Products used in the area of professional cleaning, for example in food production facilities, hospitals and public buildings, have to meet higher requirements than household products.
The residue-free removal of contaminations is an essential criterion. Zschimmer & Schwarz has developed a wide range of products that can be adapted to individual requirements.
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For manual carpet cleaning or spot cleaning, it is recommended to use a high-foaming product that creates a “dry” foam to prevent the carpet from soaking. To delay re-soiling, the cleaner should dry without leaving a sticky residue.
Machine cleaning of floors, e.g. using scrubber dryers or spray extraction cleaners for carpets, requires the foam volume to be as low as possible. Thus, special low-foaming surfactants are used.
Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of low-foaming nonionic surfactants in formulations such as alkaline floor cleaners or spray extraction cleaners for carpets.
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). In floor cleaners, nonionic surfactants are used since they possess a high fat-dissolving power.
The wetting of dirt and surfaces is the first and critical step in the cleaning process. Fast wetting speeds up the cleaning of floors. In floor cleaning, the use of special wetting agents is necessary, especially if hydrophobic, polymer-based surfaces are to be cleaned.
Emulsifiers not only play an important role in emulsifying greasy soil in cleaning solutions, but also help to incorporate a hydrophobic solvent to enhance the cleaning effect.
Static charges on carpets and floors can cause electric shocks that may damage electronic devices. Furthermore, static charges may accelerate the re-soiling of carpets. Surfactants with antistatic properties prevent static charges on floors and carpets.
Foam allows the easy and safe application of cleaners. It does not produce harmful aerosols but prolongs the working time of the cleaner. Furthermore, foam can protect sensitive surfaces from scratches.
Foam is often not desired, especially in machine cleaning of hard surfaces. Therefore, low-foaming surfactants with high cleaning power are suitable for this application.
Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in surface 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). In hard surface cleaners, nonionic surfactants are used 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, especially if hydrophobic (greasy and/or polymer-based) surfaces are to be cleaned.
Cleaning surfaces from dirt means removing dirt from the surface first and subsequently dispersing all dirt components in water to prevent redeposition. Since dirt usually contains oils and fats, cleaners must contain surfactants that are able to emulsify these components effectively.
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 can cause electric shocks that may damage electronic devices. Furthermore, static charges may accelerate the re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to avoid static charges on surfaces.
Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic cleaners. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.
Foam allows the easy and safe application of cleaners. Unlike spray application, foam application does not produce irritant aerosols. Foam can be applied exactly at the area to be cleaned. Furthermore, foam prolongs the working time of the sanitary cleaner.
In case too much foam is not desirable, e.g. in toilet bowl cleaners or in case of machine cleaning, low-foaming surfactants can be used.
Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in surface 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). In sanitary cleaners, nonionic surfactants are used 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, 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.
Everyone knows fogged glass surfaces and mirrors in the bathroom. Fogging can be prevented by using a combination of special surfactants and polymers in glass and sanitary 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.
Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic cleaners. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.
Foam allows the safe and exact application of a cleaner to the area that is to be cleaned. Furthermore, foam prolongs the working time and prevents the premature drying of the cleaner.
High-pressure cleaning or machine cleaning of façades usually requires low foam since foam reduces cleaning power and disturbs the proper functioning of machines. In this case, low-foaming surfactants with high cleaning power are used.
Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in surface 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 to remove hydrophobic dirt (e.g. oils and fats) effectively. Nonionic surfactants are often used in cleaners since they possess a high fat-dissolving power.
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, especially if hydrophobic (greasy and/or polymer-based) surfaces are to be cleaned.
Cleaning of surfaces from dirt means first to remove dirt from the surface and subsequently to disperse all dirt components in water to avoid redeposition. Since dirt usually contains oils and fats, cleaners must contain surfactants that are able to emulsify these components effectively.
Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can appear hazy and dull if water condensation causes fogging. Special surfactants and polymers used in cleaners in the right concentration can prevent fogging.
Static charges on surfaces can cause electric shocks that may damage electronic devices. Furthermore, static charges may accelerate re-soiling of surfaces after cleaning. Surfactants with antistatic properties help to avoid 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.
Foam allows the safe and exact application of a cleaner to the area that is to be cleaned. Furthermore, foam prolongs the working time and prevents the premature drying of the cleaner. Additionally, foam can protect sensitive surfaces from scratches.
In machine cleaning and high-pressure cleaning, too much foam is a problem as it reduces cleaning power and disturbs the cleaning process. Thus, low-foaming surfactants with high cleaning power are used.
Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of nonionic surfactants in surface 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 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, especially if hydrophobic (greasy and/or polymer-based) surfaces are to be cleaned.
Cleaning means removing dirt from a 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 effective emulsifiers. These products also help to incorporate a hydrophobic solvent into the cleaner formulation 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 can cause electric shocks that may damage electronic devices. Furthermore, 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 cleaners, especially if strong acids are used. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.
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