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Commercial Cleaning Products & Technologies : Comparative Summary
TECHNOLOGY OR
PRODUCT TYPE
HOWTHE TECHNOLOGY OR
PRODUCTWORKS.
EFFECTIVE USAGE FDA GRAS
FOOD
SAFETY
ON-SITE
TEST
LISTERIA 4
LOG KILL
FLU VIRUS 4
LOG KILL
EPA
COMPLIANT
TURI
PROVEN TO
REMOVE
HUCKER’S
SOIL*
Ionized Bubbles Water flows through a cell that applies
a slight electrical charge. An ion
exchange membrane creates positively
and negatively charged nano-bubble
cleaning agents.
Glass, stainless steel & other
smooth surfaces. Also carpets.
No No No No Yes No
ElectrolyzedWater Salt water with low-voltage electricity
creates two cleaning agents. Sodium ions
are converted into sodium hydroxide, an
alkaline liquid that cleans and degreases.
Chloride ions become hypochlorous acid,
also known as acid water.
Smooth floors and large smooth
surface areas
N/A No Yes Yes Yes No
Steam Cleaning Water is heated to the point and turns
into vapor. The vapor is forced out
through a nozzle which can be directed
at the surface to be cleaned. As the vapor
cools and turns back into water, it pulls
out dirt and grime.
Smooth floors, carpets and
upholstery
N/A No No No Yes No
Chemical Cleaners Traditional man-made chemicals work
well as cleaning agents. Many leave
residues and odors, and may be harmful
if not used properly.
All types of surfaces.
Varies by type Some Yes Some Some No Some
Green Cleaners Most green cleaners are made using
plant-based derivatives and essential
oils. May sacrifice a degree of cleaning
power for green compliance
All types of surfaces.
Varies by type Yes No No No Yes Some
Aqueous Ozone Tap water is saturated with ozone which
wipes out pathogens and contaminants
through oxydization. Reverts to water
and oxygen.
All types of surfaces, including
food and food surfaces. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*Hucker’s soil is the industry accepted standardized soil designed to replicate common soils found when cleaning. Distilled water 48.8%, evaporated milk 13.8%, creamy peanut butter 9.2%, salted butter
9.2%, stone ground wheat flour 9.2%, egg yolk 9.2%printer’s ink with linseed oil 0.9%, and saline solution 2.7%
Ref: International Ozone Association - AOAC Official method 961.02;Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants; and Detergent Sanitizing Action of Disinfectants. FDA GRAS Notification. EPA Organic
Program compliance. TURI.org. Data compiled in 2009 from third party independent industry and academic sources.
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