Industrial cleaners

Industrial cleaners for heavy-duty soiling

Industrial cleaners are built for production, warehouse, and technical environments where specific contaminants accumulate: industrial lubricants, oils, hydraulic fluids, soot, and metal dust. Standard cleaning products are not strong enough for this type of soiling, so industrial formulas use more aggressive surfactants and solvents.

Types of industrial cleaners

Alkaline industrial cleaners dissolve organic contaminants — grease, oil, lubricants, and carbon deposits. They are used in metalworking shops, automotive workshops, food production plants, and logistics centres. Acidic industrial cleaners target inorganic contaminants — rust, cement residue, mineral deposits, and limescale.

Solvent-based cleaners suit applications where water-based formulas are ineffective: paint removal, adhesive dissolution, heavy lubricant deposits on machinery. These products require good ventilation and protective clothing.

Industrial cleaners and the environment

Modern industrial cleaners are becoming more environmentally responsible. Greenspeed offers biodegradable industrial formulas that meet environmental requirements while being less toxic to workers. Plant-based solvents are replacing traditional petroleum-derived products where this is possible without losing effectiveness.

Proper wastewater management is mandatory when using industrial cleaners. Many formulas require neutralisation before discharge into the sewer system, so following manufacturer instructions and local environmental regulations is essential.

Industrial cleaners in the cleaning system

Industrial cleaners are part of the cleaning products category. In production facilities they are used alongside floor cleaners for industrial floors, degreasing and descaling agents for specific tasks, and disinfectant cleaners in food industry zones.

Industrial cleaning also demands matching cleaning tools , stiff brushes, scrapers, and industrial scouring pads. Floor cleaning tools for industrial premises include auto-scrubbers and industrial mops that speed up cleaning of large areas.

Dosing and storage of industrial cleaners

Concentrated industrial cleaners are supplied in 5 to 25 litre containers and diluted according to manufacturer instructions. Correct dilution is critical: a solution that is too weak will not remove the soiling, while one that is too strong can damage surfaces or cause corrosion. Automatic dosing equipment helps maintain precise concentrations and reduces staff contact with undiluted product. Industrial cleaning products should be stored in their original packaging, in a dry and cool location away from direct sunlight.