Sustainable Industrial Cleaner and Process Planning

A sustainable industrial cleaner is part of a cleaning process that can be measured and improved. The product must remove the required soil while fitting the equipment, materials and operating conditions. IPAX helps industrial buyers evaluate cleaners and degreasers for their applications.

Look beyond the product container

When comparing cleaning options, examine chemical consumption, water use, operating temperature, bath replacement and the amount of rework. These factors help a facility understand the resources used per cleaning task. Establish a baseline before claiming that a new product reduces costs or environmental impact.

• Record how much concentrate and working solution each task uses.
• Measure cleaning time and the number of parts that need recleaning.
• Track water and energy use where the process allows measurement.
• Review waste handling and replacement frequency for cleaning baths.

Evaluate concentrated cleaning products

IPAX offers Green Unikleen, a water-soluble cleaning and degreasing concentrate. Its product information covers applications in parts cleaning, equipment maintenance and facility cleaning. A concentrate lets teams prepare a working solution for an approved task; the appropriate dilution must come from the product guidance and application review.

The Green Unikleen page lists Green Seal GS-34 and GS-37 certification. Consult the supporting documentation when third-party certification is part of your purchasing criteria. Do not extend a product’s certification to unrelated formulations or to the entire facility’s cleaning operation.

Introduce a new process with a controlled trial

Select representative soils and substrates, then document the cleaning method and acceptance criteria. Compare the trial with your current process using the same workload. Review surface compatibility and the condition of any reused solution before making a wider change.

For equipment-related applications, IPAX parts washer services can be a starting point for discussing the process as well as the chemistry.

Frequently asked questions

Does a greener cleaner guarantee lower operating costs?

Costs depend on the application. Evaluate actual consumption, labor and process requirements rather than relying on a universal savings percentage.

How should used solution be handled?

Review the contaminants, Safety Data Sheet and applicable facility waste procedures before choosing a disposal method.

Discuss your industrial cleaning goals

Contact IPAX with your current process and improvement targets to request product guidance.