On-Premise Laundry

In on-premise laundry facilities, the effective management of laundry processes relies on specialized products designed for optimal cleaning and stain removal.

Sours, which often contain acid solutions, play a crucial role in neutralizing alkaline residues left by detergents during the wash cycle, ensuring that fabrics maintain their proper pH balance. Detergents, featuring powerful surfactants, are essential for the effective removal of dirt and stains from various textiles. Stain removers, particularly those tailored for specific types of stains, offer targeted solutions to address stubborn spots. Oil removers within these products are instrumental in tackling greasy residues, contributing to the overall cleanliness of linens and garments. By emphasizing the use of acid solutions, surfactants, and oil removers, on-premise laundry facilities can achieve optimal cleanliness and maintain the longevity of fabrics and linens.

1113™Highly effective acid inhibitor for use in BJSi™formulae
  • Metalworking
  • Descaling applications
  • Cooling tower cleaning and descaling
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
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
CK™An easy to use emulsifier for producing low cost waterless hand cleaners with excellent stability and uniform consistency
  • Waterless hand cleaners
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
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)
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Printing press cleaners
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Truck wash
  • Heavy equipment 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
LCFHighly economical surfactant system for building foam and lubricity
  • Self-serve car wash (foaming brush)
  • Automatic car wash (soft touch)
  • Tri-poly foamers
  • Bucket wash (for hand use)
  • Dish wash
LFQA truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Floor Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
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
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Laundry applications
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Hand dish
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
OGAMPA high foaming hydrotroping surfactant with corrosion inhibition properties in certain acidic formulae
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Aluminum brighteners
  • Metal cleaning and descaling
  • Wheel cleaning
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
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

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In the realm of on-premise laundry operations, where cleanliness, fabric care, and stain removal are paramount, the selection of appropriate laundry products is crucial. Among these, sours, detergents, and stain removers stand out as key components in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the laundry process. These products, each formulated with a specific blend of effective chemistries, contribute to achieving optimal results in maintaining fabric quality and appearance.

Sours play a vital role in the laundry process by neutralizing alkalinity and adjusting the pH of fabrics. This step is crucial to prevent potential skin irritation and ensure that fabrics feel soft to the touch. The correct blend of acids in sour products effectively neutralizes any remaining alkaline residues from detergents, promoting a balanced pH level and enhancing fabric comfort. The right chemistries contribute to preserving fabric integrity by preventing excessive wear and tear caused by imbalanced pH levels.

Detergents are the workhorses of the laundry process, responsible for removing soils, stains, and contaminants from fabrics. Surfactants are active agents that break down and lift away dirt and stains from fabrics. Effective surfactants in detergents ensure thorough cleaning and soil removal. The inclusion of stain-fighting chemistries in detergents targets specific types of stains, such as protein-based or oily stains, ensuring a high success rate in stain removal.

Stain removers are specialized products designed to tackle stubborn or specific stains that may not be fully addressed by regular detergents. Pre-spotters are stain-removing solutions applied directly to stains before laundering. The correct blend of pre-spotter chemistries ensures targeted stain removal without causing damage to fabrics. Stains from oils and greases often require specialized attention. Effective oil removers in stain removal formulations break down and lift away these challenging stains.

The correct blend of effective chemistries in stain removers allows for targeted stain removal, addressing specific types of stains without compromising the color or integrity of fabrics.

Effective sours and detergents with the right chemistries contribute to the preservation of fabric quality. They help prevent fabric deterioration, maintain softness, and extend the lifespan of textiles.

Surfactants in detergents ensure efficient soil suspension and removal, preventing soil redeposition on fabrics during the washing process and promoting overall cleanliness.

The correct blend of acids in sours ensures that fabrics are returned to a neutral pH level after washing, enhancing comfort and minimizing the risk of skin irritation.

Laundry products with effective chemistries exhibit versatility in addressing a variety of fabrics and stains. This versatility streamlines the laundry process, making it more efficient and adaptable to different textile needs.

On-premise laundry products, including sours, detergents, and stain removers, are integral to achieving optimal results in fabric care and cleanliness. The correct blend of effective chemistries in these products not only ensures the efficient removal of soils and stains but also contributes to the preservation of fabric quality and comfort. This meticulous approach to laundry chemistry enhances the overall effectiveness of the laundry process, meeting the high standards expected in diverse industries, from hospitality to healthcare.