To maintain a clean healthy environment, you must start by cleaning dirty surfaces. Removing spillovers, grease, grime, and dirt is not a cup of tea for a dishwashing liquid. We need some effective cleaning solutions for removing stubborn stains. As a precaution, we can sanitize and disinfect the areas to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria.
We use cleaning products to clean the house, so we need to know how these cleaning products work on dust, grease, and grime and remove them completely.
The most crucial part is when you need to showcase your house for bond inspection, satisfy the owner’s cleaning demand, and get back your security amount without deductions.
In this blog post, we will learn how cleaning products work and fight germs. According to the Bond Cleaning in Toowoomba team, the cleaning products work better if we use them the right way and understand the value of surfactants, acidic cleaners, disinfectants, and other products in your rental house cleaning.
How do our cleaning products manage to remove germs from our house?
Before we know the work process of our cleaning products, we need to dive deep into the chemistry of cleaning products.
Chemistry of Cleaning Products: Cleaning products contain surfactants, solvents, and enzymes, and they break the dirt molecules into pieces to remove them from the surface. Let us see how these three act differently on the dirt.
- Surfactants: Surfactants reduce the water surface tension and let the chemical go deep inside the dirt and grime to loosen their bond. Surfactants have two ends- hydrophobic and hydrophilic, water repeller and lover respectively. The hydrophilic end attaches to the water, and the hydrophobic end joins with the oil and grease, it breaks the bond of dirt and grime and helps to remove it easily.
- Solvents: Solvents contain ethanol and isopropyl alcohol that destroys germ cell membranes and helps to remove them from the surface. Solvents are liquids and work when dissolved in water.
- Enzymes: Enzymes are good for protein, fats, and carbohydrate-related stains. They are mainly used in laundry to remove dust and dirt from the clothes without harming the fabric.
Use of Common cleaning agents: Even Bond Cleaning in Sunshine Coast team uses common cleaning agents that work to remove dirt and grime from the surface but how, let’s see.
- Vinegar and lemon: They contain acidic and citric acid which is helpful in removing rusting, soap scum, and minerals. They do not work on natural stones because of being a little abrasive. But they are safe and organic cleaners and are used by many professionals too.
- Detergents: Detergents can also be used to clean the oil stains and grime from the surface. It is the basic cleaning agent and works well when diluted. They are surfactants, and we have already discussed in the above section, how they work to remove dust stains from the surface.
- Bleach and Baking soda: They are alkaline which means having a pH level between 9 and 14. They tend to break the fats in the oil stains, grime, and grease into soapy substances to remove them easily. Bleach can be harmful to your health but baking soda is a safer option, so you can choose baking soda if you have it in the list.
Disinfectants and Sanitizers to remove germs: Disinfection is the removal of viruses and bacteria whereas sanitizing is the removal of only bacteria. We must follow both the process with the help of:
- Alcohol: Rub alcohol on the door knobs, electronic appliances, floor, tiles, etc. to disinfect them.
- Baking soda: Use baking soda on delicate surfaces to kill germs and bacteria.
- Hydrogen Peroxide: Use 3% of hydrogen peroxide to remove mold and mildew from the house.
Role of Cleaning Methods: Cleaning is not just about the surfactants and solvents. It also depends on the cleaning method we are utilizing. Let us discuss common cleaning methods used by professionals:
- Mechanical action: Mechanical action is the usage of manual power for cleaning the surface. After applying the solution, you need to rub hard to remove the stain. For that, you can use tools like microfibre cloth, brushes, sponges, etc.
- Thermal Action: Thermal action refers to the usage of heat to remove dust, dirt, or stains. To provide heat, you can use very hot water but be careful while using it as it can cause you burns too if you directly come in contact with the same.
- Chemical Actions: Chemical action is necessary, along with manual action. You need to choose products that will help you remove dust, dirt, and stains. Avoid using marketed products as they contain harmful chemicals and can harm your skin. Instead use baking soda, vinegar, etc. types of organic cleaners.
Conclusion
We use cleaning products to remove germs from the surface, but we don’t know the mechanism of these products, how they work, and manage to remove the stains from the house. Not just the chemistry of the products, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and sanitizers, but the role of the cleaning method in the cleaning process.
