

A: Removing scented candle wax residue from floors and glassware can be challenging, but with the right critical cleaning detergent, it can be done effectively. We recommend using Liquinox Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent or Alconox Powdered Precision Cleaner, depending on your preference for a liquid or powder detergent.