Understanding the Basic Elements of Econo-Chem’s Multi-Purpose Cleaner

May 1, 2023

It’s no secret that powerful chemical compounds make up the cleaning products we rely on. In fact, it’s these compounds that make these products so effective.


And when it comes to multi-purpose cleaners, there’s no denying the effectiveness of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is an alkaline compound that neutralizes acids. Since it is water soluble, it’s highly effective across different industries and is manufactured in many forms, including flakes, pellets, solutions, powders, and more. 


Keep reading to learn the advantages of using cleaners with sodium-based listing agents and why Econo-Clean is one of the top enviro-friendly  multi-purpose cleaners  in the industry. 


Environmental Benefits of Using Cleaners With Sodium-Based Lifting Agents 

Quality cleaning products should be safe for our environment.  But what makes a good cleaner, environmentally friendly? Let’s look at Econo Clean, an eco-friendly product used for industrial cleaning. Its leading superpower is that it has sodium-based lifting agents that penetrate surface pores for a deep, and effective clean. Once diluted as instructed, Econo-Clean is non-corrosive, non-toxic and contains no phosphates, acids, bleaches, or harmful solvents. 


Here are just a few use cases for sodium hydroxide:


  • Pharmaceuticals: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), cholesterol-reducing medications, and anticoagulants.
  • Water treatment: Removal of heavy metals and control acidity.
  • Energy production: Fuel cells like batteries and epoxy resins for wind turbines.
  • Food processing: Removal of fruits and vegetable skins for canning, prevents mold and bacteria, and used in the curing process for olives.
  • And more


You can find sodium-based lifting agents in various cleaning products, including oven and drain cleaners, because of the agents’ abilities. These agents react with moisture to generate heat, allowing it to change the state of grease and fats to the point where they dissolve. 


The advantages of using sodium-based lifting agents for sanitizing and cleaning are:


  • Low cost
  • Efficacy
  • Removal
  • Disposal
  • Ease of detection


They’re also effective for:


  • Removing proteins and nucleic acids
  • Inactivating bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi, and endotoxins



What are Some Good Uses of Multi-Purpose Cleaners with Sodium-Based Lifting Agents in Industrial Applications?

Multi-purpose cleaners containing sodium-based lifting agents are effective for residential and industrial cleaning, allowing them to easily dissolve fats, oils, and protein-based deposits. Some manufacturers use them to clean grease and even add it to soaps and various detergents used in residential homes and commercial applications.


Multi-purpose cleaners with sodium-based lifting agents are also great for cleaning walls, equipment, finished floors, concrete floors, painted wood, ovens, drains, plastic and other water-safe surfaces, glass, chrome, tile, stainless steel, concrete, and wool or nylon carpeting.


Where to Get an Environmentally-Safe Cleaner Containing Sodium-Based Lifting Agents 

For the most effective deep clean, try Econo-Clean. When diluted as instructed, our unique formula is the safest, most environmentally friendly, non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-corrosive cleaner you’ll ever use. 


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