Industrial Laundry

In industrial laundry operations, the effective cleaning and maintenance of textiles demand specialized products tailored to rigorous demands.

Sours, featuring acid solutions, are integral for neutralizing alkaline residues left by detergents, ensuring the proper pH balance of fabrics. Industrial-grade detergents, enriched with potent surfactants, play a vital role in removing tough stains and dirt from a wide range of textiles. Stain removers, with a focus on specific stain types, offer targeted solutions to address challenging spots. The inclusion of acid solutions within these products helps counteract alkalinity, maintaining fabric integrity. Powerful surfactants ensure thorough cleaning, while oil removers contribute to tackling greasy residues. By emphasizing the use of these specialized components, industrial laundry facilities can achieve optimal cleanliness, extend the lifespan of textiles, and meet the high standards required in industrial-scale laundering.

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
DAN™A 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)
DLR™A 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
EFR™Environmentally 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
IQLF™A breakthrough in high detergency, low foam cleaning
  • Parts Washers
  • Floor cleaning
  • High pressure cleaning and degreasing
  • Metal Working cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
JK50™Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • High Caustic CIP Cleaners
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Water Based Degreaser
  • Parts Washers
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
KDC3™A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
LCF™Highly 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
LFQ™A truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Floor Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
M5™The 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
ME80™A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Engine Degreasers
NLS90™Highly 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
OET™A 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
OGAMP™A high foaming hydrotroping surfactant with corrosion inhibition properties in certain acidic formulae
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Aluminum brighteners
  • Metal cleaning and descaling
  • Wheel cleaning
R49™Use 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
TSR™Powdered 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 industrial laundry, where large-scale operations demand impeccable cleanliness and fabric care, the selection of laundry products becomes a critical factor. Sours, detergents, and stain removers play pivotal roles in this process, each equipped with a specific blend of effective chemistries designed to tackle the challenges posed by industrial-level laundering. Understanding the significance of acid solutions, surfactants, oil removers, and pre-spotters reveals why the correct blend of these chemistries is essential for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the industrial laundry process.

Sours in industrial laundry serve the crucial purpose of neutralizing alkalinity and adjusting pH levels post-cleaning. Acid solutions effectively neutralize any residual alkaline content from detergents, ensuring fabrics reach a balanced pH level. This balance is essential for comfort and longevity of textiles. The right chemistries contribute to preserving fabric integrity by preventing issues related to imbalanced pH levels, enhancing the overall durability of laundered textiles.

Detergents are the backbone of industrial laundry processes, responsible for removing soils, stains, and contaminants from a massive volume of fabrics. Surfactants break down and lift away dirt and stains from fabrics. Effective surfactants ensure thorough cleaning and soil removal, even in high-capacity industrial washing machines. The inclusion of specialized stain-fighting chemistries in detergents ensures that a diverse range of stains is effectively addressed, contributing to the overall cleanliness and quality of laundered textiles.

Industrial laundry faces unique challenges, including stubborn stains that standard detergents may not fully eliminate, indicating the need for effective stain removers. Applied directly to stains before the laundering process, pre-spotters with the right blend of chemistries ensure targeted and effective stain removal without compromising fabric integrity. Stubborn stains from oils and greases are effectively treated with specialized oil removers in stain removal formulations, contributing to the overall success of the stain removal process.

The correct blend of surfactants in detergents ensures efficient soil suspension and removal, addressing the significant challenge of cleaning a vast volume of textiles in industrial laundry operations.

Effective sours and detergents contribute to the preservation of fabric quality. By preventing issues related to pH imbalance and ensuring thorough cleaning, these products extend the lifespan of textiles.

Industrial laundry products with the correct blend of effective chemistries exhibit versatility in addressing a broad range of fabrics, stains, and contaminants. This adaptability is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of industrial textile processing.

Efficient stain removal and soil suspension minimize the need for re-washing, contributing to resource efficiency, reduced water usage, and overall cost-effectiveness in industrial laundry operations.

The correct blend of chemistries in industrial laundry products ensures effective cleaning in shorter timeframes, optimizing throughput and meeting the high demands of large-scale operations.

The industrial laundry process relies heavily on sours, detergents, and stain removers, each equipped with the correct blend of effective chemistries. These products not only address the challenges of cleaning large volumes of textiles but also contribute to fabric preservation, stain removal, and overall operational efficiency. The meticulous formulation of these chemistries ensures that industrial laundry processes maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality, and resource efficiency.