What are dry cleaning products and how do I use them?
Cleaning concerns almost everyone. There is no one in the world who has not cleaned at least once. Various cleaning agents are used for cleaning, each of them differs in composition, which directly affects the effect of the work carried out. How to distinguish professional from household chemicals, how to choose the right product for cleaning a contaminated surface are questions of concern to many.
What it is?
It would seem that we know everything about cleaning. After all, buying and using commercially available cleaning products is no problem. There is nothing wrong with that when it comes to keeping your home clean. However, it is difficult to imagine the use of insufficiently effective cleaning products in places such as hospitals, schools, restaurants, hotels, warehouses, public toilets, workshops or shopping centers. These are places where tens, hundreds and even thousands of people pass every day.
Cleaning, or so-called detergents, are a mixture of chemical compounds, the composition of which depends on the surface to be cleaned and maintained. Professional cleaning products often contain surfactants that are harmful to health and the environment, such as chlorine, ammonia, phenols or phosphates, synthetic preservatives, fragrances and colors.
Awareness of the need to protect nature mobilizes manufacturers of cleaning chemicals to create environmentally friendly detergents. Ecomers are based on essential oils and natural, safe ingredients, combining the effectiveness of removing dirt and caring for the health of users and the planet.Among them, you can find various liquids, sprays, pastes and powders that will help keep all flat surfaces clean.
When deciding to purchase professional cleaning products, you should pay attention to their composition, purpose and safety certificates. An incorrectly purchased and used product can damage the surface of the equipment and impair its performance.
We recommend using stainless steel cleaners only on stainless steel equipment.
Species overview
Professional cleaning products are products that are mainly produced for professional cleaning companies. They have a completely different composition and higher concentration, and their manufacturers very often also use advanced technologies. As a result, the products are characterized by high efficiency and excellent economic efficiency.
A liter of concentrate makes it possible to prepare several tens of liters of cleaning solution, which gives significant savings in the cleaning industry. The use of professional chemistry may require appropriate training and knowledge. However, employees of cleaning companies know the basic principles of using this type of preparation. Nevertheless, since this is a professional chemistry, the manufacturer always prepares a detailed use card indicating the composition of the product and the type of active ingredient.
There are different types of professional products.
- Powdered. This type of cleaner is used for washing shoes and clothes, bed linen. These are laundry detergents. And there are also cleaning agents that contain abrasive particles. They are used with extreme caution, as a powdered cleaner can scratch the surface.
- Foamy. The option is actively used for cleaning carpet, carpet. They are also actively used for dry cleaning of woven materials, for example, if you need to clean upholstered furniture and a mattress. Since they are very easy to remove from the surface, while not spreading excessive moisture.
- Aerosols. This option is great when cleaning cars, as it does not damage the surface.
Selection Tips
How to choose cleaning products to be as effective and safe as possible is a tricky question. The answer is not easy, especially given the very wide range of drugs available on the market. There is a simple guide to show you what to consider when choosing a professional chemistry. Large quantities of cleaning agents are used every day. Therefore, it is important that they are not only effective and efficient, but above all safe for the staff and guests of the hotel. Consider what to look for when choosing a cleaning agent.
- For professional use - special cleaning products, which are different from the usual preparations in the pharmacy. They have a different composition, more concentrated, and therefore more effective. Moreover, they must have a security certificate.
- Economical, concentrated - cleaning products for hotels are often sold in the form of concentrates (for self-preparation of working solutions) and in large economy packages. This is not only a convenient solution, but also saves you a lot.
- Versatile versus specialized - the former should be used wherever possible. Using a single ceramic cleaner allows you to effectively wash a large area in one clean. However, for furniture, plumbing fixtures or showers, special preparations should be used that not only effectively remove dirt, but also care for a specific type of surface.
- Neutral, non-irritating, pleasant smell - choose hypoallergenic products that do not contain irritants and have a pleasant scent.Hotel guests have different tastes, and a pleasant smell for one person can be very disturbing for another. Do not forget to carefully remove the residues of the preparations from the surface so that contact with them does not irritate the skin.
The choice of cleaning agents is based on the type of dirt, the item, and more. For example, foam cleaners are suitable for a sofa, upholstered furniture, and a mattress. Cleaning shoes and clothes by means of a washing machine can be done using liquid, gel detergents.
For cleaning the car, as well as leather and nubuck, it is absolutely forbidden to use products containing alcohol.
Application rules
Detergents are one of the important items on the list of fixed costs. The hotel, apartment or guesthouse must be clean, so it is worth looking for good quality cleaning products. But it costs money. Cleanliness and high hygiene are the main criteria for a place of residence. Therefore, I want to carry out effective cleaning at home on my own. How and how depends on personal preferences and financial capabilities.
Professional cleaning products are different from "regular" ones - this is obvious. First of all, the composition: they contain more concentrated active ingredients. They are more productive and efficient in operation. A smaller amount of cleaning agent can successfully clean even stubborn dirt. They allow you to clean faster and more efficiently with less preparation. In practice, this is expressed in a simple calculation: the same amount of the drug as in the case of a “regular” product is enough for a longer period, which gives real savings.
Using professional cleaning products, we can be sure of their high efficiency. Besides, professional chemicals have documents confirming their safe use in public places. Many cleaning products (eg floor cleaners, general purpose surface cleaners) are available as concentrates for self-preparation of the working solution. Moreover, they can be purchased in large, economical packages, for example, 5 liters.
By purchasing one or more economical packs of concentrated cleaning products instead of many small packs of finished products, we save not only on the product itself, but also on transportation and storage costs.
To spend less on detergents and cleaning products, you can do them yourself at home. For example, the most common and actively used is soda with lemon.