The Industrial Cleaning Revolution

Man has always relied upon the power of nature to treat his unwanted waste and pollution. Nature's workers are the multitude of natural microbes; both bacteria and fungi that have the capacity to degrade waste and render it harmless. Over time, man has learned to harness the power of microorganisms, making them a fundamental component of most wastewater and solid waste treatment.

Bacteria & Enzymes
Enzymatic products are used when an instant clean is required, such as in general surface cleaning, odour eradication, and disinfection. (See diagramme for mode of action) Bacteria, which produce enzymes in a slower but continuous way, are used where longer-term treatments are needed, such cleaning and odour control in drains and urinals.

Both of these types of products offer a variety of distinct advantages over many traditional cleaning methods; including user safety, potential cost savings and reduced environmental impact.

User Benefits
Biological cleaning solutions, being natural and generally harmless, are very safe to use meaning cleaning staff are protected during general use and in the event of accidental spillages. Easy compliance with health and safety and less complex information on packaging helps to simplify storage, transport, and staff training.

The cleaning process can often be carried out more effectively and quickly, as biotechnology products are very specific. For example, an enzyme that will degrade oil or clean toilets will not work well in carpet cleaning. Consequently, powerful cleaning solutions can be selected and used without fear of damage to the cleaner, machinery or the fabric of the building. As enzyme action is continuous, biological products have a high re-use capacity. This is particularly relevant in cleaning machines with recycling capacity and where there is no ready supply of water.

Environmental Benefits
With biological cleaners, the adverse environmental impact of many cleaning chemicals and operations can be reduced or eliminated. Biological products work by actually degrading soiling in - situ, from the simplest residual food soiling to heavy industrial oils. As a result, the by-products of the cleaning process are less damaging to effluent treatment plant and the rest of the downstream environment. These benefits also translate into direct cost savings, with effluent treatment costs, regularly being cut in excess of 10% after the introduction of biological cleaning systems.

Who Uses Biotechnology?
For both practical and commercial reasons biotechnology is already being widely used in North America and Europe. Enzymatic cleaning solutions are used in a huge range of industrial and commercial processes. For example, the food processing, manufacturing and transport industries are using biological products to clean floors, walls ducting and machinery, to remove fats, grease starch proteins lubricating and fuel oils, paints and tyre marks.

Many contract cleaners and building managers are now committed users of enzymes and bacterial solutions for toilet and washroom cleaning. In the holiday, leisure, and healthcare markets, enzymes are rapidly gaining ground for general and problem cleaning, sanitising, and even viral control.

Microbes can be added daily, weekly, or monthly to drainage systems to degrade the organic matter that causes pipe blockages and odours. This simplifies drain, grease trap, sewer and pumping station maintenance and makes it more economical and pleasant for operators.

The Future
Biotechnical products for most cleaning solutions are now available off -the-shelf and continued research and development is ensuring a steady flow of ever more effective and cheaper products. In addition, products can easily be designed to meet the specific needs of industry by combining traditional chemistry with biotechnology. The cleaning industry globally has embraced biotechnology and is reaping the benefits.

Superclean
An enzymatic gel for cleaning hard (and fabric) surfaces. Ideal for deep cleaning and daily maintenance.
Allows deep cleaning of machinery
Prevents growth of moulds, fungi, pathogenic bacteria
Biodegrades dirt, grease, body fats and heavy oils

Deepclean
A non-foaming powder that depollutes porous floors.
Removes ingrained grease, oils, fuel, and rubber tyre marks
Prepares surfaces for sealing / painting
Boosts action of oil interceptors and grease traps

Deep Clean for Hydrocarbons
An extremely strong non-foaming solution that depollutes porous floors. Great for removing hydrocarbons from inspection pits, porous and painted floors.
Can be used with bucket and brush or all cleaning machines.

Symbio Mousse
An enzymatic mousse that breaks down and removes fats, grease, starches, and protein.
Easily applied to vertical surfaces i.e. walls, and to ceilings and ducting
Removes organic matter, especially fats, grease, starches, and protein

Descale
Descales, degreases and deodorises, showers, basins and toilet drains.
Descales and degreases pipes
No need for urinal blocks or perfume sprays

Septitank
Maintains septic tanks and small effluent treatment works. Prevents blockages and eliminates foul odours. Reduces frequency of dredging.
Breaks down grease, cellulose and animal waste
Enhance effectiveness of septic tank

Grease Buster
Maintains clean, odour free grease traps. Powder form.
Turns fat and grease into water and gas
No more Mechanical cleaning, Pressure washing, Waste disposal problems
No need for an automatic dosing system

Drain Clean
Unblocks and maintains clear odour free drains and sewers. Degrades organic matter, fats, greases and thus reduces odours. Improves effluent quality.
Powder form.
No more pressure jetting or mechanical cleaning
Reduce waste disposal costs.

Symbio Liquid Drainclean
Maintains clean, odour free grease traps.
Liquid form. Can be automatically dosed. Degrades fats and greases

Sanit
Aromatic biological liquid neutralises bad smells. Ideal in toilets or where waste bins are a problem.
Degrades organic waste and uric acid
Cleans drains and deodorises
Degrades deep into tile grout and porous surfaces.
No wipe off required, just leave to work

Fresh
Mildly aromatic odour eradicator. Destroys odours and bad smells in all public areas.
Long lasting
Destroys gases causing offensive smells
Leaves a pleasant fragrance. No need for aerosols or perfume sprays
Can be mixed with cleaning solution to clean and deodorise in one.

Odoreat
Highly concentrated odour eradicator for heavy duty use. Malodorous gases cause noxious odours. Creates an electron micro action, which destroys gaseous emissions by oxidation and reduction.

Autoluster
Removes traffic film oil, minerals, and some graffiti from coaches, cars, buses, and trains. Cleans and shines painted and metal surfaces. Ideal for heavily soiled trains and buses. Can be used in most machine washers.
Detacid
Cleans oxidised or tarnished metal surfaces i.e. on handles or bumpers. Removes lime scale and organic matter from hard surfaces. Eg. Swimming pools and showers.

Revival
Cleans degreases and revives colours on hard surfaces Cleans and renovates smooth surfaces such as; plastic; leatherette; melamine; Formica; aluminum and metallic painted surfaces Reinforces shine on brilliant surfaces.

EcoSolve
A heavy duty citrus based solvent for the rapid removal of tars and oils from hard and porous surfaces and machinery. Ecosolve is available in a water miscible form for general use and a non-miscible form for use with oil interceptors and absorbents.