Cleaning Additives

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Chemical Cleaners

There are array of Cleaning Additives available in the market which you can choose for your specific cleaning purposes. Chemical Cleaners are widely used to carry out cleaning tasks in residential and commercial places. Floors, walls, bathrooms and even toilets require thorough cleaning every day and for all these premises there are suitable chemical cleaning products used. Chemical cleaning is a high quality cleaning process that makes your cleaning tasks easier, simple safe and affordable. These magical products can reduce excessive costs of cleaning and are also environmentally friendly. There are enormous variety of different chemical cleaning supplies, including bleach, degreasers, floor wax, disinfectants, glass cleaner, furniture polish, floor strippers, cleansers and much more. There are generally four types of Chemical Cleaners which are Alkaline, Acidic, Enzyme, and Copper Root Repellent Clog Removers:

Alkaline Chemical Cleaners

Alkaline chemical cleaners are available at most supermarket shelves. This type does not require dilution and are normally poured directly down the drain. They typically have one of three active ingredients to help resolve a clog: copper sulfide, sodium hydroxide, or sodium hypochloride. These cleaners will only help remove the most superficial of clogs, such as excess hair or grease these alkaline cleaners are largely ineffective.


Acidic chemical cleaners

These types of cleaners are far more powerful and demand more safety concerns than alkaline products. Although acidic chemical cleaners can often remove almost any clog, they can also do damage to the plumbing itself. Normally acidic drain cleaners contain sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid can damage porcelain, metal, and almost any other material when used incorrectly. Sulfuric acid is slightly less damaging to metal plumbing, but can still damage aluminum, stainless steel, and porcelain. These chemical cleaners should be used as a last result and by a professional. If you insist on using acidic cleaners to dissolve a clot yourself, carefully follow all safety instructions to avoid dangerous chemical burns.


Enzyme chemical Cleaners

These types have become more popular as a more environmentally conscious way of caring for a plumbing system. However, these chemical drain cleaners are best used as a preventative measure, not as a means of eliminating a clot. If you attempt to remove a clot with an enzyme product, be prepared to wait at least 24 hours for it to work. Of course, you can avoid the chance of clots.


Copper Root Repellent

This specialized type of chemical cleaner is used to prevent roots from damaging. Now homeowners with trees in their yards can use a copper root repellent as a way of protecting their plumbing. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using this product for maximum efficiency and keep in mind that you should plan on treating your pipes with copper root repellent at least twice a year.


Advantages

Certain types of chemical cleaners contain highly toxic ingredients that may have adverse effects on the surfaces. A variety of safe chemical cleaners are widely available today, that contain relatively harmless contents. These chemical cleaners come in a variety of colors, with different useful features and fragrances.

Chemical cleaning supplies are used to keep homes, businesses and other facilities clean and sanitary, but these products need extra attention while working.

  1. Use protective clothing when working with cleaning solutions.
  2. Purchase cleaning products specifically for floor care.
  3. Choose the right instruments for the types of cleaning agents used in restrooms.
  4. Protect skin and eyes from harsh chemical cleaning agents
  5. Use protective wear such as rubber gloves, protective eye wear and respiratory.