Types of Cleaning Chemicals

The cleaning chemical range can include products intended for different maintenance requirements.

• Degreasers

Used for removing oil, grease and other hydrocarbon-based contamination from suitable industrial surfaces and equipment.

• Descaling Chemicals

Designed for applications involving mineral deposits and scale, subject to compatibility with the surface being treated.

• Industrial Surface Cleaners

Used for general cleaning of suitable machinery, floors, equipment and industrial areas.

• Metal Cleaning Chemicals

Used for selected metal-cleaning and preparation processes before further treatment, coating or fabrication.

• Glass & Surface Cleaners

Used for appropriate glass and hard-surface cleaning applications.

• Specialised Cleaning Formulations

Application-specific cleaners can be selected where standard cleaning products do not provide the required performance.

Technical Guide for Cleaning Chemical Selection

The actual dilution, contact time and temperature should always follow the manufacturer’s product instructions.

Where Cleaning Chemicals Are Used

• Manufacturing Units

For routine equipment, floor and production-area cleaning.

• Engineering Workshops

Useful for cleaning machinery, tools, components and workshop surfaces.

• Automobile & Mechanical Facilities

Suitable formulations may help remove grease, oil and workshop contamination.

• Food & Beverage Facilities

Specially selected cleaning products can be used for appropriate plant and surface-cleaning applications.

• Hotels & Commercial Buildings

Cleaning chemicals can support regular housekeeping and facility maintenance.

• Warehouses & Industrial Premises

Used for maintaining floors, equipment and work areas.

• Water & Process Plants

Selected chemical cleaners can assist with equipment and maintenance-related cleaning.

Cleaning Chemicals for Heavy Industrial Contamination

Industrial equipment can accumulate deposits that ordinary household cleaners cannot effectively remove.

Depending on the contaminant, industrial cleaning may involve:

• Oil
• Grease
• Carbon deposits
• Mineral scale
• Dust
• Process residues
• Adhesive residues
• Dirt accumulation

The cleaning chemical should be selected only after considering the equipment material and the nature of the deposit.

Surface Compatibility Comes First

A cleaning chemical that works well on one material can damage another.

Before application, check compatibility with:

• Mild steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminium
• Copper
• Plastics
• Rubber
• Painted surfaces
• Coated components

For unfamiliar surfaces, following the manufacturer’s instructions and conducting a suitable compatibility test can help prevent unwanted damage.

Concentrated vs Ready-to-Use Cleaners

Cleaning chemicals may be supplied as concentrates or ready-to-use formulations.

Concentrated Formulations

These may be diluted according to the manufacturer’s recommended ratio and can be useful for larger industrial operations.

Ready-to-Use Products

These are supplied at a formulation intended for direct application, where specified.

More concentrated does not automatically mean better cleaning. Incorrect dilution can increase chemical consumption and may damage surfaces or create unnecessary safety risks.

Application Methods

Depending on the formulation, cleaning chemicals may be applied through:

• Manual wiping
• Spraying
• Soaking
• Foaming
• Circulation cleaning
• Pressure cleaning
• Mechanical cleaning combined with chemicals

The application method should match the product instructions and the equipment being cleaned.

Packaging Options

Depending on the product, quantity and handling requirements, cleaning chemicals can be supplied in:

• Bottles
• Cans
• Carboys
• Drums
• Containers
• Bulk packs

Packaging should be chemically compatible with the product and suitable for storage and transportation.

Safety & Responsible Handling

Cleaning chemicals can have very different hazard profiles. Before use, users should consult the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Important precautions may include:

• Wearing suitable PPE
• Ensuring adequate ventilation
• Avoiding incompatible chemical mixing
• Following recommended dilution
• Keeping containers properly labelled
• Preventing unnecessary skin or eye exposure
• Following appropriate spill-response procedures

Acidic and alkaline cleaners, oxidising chemicals and solvent-based products should never be mixed unless specifically instructed by the manufacturer.

How to Choose the Correct Cleaning Chemical

For a suitable recommendation, provide:

• What needs to be cleaned?
• What type of contamination is present?
• What is the surface material?
• Is the cleaning manual or automated?
• Is the chemical required as a concentrate or ready-to-use product?
• What quantity is required?
• Where will the product be used?

These details help identify a product that is appropriate for the actual cleaning task.

Why Buy Cleaning Chemicals from Sohum Industrial Sales Corporation?

Sohum Industrial Sales Corporation supplies cleaning chemicals for industrial and commercial maintenance requirements across West Bengal, Kolkata, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura.

The company can cater to requirements based on:

• Cleaning application
• Contaminant type
• Surface material
• Product formulation
• Required quantity
• Packaging
• Technical documentation

Instead of using the same cleaner everywhere, customers can select a formulation according to the specific cleaning problem.

A Smarter Approach to Industrial Cleaning

Good cleaning results depend on using the right chemical for the right surface and the right contaminant. With suitable product selection, businesses can improve cleaning consistency while reducing unnecessary chemical use and avoiding avoidable surface damage.

For industrial, commercial and maintenance cleaning requirements, Sohum Industrial Sales Corporation supplies Cleaning Chemicals across eastern and northeastern India.