In recent years we have seen a huge shift in peoples attitudes towards a healthier and more environmentally friendly world. The demand for eco-friendly effective cleaning to be used in commercial spaces such as hotels, offices, restaurants and shopping centres is high.
Conventional chemical cleaners are known for impacting both health and the environment.
Enzyme-based cleaners on the other hand, are not only highly effective but also harmless and environmentally friendly and are therefore fast gaining popularity.
What are bio-enzymatic cleaners?
Bio-enzymatic cleaners are a formulation of beneficial microbes that act upon and digest wastes and stains. The microbes within the cleaners produce enzymes that break down the waste molecules into smaller particles so that they can be easily cleaned off. The microbial population within these cleaners continue to multiply until all the waste molecules are consumed.
Its a common myth that the enzymes themselves are living things. In reality enzymes act as a catalyst that helps speed up chemical reactions so that the living microbes can operate efficiently. Enzymes are highly specific to the type of material that they act upon. Bio-enzymatic cleaner are carefully formulated with the different types of enzymes in free form or produces by the living microbes to break down the various soils.
Examples of some of the enzymes used in enzymatic cleaners include:
Proteases - Used for removing protein-based soils and stains such as human urine, blood, faeces, sweat etc. It is one of the most commonly used enzymes.
Lipases - Used for decomposing fatty materials such as oil and grease.
Amylases - Used for the removal of starch-based food items such as potatoes, sugar, egg, chocolate etc.
Cellulases - Used for soil removal of fabrics made of cotton and cotton blends. Cellulases also has the ability to soften and brighten coloured fabrics.
Bio-enzymatic cleaners are very versatile as depending on the formulation of enzymes and microbes used that can be applied to a wide variety of different applications such as surface cleaning and odour elimination. Enzyme-based cleaners can be used for drain maintenance, odour control, toilet systems, catering cleaning etc. They are highly effective in cleaning commercial spaces where traffic of people is high.
Unlike more conventual chemicals our enzymatic cleaners remove the cause of the problem rather than trying to mask it. As they continue to work on grime deposits and odours after initial application the need for further treatment is thus reduced, saving time and money in the process.