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A FACILITY MANAGER’S GUIDE TO CLEANING CHEMICALS
Cleaning chemicals can be complicated. There’s a different cleaning agent for
every job and that boils down to lots of choices that must be made. But facility
managers should choose wisely. Use the wrong product and results will suffer.
Use the right product incorrectly, and, again, results will suffer. This guide
to the best cleaning chemicals will help facility managers make the right choice
and provide best practices for using a variety of products.
TYPES OF CLEANING CHEMICALS
All-purpose cleaning agents contain a mixture of surfactants and other
sequestering agents. They tend to be pH neutral or weakly alkaline, which makes
them safe for use on most hard surfaces. However, some all-purpose cleansers
contain abrasives that may scratch surfaces over time, leaving them dull and
harder to clean. A non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner, KaiO™ from Kaivac, combines
orange oil with hydrogen peroxide to make an environmentally-responsible,
multipurpose pH neutral cleaner.
Acidic cleaning agents effectively remove inorganic deposits like hard water
scaling, mineral deposits or soap scum. This makes these agents perfect for use
in restrooms. Their high pH also makes them a good choice for neutralizing and
removing road salts tracked in during the winter months. KaiBlooey™ from Kaivac
is an acidic cleaning agent and a favorite for restroom cleaning.
Alkaline cleaning agents eadily dissolve fats, grease, oils and protein-based
soils. These cleaning solutions work well in food service and food processing.
They are also appropriate in industrial applications where greasy soils are
prevalent. KaiPow™ from Kaivac is an alkaline cleaning agent designed for
commercial kitchens and heavy grease loads.
DISINFECT VERSUS SANITIZE
The general public may use the terms disinfect and sanitize interchangeably, but
there is a quantifiable, legal difference between the two terms. In the US,
sanitizers are agents that destroy 99.999 percent of bacteria in 30 seconds
during the Official Detergent Sanitizer Test. Disinfectants kill all organisms
in 10 minutes during the EPA-regulated AOAC Use Dilution Test.
Both methods go a step further than standard cleaning as they remove potentially
harmful agents that may be left behind. Both also require that all dirt and
debris be fully removed before beginning the process.
"Germs can hide underneath dirt and other material on surfaces where they are
not affected by the disinfectant,” according to the EPA. And it gets worse.
“Dirt and organic material can also reduce the germ-killing ability of some
disinfectants."
Sanitizing is appropriate for surfaces that come into contact with food. They
are also a good choice for items that might end up in a child’s mouth like toys
or pacifiers.
There are many types of EPA-registered disinfectants like chlorine, alcohols,
and quaternary ammonium compounds or QUATS. They are identified with a number
and have verifiable kill claims on their label along with explicit instructions
on their use. Disinfectants work best on hard, non-porous, non-finished surfaces
like:
* Toilets, urinals, diaper pails
* Porcelain tile and restroom fixtures
* Food contact surfaces, preperation areas and storage areas
* Sinks, floors, walls, countertops, bathtubs, shower stalls, doors and more
HOW TO DISINFECT CORRECTLY
While there may be an impulse to use a generous amount of product, less is more
when it comes to disinfectants. Bleach irritates skin and eyes. QUATS have been
linked to asthma and other autoimmune deficiency problems. Use too much on your
floors and they will be sticky and discolored. Dilute as directed on the label
and the product will work optimally.
Follow use instructions on a disinfectant carefully too. In fact, it is a
violation of federal law to use a disinfectant in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling. One critical step that is often overlooked is to properly clean the
surface prior to applying the disinfectant, removing all soils and debris.
Another important consideration is dwell time, where the product stays on a
surface without drying, often for up to 10 minutes to effectively kill microbes.
If the surface is allowed to dry it must be retreated and the clock starts
again. Then follow instructions for rinsing and drying.
DILUTING CLEANING CHEMICALS THE RIGHT WAY
Industrial cleaning chemicals are sold in concentrated form and need to be
diluted with water before use. Manually mixing them, using something called the
‘glug-glug’ method, is not acceptable as it can cause costly and dangerous
mistakes according to CleanLink.
Too much water will render the cleaning agent ineffective. A maintenance
professional using the improper amount could end up spreading pathogens
throughout the entire building.
Too much chemical can be just as dangerous and costly too. Excess product can
splash and release fumes that impacts indoor air quality. It can leave floors
sticky or damage expensive surfaces. Residue from too much chemical builds up
over time and is difficult to remove.
Follow manufacture guidelines for the optimal dilution rate. Automatic diluters
are more accurate than ‘glug-glug’ methods, but they tend to be costly and prone
to mechanical problems. Pre-portioned cleaning packets eliminate waste and
guesswork, simplify training, and are easy to transport and use.
GREEN CHEMICALS AND SUSTAINABLE CLEANING METHODS
While using green chemicals is a good step forward, truly sustainable cleaning
takes the concept even further. Sustainable cleaning methods rely mostly on
process, not chemicals, to create clean surfaces. Then when chemical cleaners,
disinfectants, and sanitizers are used, they are used more sparingly and when
they are needed most.
Three Kaivac products: KaiO all-purpose cleaner, UniVac®,and the AutoVac
Stretch™ hard floor cleaning systems have been certified by Green Seal. Green
Seal is an independent, nonprofit entity that certifies products and services
that are proven to be sustainable according to their rigorous standards. Kaivac
systems have been certified because they capture and remove contaminants,
pollutants, and pathogens while drastically reducing water and chemical usage.
They clean in a highly sustainable way while creating spotless, healthy facility
spaces.
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