Home Care

In home care, maintaining a clean and hygienic living environment involves the use of specialized products tailored to different areas of the home.

For kitchens and bathrooms, effective cleaning agents are crucial, addressing grease, grime, and bacteria. Marble, granite, and quartz surfaces benefit from dedicated cleaners that preserve their natural beauty without causing damage. Carpet and upholstery care involves the use of specific products to remove stains and refresh fabrics. Floor care encompasses cleaners suitable for various floor types, ensuring a polished and well-maintained appearance. Glass and mirror cleaners play a key role in achieving streak-free surfaces and enhancing the overall cleanliness of windows and reflective surfaces. By incorporating these specialized products into home care routines, homeowners can ensure a healthy, aesthetically pleasing, and well-maintained living space.

1113™Highly effective acid inhibitor for use in BJSi™formulae
  • Metalworking
  • Descaling applications
  • Cooling tower cleaning and descaling
175™A VOC exempt synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
  • Asphalt Cleaners
A85™Safe, low pH organic salt used as a low cost source of acidity
  • Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
  • pH adjustment
  • 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
  • Acid wheel cleaners
  • Touchless pre-soaks
AFA™Non-silicone glass additive with excellent anti-fog properties
  • Eye glasses cleaners
  • Bathroom mirrors
  • Sports goggle/face mask treatment
ALB™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • Tub ‘n’ Tile Cleaners
  • HVAC/Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Wheel Cleaners
APW™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids
  • Rust Removers
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Specialized descaling of silicate deposits
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
ARO™A unique and effective odor control with embrittlement technology that encapsulates and neutralizes odors on soft surfaces
  • Carpet, upholstery, apparel fabrics
  • Automotive, RV and boat
BJSi™A safe, low pH organic salt used to replace hydrochloric acid and other traditional acids
  • Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
  • Descalers/Delimers
  • Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
  • Pool and Spa cleaners
  • Transportation Cleaning - Acid Presoaks
BSH™An excellent hypochlorite stable hydrotrope
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaners
  • Low foam parts washing (companion for LFQ™)
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Transportation pre-soaks
  • Laundry pre-spotters, pre-soaks, and percarbonate boosters
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Auto dish
CHD4™Naturally derived, DEA-free liquid surfactant system for building viscosity
  • Hand Soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and Body Washes
  • Automotive Bucket Wash
  • High Foam Automatic Car Wash Detergents
  • Self-Serve Foaming Brush
  • Tri Colour Foamers for Automatic Car Washes
CK™An easy to use emulsifier for producing low cost waterless hand cleaners with excellent stability and uniform consistency
  • Waterless hand cleaners
CTD100™A surfactant silicone copolymer for producing high gloss and highly lubricious hard surfaces
  • Clear tire dressings
  • Countertop polish
  • Glass cleaner additive
  • Gloss aid in wash & wax/spray wax
  • Stainless steel cleaner/polish
CVS™A very low odor, water white solvent with high solvency, high flash point, and an extremely low pour point
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
DLRA highly effective, cost stable solvent that is excellent for use in many applications where d-Limonene has been the primary solvent
  • Oil field cleaning
  • Hard surface cleaners (as a microemulsion)
  • Waterless hand cleaners
  • Parts washing
  • De-foaming applications
DRP2Aqueous polymer additive used to create a substantive hydrophilic surface on hard surfaces
  • Hard surface cleaners: tub & tile, all purpose, multi-surface, glass & bowl cleaning
  • End of hose glass and surface cleaners
  • Vehicle drying and rinsing agents
  • Wheel cleaner additive
EBSSafe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride
  • Aluminum brightening (truck)
  • Effective etching agent for multiple metals
  • Weld stain removal
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
EGMConcentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • Oil and Gas Industry Degreasing
  • Household/Retail Cleaners
  • Industrial/Institutional heavy duty cleaners & degreasers
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Printing press cleaners
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Truck wash
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Degreasers (of all types)
  • VOC exempt formulas that can compete with VOC based formulas
  • Machine shop cleaning solutions
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
HFCSuperior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
HNAProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi in products seeking green certifications
  • Metalworking
  • Vat cleaning/descaling
  • Bathroom/shower cleaning
  • Green certifiable acid formulations
ILBTSurfactant blend used to build thixotropic viscosity in hypochlorite based formulations
  • Bowl/urinal cleaners
  • Tub & tile cleaners
  • Drain openers
  • Mildew removers
  • Floor cleaners
IPB4Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Daily Shower cleaner
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Glass Cleaners
IQLFA breakthrough in high detergency, low foam cleaning
  • Parts Washers
  • Floor cleaning
  • High pressure cleaning and degreasing
  • Metal Working cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • High Caustic CIP Cleaners
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Water Based Degreaser
  • Parts Washers
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
LFQA truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Floor Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
LPBStabilized patented non sporogenic bacteria for producing superior microbial based products
  • Grease trap/drain maintenance
  • Transfer station maintenance
  • Reclaim pit in transportation wash
  • Petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in parts/cabinet washers
  • Marine bilge cleaners
M5The safest, most effective acid technology available
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Engine Degreasers
MSIProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi acid replacement technology
  • Vat descaling
  • Bathroom/ shower cleaners
  • Metalworking
NHD2Naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish and hand soap formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Hand soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and body washes
  • High foam automatic car wash detergents
  • Self-serve foaming brush
  • Automotive bucket wash
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Laundry applications
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Hand dish
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Spray ’n wipe all-purpose cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
  • Oven cleaners
  • Floor cleaners
  • Frictionless/touchless car & truck pre-soaks
NSAA 100% active non-silicone additive for solvent based tire / vinyl dressings
  • Tire dressings
  • Vinyl dressing/protectorant
NSW4A foaming bucket wash concentrate with superior water beading properties that leaves a durable, wax-like finish
  • Wash and Wax - hand/bucket
  • Coin - Op Car Wash
  • Foaming Spray Wax for Auto Car Wash
OCM™Non-fluorinated hydrophobic & oleophobic surface modifier that creates a covalent bond that provides exceptional durability on hard & soft surfaces.
  • Ceramic shine on car after wash
  • Promotes beading with high lubricity and shine
  • Excellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity on granite and stone
  • Water repellant on leather
  • Shows excellent hydrophobicity on fabric after application and drying
OETA unique and effective odor control that neutralizes odors on a variety of surfaces
  • Carpet, upholstery, apparel fabrics
  • Kitchens
  • Dumpsters
  • Automotive, RV and boat
  • Land fills
OFCFully formulated mineral seal oil free automotive drying agent concentrate
  • Transportation drying agent
  • Non-silicone tire dress
OGAMPA high foaming hydrotroping surfactant with corrosion inhibition properties in certain acidic formulae
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Aluminum brighteners
  • Metal cleaning and descaling
  • Wheel cleaning
OSPA polymer system specially designed to create an invisable protective barrier on hard surfaces
  • Daily/weekly shower cleaner
  • Tub and tile cleaner
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaner
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Transportation cleaner
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
PSModified silicone emulsion developed for producing polishes used on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops
  • Tire and vinyl dressing
  • Stone/granite/synthetic countertop polish
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Heavy duty degreasing
  • Oil and gas industry
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Parts washing
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Tanker cleaners
R49Use as a drop-in replacement for 91-6/ 91-8 alcohol ethoxylate or similar chemistries
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Transportation wash
  • Neutral floor cleaning
  • Peroxide cleaners
RXAUnique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
  • Concrete form release
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
  • Polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Multi-purpose cleaners/degreasers for consumer retail - dilutable or 'ready-to-use'
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Safe cleaning of aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Industrial cleaning of plants/equipment
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
  • Restaurant hood and grill cleaning with significant safety profile
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • Stabilizes hydriogen peroxide formulas
SCPSilicone/surfactant system for streak free, fingerprint resistant cleaning and polishing
  • Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish – Liquid, Wipe, or Aerosol
  • Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner & Polish
  • Furniture Polish
  • Leather Treatment
  • Fiberglass Boat Polish
SSSuperior surfactant system for use in acidic based formulae for soap scum removal
  • Tub and tile cleaners
  • Grout cleaners
  • Bowl cleaners
  • All purpose cleaners
  • Floor cleaners
TSRPowdered absorbent system for producing oil stain removers and metal polishes
  • Oil stain remover for concrete, asphalt, wood decking, composite decking
  • Cream cleansers
  • Metal polish
WAA silicone/surfactant system used as a windshield washer fluid additive to produce superior water beading properties
  • Windshield washer fluid additive
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple poly foamers
  • Wash & wax

More Information

Home care cleaning products play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in households, contributing to a healthy and pleasant living environment. These products, designed for various surfaces and applications, are essential in the consumer and retail product industry.

Kitchen cleaning products are formulated to address grease, grime, and food residues commonly found in kitchens. Effective chemical additives, such as degreasers and surfactants, help break down and lift away stubborn stains, ensuring a clean and sanitized cooking area.

All-purpose cleaners are versatile solutions designed to clean a variety of surfaces. Effective chemical additives in these products include surfactants, solvents, and disinfectants, providing a balanced formula suitable for different areas of the home.

Bathroom cleaners target soap scum, limescale, and mold commonly found in bathrooms. Effective chemical additives like acids and disinfectants aid in breaking down mineral deposits and eliminating germs, ensuring a sanitary bathroom environment.

Specialized cleaners for natural stone surfaces require gentle yet effective formulations. Chemical additives in these products focus on maintaining the beauty and integrity of stone without causing damage. pH-neutral formulations with mild detergents are common to prevent etching.

Carpet and upholstery cleaners tackle stains, dirt, and odors. Effective chemical additives, such as enzymes and stain removers, target specific contaminants for thorough cleaning without harming the fabric or carpet fibers.

Floor care products vary based on the type of flooring, including wood, tile, laminate, and vinyl. Effective chemical additives in floor cleaners cater to the specific needs of each type, providing cleaning, shine, and protection without leaving residue or causing damage.

Glass and mirror cleaners aim to provide streak-free shine. Effective chemical additives include surfactants and alcohol-based solutions that evaporate quickly, leaving surfaces crystal clear without streaks or residue.

Effective chemical additives enhance the cleaning power of products by breaking down and lifting away contaminants. Surfactants, solvents, and enzymes contribute to the efficient removal of dirt, grease, and stains.

Different surfaces and materials require specific care. Effective chemical additives allow for the formulation of specialized cleaning products tailored to the unique needs of surfaces like marble, granite, and quartz, ensuring optimal cleaning without causing damage.

In bathroom and kitchen products, disinfectants and antimicrobial agents are essential for ensuring a hygienic environment. Effective chemical additives contribute to the sanitization of surfaces, protecting against germs and pathogens.

Chemical additives are carefully selected to prevent damage to surfaces. For example, pH-neutral formulations in stone cleaners prevent etching, while carpet and upholstery cleaners contain stain removers that are safe for fabrics.

The inclusion of effective chemical additives results in more efficient cleaning processes. This not only saves time for the consumer but also ensures that cleaning tasks are completed with optimal results.

In summary, effective chemical additives are key to the efficiency of home care cleaning products. Whether it's tackling kitchen grease, bathroom grime, or caring for delicate surfaces, these additives contribute to the overall effectiveness and performance of cleaning formulations. Home care products with well-chosen chemical additives provide consumers with reliable solutions for maintaining a clean and healthy living space.