Industrial &

Institutional

INDUSTRIAL &

INSTITUTIONAL

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.

Commercial kitchen

When it comes to food preparation, hygiene is always the top priority. This is why cleaning the respective rooms and equipment is of utmost importance. From the hygienic and quick cleaning of dishes to the professional degreasing of stoves: the cleaning agents 
and their application may differ, but they all have to deliver a hygienically clean result.

 

Illuminated kitchen counter in clean restaurant
Madrid Spain, great luxury cuisine.

Floors / carpet

The requirements for the cleaning and care of flooring materials are as diverse as the materials themselves. There is a difference between the professional cleaning of carpets in a public building and the thorough cleaning of a concrete floor in an industrial warehouse. Foaming capacity, cleaning power, sustainability and special finishes, such as antistatic properties, are factors that vary depending on the application.

Cleaning – high foam

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.   

Cleaning – low foam

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.

Eliminating turbidity

Hydrotropic surfactants improve the solubility of low-foaming nonionic surfactants in formulations such as alkaline floor cleaners or spray extraction cleaners for carpets.

Viscosity control

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

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.

Wetting

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.

Emulsifying

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.

Antistatic

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.

Hard surfaces

Surface cleaning is necessary for all types of hard surfaces – from plastic to wood to metal surfaces. These areas must be cleaned in the home as well as in professional and industrial areas. The specific requirements for the cleaning agents are as diverse as the surfaces themselves.

    Cleaning – high foam

    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.

    Cleaning – low foam

    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.

    Eliminating turbidity

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

    Solubilising

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

    Viscosity control

    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

    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.

    Wetting

    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.

    Emulsifying

    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.

    Anti-fogging

    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.

    Antistatic

    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.

    Corrosion protection

    Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic cleaners. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.

    Man disinfecting an office desk
    Man disinfecting an office desk

    Sanitary

    Sanitary facilities are particularly critical areas in the cleaning of commercial premises because they are very highly frequented (toilets, showers, washrooms) and require the removal of specific types of soiling such as limescale, rust, skin grease and soap residues. In contrast to most other cleaning agents, sanitary cleaning agents have an acidic pH value.

      Cleaning – high foam

      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.

      Cleaning – low foam

      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.

      Eliminating turbidity

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

      Solubilising

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

      Viscosity control

      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

      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.

      Wetting

      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.

      Emulsifying

      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.

      Anti-fogging

      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.

      Antistatic

      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.

      Corrosion protection

      Metal surfaces can be damaged by acidic cleaners. Surfactants with anti-corrosion properties prevent corrosion during the cleaning process.

      Hand washing sinks in the toilet of a public building. An empty bathroom without people. The interior of a public toilet with a washbasin and a mirror. The concept of hygiene, prevention of diseases.
      Hand washing sinks in the toilet of a public building. An empty bathroom without people. The interior of a public toilet with a washbasin and a mirror. The concept of hygiene, prevention of diseases.

      Façades

      The first impression made by a building is to a large degree determined by its façade. This is why professional cleaning is extremely important for all companies. Façades and the materials they are made of are just as diverse as the companies behind them: glass, metal and stone must be cleaned and protected in a professional manner.

      Cleaning – high foam

      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.

      Cleaning – low foam

      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.

      Eliminating turbidity

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

      Solubilising

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

      Viscosity control

      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

      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

      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.

      Emulsifying

      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. 

      Anti-fogging

      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.

      Antistatic

      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.

      Corrosion protection

      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.

      Window cleaner is working on the office building facade
      Window cleaner is working on the office building facade

      Manufacturing areas

      Cleanliness also plays an important role in industrial companies – not only in terms of the quality of the manufactured goods, but also for the safety of the employees. In each business, there is a unique set of materials which are exposed to various types of soiling, which means that the ideal cleaning concept has to be identified in each individual case.

      Cleaning – high foam

      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.

      Cleaning – low foam

      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.

      Eliminating turbidity

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

      Solubilising

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

      Viscosity control

      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

      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.

      Wetting

      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.

      Emulsifying

      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.

      Anti-fogging

      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.

      Antistatic

      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.

      Corrosion protection

      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.

      worker's hand hold a high pressure cleaner gun and put foam on equipment on the factory
      worker's hand hold a high pressure cleaner gun and put foam on equipment on the factory

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