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
Food & Beverage
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
Cleaning Probiotics with Low Foaming Detergent
Q: We are a medium-sized production company, focused on probiotics manufacturing. We would like a low foaming detergent to clean our stainless steel production tanks and lines. The residue can be quite challenging. Our current low foaming detergent just doesn't work. A: Residue from probiotics, which are microorganisms, will be proteinaceous and organic in nature. These … [Read more...] about Cleaning Probiotics with Low Foaming Detergent
Supply Chain Management
Q: We are a mid-sized medical device company and are looking at reviewing and optimizing our supply chain. Our goal is to move towards a culture of risk mitigation of our raw materials. As a consumer of your detergents, what is Alconox Inc. doing to ensure consistent supply chain? A: Thank you for the question as it is both important, and certainly an area of deserved … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Management