Cleaning Probiotics with Low Foaming Detergent
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.
Specific Formulations for Cold Water Cleaning?
Q: I’m looking for detergents similar to Liquinox and Citranox, that are specially formulated for cold water cleaning conditions. Can you recommend analogs to the two?
A: For most residues, the detergency of an aqueous detergent is enhanced and hastened by heat.
Bleach and Detojet?
Q: We have a washer that use both Detojet and a bleach cycle. We would like to optimize. Can we combine? We have read the “Bleach with Detergents for Disinfection?” article. A: A key component of Detojet® Low Foaming Liquid Detergent is indeed sodium hypochlorite (per the SDS 2.5-10%).
Cleaning Animal Products Residue
Q: We are looking for the best cleaner for cleaning equipment used to process animal products. We would like an option for cleaning animal products residue on small parts in an ultrasonic and an option for a large scale washer.
A: To clean equipment used to grind, dry and defat animal products we would enthusiastically recommend
How To Clean Glycerin
Q: What product do you recommend to clean glycerin off of medical device equipment?
A: To remove and clean glycerin, an organic sugar alcohol, from various parts we would recommend a warm 1-2% solution of either Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner….