Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Detergency and Concentration
Intuition, logic, and maybe even some experiences, can lead us to believe more detergent is better. These everyday experiences where it might apply include your washing machine, dishwasher, or even your hands in the bathroom sink. But, what is actually meant by better? This is where concentration and detergency come into play, terms you may see in our literature and documentation, as well as our responses and solutions to cleaning challenges.
Detergent Compatibility Information
Q. We have consulted your continuous exposure compatibility information for one of your detergents on various materials. We were wondering about the details of conditions used in formulating this documented info, such as temperature, detergent concentration and period of time in which these observations were made.
A. It is important to keep in mind that these documents are created for guidance and reference purposes and are based on our vast critical cleaning experience in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
Determining Optimum Detergency for Liquinox
How do you determine optimum detergency for Liquinox detergent? As a general statement, optimum detergency is reached at a 1-2% concentration (optimum defined as amount of soil removed per unit of detergent used). Maximum detergency is typically reached at a…