Q: What is the proper way to dispose of your detergents? Are they drain safe? A: Detergent disposal in a proper manner is an integral part of a robust cleaning program regardless of scale or industry. Alconox Inc. detergents are biodegradable and without added softeners, brighteners, dyes or fragrances. This ensures a free-rinsing, residue-free cleaning process. Our … [Read more...] about Disposal of Alconox Inc. Detergents
Food & Beverage
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Alconox Powder in an Auto Dispenser
Q: Looking to implement an auto dispenser for our Alconox, and it is a little bit of a struggle. Are you aware of any test equipment, or alternative methods of measuring which may be able to continuously measure the pH/conductivity at saturated levels, which we could then send a signal to an auto-dispenser system? A: Automated auto dispensing systems with powdered … [Read more...] about Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Alconox Powder in an Auto Dispenser
Food Manufacturing: How to Descale Safely and Effectively
Q: I am an engineer at a large food manufacturer. I have a couple of questions about Citranox regarding a descaling application. Specifically looking for options for how to descale stainless steel channeling that can only be reached by pumping a liquid through. Can a foaming detergent be used for pumping? How much do I use? How is this better than citric acid? A: The … [Read more...] about Food Manufacturing: How to Descale Safely and Effectively
How to: Remove Tannin from Stainless Steel Equipment
Q. Which Alconox Inc. detergent will clean the red staining of wine (tannin) from stainless steel equipment? A. The best way to remove tannin from stainless steel equipment is to oxidize it with sodium hypochlorite or an oxidizing agent. There are three Alconox Inc. brands that could effectively remove tannin from stainless steel. The choice of which will depend on the … [Read more...] about How to: Remove Tannin from Stainless Steel Equipment
Cleaning Automated Burger Units
Q: We use Alconox PFS for cleaning our fryers and soaking the baskets. It works very well. We are considering using automated burger flipping machines, and piloting at one of our franchisees. Can we use the Alconox PFS for that as well? A: Yes! Alconox PFS® Powered for Foodservice would be a great option to clean cooking oil and greases, as well as organic debris, that … [Read more...] about Cleaning Automated Burger Units