Car Care

With the right product, perfume oils and hydrophobic solvents can be clearly solubilised in a glass or windscreen cleaner.

Degreasing means effectively removing hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats) from a glass surface. Nonionic surfactants are often used in cleaners since they possess a high fat-dissolving power.

In windscreen cleaners, it is crucial to use surfactants that are capable of wetting dirty surfaces very quickly and effectively at very low concentrations. This is why special wetting agents are required.

Everyone knows fogged glass surfaces and mirrors. Especially while driving in the dark and in dense traffic, this can turn out to be a real safety issue. Fogging can be prevented by using a combination of special surfactants and polymers in glass cleaners.

Static charges on glass and plastic surfaces may attract dust and accelerate re-soiling after cleaning. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to prevent static charges on surfaces.

Glass cleaners often come in contact with car parts made of plastic material, e.g. head lights, rear lights and mirror frames. Some surfactants and solvents can cause or accelerate damage, such as stress cracking, on these plastic parts. Therefore, it is important to choose the right surfactants to avoid damage.

Foam allows the easy and safe application of wheel cleaners. Furthermore, foam prolongs the working time and prevents the premature drying of the wheel cleaner.

Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in wheel cleaners, especially in cleaner concentrates.

With the right product, perfume oils and hydrophobic solvents can be clearly solubilised. Especially in acidic wheel cleaners, these products can help to solubilise different ingredients, for example surfactants with anti-corrosion properties.

Degreasing means effectively removing hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats). Nonionic surfactants are often used in wheel cleaners since they possess a high fat-dissolving power.

The wetting of dirt and surfaces is the first and critical step in the cleaning process. Special surfactants with fast wetting properties speed up the cleaning of surfaces.

Cleaning means removing dirt from a wheel surface first and subsequently dispersing all dirt components in water to prevent redeposition. Since dirt usually contains oils and fats, it is very important to use surfactants that are able to emulsify these components effectively.

Static charges may accelerate the re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to prevent static charges on surfaces.

Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic wheel cleaners. Especially zinc coatings on wheel bolts and cleaning systems can rapidly be corroded by acids. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.

Foam allows the easy and safe application of cleaners. Additionally, foam prolongs the working time of the cleaner and can protect sensitive surfaces from scratches. Textile surfaces, such as seats, can be cleaned with foam without soaking the textile.

Sometimes, foam is not desired while cleaning surfaces and cushions in the car interior. In this case, special low-foaming surfactants can be used.

Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in cleaners, especially in cleaner concentrates.

With the right product, perfume oils or hydrophobic solvents can be clearly solubilised.

Depending on product type, dosage system and application, the viscosity of a cleaner must be in the “right” range and therefore needs to be either decreased or increased.

Degreasing means effectively removing hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats). Nonionic surfactants are often used in surface cleaners since they possess a high fat-dissolving power.

The wetting of dirt and surfaces is the first and critical step in the cleaning process. Special surfactants with fast wetting properties speed up the cleaning, especially if hydrophobic (greasy and/or polymer-based) surfaces are to be cleaned.

Emulsifiers play an important role not only when greasy soil is to be emulsified in cleaning solutions, but also when cleaning agents contain a high proportion of perfume oil or when a hydrophobic solvent is to be incorporated to enhance the cleaning effect.

Shiny surfaces can appear hazy and dull if water condensation causes fogging. In the right concentration, special surfactants and polymers used in cleaners can prevent fogging.

Static charges on surfaces may accelerate the re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning, e.g. by attracting dust. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to prevent static charges on surfaces.

Car interior cleaners often come in contact with surfaces and parts made of plastic. Some surfactants and solvents can cause or accelerate damage, such as stress cracking, on these plastic parts. Therefore, it is important to choose the right surfactants to avoid damage.

Foam allows the easy and safe application of cleaners. Especially in the car cleaning industry, foam is preferred to prolong the working time and to prevent the premature drying of the car cleaner. Furthermore, foam can protect the coating from scratches.

Sometimes, foam is not desired in car cleaning. In this case, special low-foaming surfactants can be used.

Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in cleaners, especially in cleaner concentrates.

With the right product, high amounts of perfume oils or hydrophobic solvents can be clearly solubilised.

Depending on product type, dosage system and application, the viscosity of a cleaner must be in the “right” range and therefore needs to be either decreased or increased.

Degreasing means effectively removing hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats) or protective wax layers. Nonionic surfactants are often used in car cleaners since they possess a high fat-dissolving power.

The wetting of dirt and surfaces is the first and critical step in the cleaning process. Special surfactants with fast wetting properties speed up the cleaning, especially if hydrophobic surfaces are to be cleaned.

Emulsifiers play an important role not only when greasy soil is to be emulsified in cleaning solutions, but also when cleaning agents contain a high proportion of perfume oil or when a hydrophobic solvent is to be incorporated to enhance the cleaning effect.

Shiny surfaces can appear hazy and dull if water condensation causes fogging. In the right concentration, special surfactants and polymers used in cleaners can prevent fogging.

Static charges on surfaces may accelerate the re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning, e.g. by attracting dust. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to prevent static charges on surfaces.

Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic wheel cleaners: for example, zinc coatings on wheel bolts and cleaning systems can be rapidly corroded by acids. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process. On plastic parts, stress corrosion cracking can be caused by cleaner ingredients. Therefore, suitable products need to be chosen.

Especially on large surfaces of commercial vehicles, foam can be easily applied usin foam generators. Foam prolongs the working time and avoids the premature drying of the cleaner. Furthermore, foam can protect sensitive surfaces from scratches.

Sometimes, foam is not desired in vehicle cleaning. In this case, special low-foaming surfactants can be used.

Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in cleaners, especially in highly alkaline cleaner concentrates.

With the right product, perfume oils or hydrophobic solvents can be clearly solubilised.

Depending on product type, dosage system and application, the viscosity of a cleaner must be in the “right” range and therefore needs to be either decreased or increased.

Degreasing means effectively removing hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats) from surfaces. In cleaners for commercial vehicles, nonionic surfactants are favoured due to their high oil- and fat-dissolving power.

The wetting of dirt and surfaces is the first and critical step in the cleaning process. Special surfactants with fast wetting properties speed up the cleaning, especially if hydrophobic (greasy and/or polymer-based) surfaces are to be cleaned.

Emulsifiers play an important role not only when greasy soil is to be emulsified in cleaning solutions, but also when a high proportion of perfume oil or a hydrophobic solvent is to be incorporated into the cleaner.

Everyone knows fogged glass surfaces and mirrors. Especially while driving in the dark and in dense traffic, this can turn out to be a real safety issue. Fogging can be prevented by using a combination of special surfactants and polymers in cleaners.

Static charges on surfaces may accelerate the re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning, e.g. by attracting dust. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to prevent static charges on surfaces.

Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic cleaners, especially if strong acids are used. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.

Especially on large surfaces of vehicles, foam can be easily applied using foam generators. Foam prolongs the working time and avoids the premature drying of the cleaner. Furthermore, foam can protect sensitive surfaces from scratches.

Sometimes, foam is not desired in cleaning. In this case, special low-foaming surfactants can be used.

Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in cleaners, especially in highly alkaline cleaner concentrates.

With the right product, perfume oils or hydrophobic solvents can be clearly solubilised.

Depending on product type, dosage system and application, the viscosity of a cleaner must be in the “right” range and therefore needs to be either decreased or increased.

Degreasing means effectively removing hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats) from surfaces. In cleaners for vehicles, nonionic surfactants are favoured due to their high oil- and fat-dissolving power.

The wetting of dirt and surfaces is the first and critical step in the cleaning process. Special surfactants with fast wetting properties speed up the cleaning, especially if hydrophobic (greasy and/or polymer-based) surfaces are to be cleaned.

Emulsifiers play an important role not only when greasy soil is to be emulsified, but also when a high proportion of perfume oil or a hydrophobic solvent is to be incorporated into the cleaner.

Everyone knows fogged glass surfaces and mirrors. Especially while driving in the dark and in dense traffic, this can turn out to be a real safety issue. Fogging can be prevented by using a combination of special surfactants and polymers in cleaners.

Static charges on surfaces may accelerate the re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning, e.g. by attracting dust. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to prevent static charges on surfaces.

Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic cleaners, especially if strong acids are used. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.