Cleaning Solution is a liquid substance used to remove soil. It contains surfactants, chelators and builders that produce a variety of cleaning actions to lift, disperse, emulsify and decompose soils.
This all-purpose cleaner works well on countertops, windows and 침대매트리스청소 kitchen fixtures. Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and apply to soiled surfaces. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Mild alkali
Alkalis are bases that dissolve in water. They are commonly used in household cleaning solutions and detergents. They can help remove heavy soil and grease. Alkali cleaners can also be used in the food industry to degrease machinery and remove fat from meat. They can also be used to make soaps. They are effective at removing food residue from metal surfaces. Alkalis are also useful for cleaning medical instruments. They produce a negative charge on surfaces and suspended soil, which prevents them from clumping together. They can also prevent corrosion of metals.
The present invention relates to a mild alkaline solid cleaning composition suitable for automated cleaning processing of articles or surfaces, particularly surgical, medical and dental instruments. The cleaning composition contains a low amount of surfactants, such as polyethylene glycol, and an increased amount of at least one sequestering agent that exhibits soil removal properties. The aqueous ready-to-use liquid mild alkaline cleaning solution of the cleaning composition has a pH of at least about 10.0.
Ammonia
Ammonia is the chemical compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, and it is found in many household cleaning products. It has a strong odor and is a solvent that dissolves many substances, including grease. Ammonia is also a strong degreaser that can be used to clean floors, sinks and ovens.
It is added to some carpet and upholstery cleaners to remove tough stains, but it is not safe for wool or silk fabrics. It can also damage marble, granite and linoleum surfaces. It is best to use ammonia only in well-ventilated areas and wear rubber gloves and eye protection.
It is important to recycle or properly dispose of unused ammonia, because it can pollute the environment. It is a hazardous substance that can be released into water and may move through soil and groundwater to cause harm to animals and humans. For these reasons, it is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA requires companies to follow special guidelines when handling and disposing of this substance.
Cationic surfactants
Cationic surfactants are derived from natural or petroleum products and can be found in a wide variety of industrial cleaning solutions. They can be categorized by their method of action, their ionic charge, and whether they contain PFAS chemicals (EWG rates PFAS surfactants as F).
When combined with other ingredients in water, cationic surfactants form micelles that lower the surface tension between liquids. Their hydrophilic heads (the positively charged parts of the molecules) bind to and surround soils, while their water-repelling tails pull them off the surface and into the cleaning solution.
They can also be used to stabilize emulsions and reduce static cling. They are often found in hair conditioners and skin moisturizers because of their conditioning properties and are used in certain disinfectants and sanitizers due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Chelators
Chelators are the unsung heroes of industrial cleaning. These specialized molecules bind to and neutralize the disruptive metal ions often present in hard water. This allows surfactants to do their work without being distracted by the metallic ions. The chelating agent surrounds the ions, changing their electronic charge from positive to negative and making them no longer attracted to surfactants.
This also makes it easier to remove stains, as the chelated metal ions that help stabilize and crosslink stain structures are now removed. EDTA, nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), and phosphates are common examples of chelating agents used in commercial cleaning products.
Another important function of chelators is water softening. They bind to cations that are normally found in limescale and hold them dissolved in solution rather than allowing them to precipitate out. This helps to protect the surfactants, keeping them effective even in harsh or hard water conditions. EDTA is the most common chelating agent used in commercial cleaning products.