Finding the right cleaner – The professional guide for industry, trade & technology

🔍 Which cleaner is the right one?

The selection of the optimal cleaner depends heavily on the material, the type of soiling, and the area of application . Modern industrial cleaners – such as those developed by WEICON – are highly specialized and cover applications ranging from precision mechanics to the food industry.

👉 Goal: Maximum cleaning performance with minimal material stress

Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's safety data sheet and instructions for the cleaner. Observe the health and safety information and instructions for hazardous substances. Use appropriate personal protective equipment, e.g., gloves. Some cleaners are specifically environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

🧪 Overview of cleaning agent types (industry standard)

🧰 1. Universal & Industrial Cleaner

Applications: Standard cleaning, degreasing, preparation of bonding surfaces

Typical characteristics:

• Removes oil, grease, soot, resins, tar
• Evaporates without leaving any residue
• Suitable for metal, glass, ceramics and many plastics

📌 According to the overview, these industrial cleaners are particularly relevant for machines, components and production environments.

👉 Examples:

• Industrial cleaner, also available as a concentrate
• Surface cleaner

🍊 2. Citrus & universal cleaner (modern all-rounders)

Use: Versatile cleaning + light disinfection

Technology Insight:

• 75% isopropanol content → disinfectant effect
• Base made from citrus peel extracts
• Suitable for metal, plastic, glass, ceramic and coated surfaces

Perfomance:

• Removes adhesive residue, oils, greases, resin, tar
• Also cleans pen, marker and rubber residue.
• Use in industry, trade, households and public areas

👉 Advantage: Extremely versatile + hygienic cleaning in one step

⚡ 3. Special cleaners (high-performance solutions)

For demanding industrial applications:

Types & Functions:

• Adhesive remover: removes even hardened residues
• Electrical cleaner: dissolves oxide and sulfide layers, improves conductivity
• Mold cleaner: removes silicones, waxes, production residues

📌 Especially important for:

• Maintenance & Repair
• Electronics & Precision Mechanics
• industrial manufacturing processes

🧴 4. Gentle cleaners (for sensitive surfaces)

Application: sensitive materials & safety-critical areas

Characteristics:

• pH-neutral
• compatible with materials
• often NSF-certified (food industry)

👉 Examples:

• Plastic Cleaner
• Quick cleaner
• special food cleaners

📌 Important for:

• plastic parts
• Painted surfaces
• Food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors

🧼 5. Foam cleaner & surface cleaner

Application: large or vertical surfaces

Advantages:

• Adheres due to foam formation
• even cleaning
• controlled exposure time

👉 Examples:

• Multi-foam
• Foam cleaner

🚗 6. Technical Specialty Cleaners

Application: Automotive & technical systems

Types:

• Brake cleaner → strong degreasing
• Burner cleaner → industrial plants
• Screen/visor cleaner → sensitive viewing surfaces

🏷️ 7. Label cleaner – efficiently removes adhesive residue

Label residue is among the most common types of soiling in industry, logistics, and workshops. Special label cleaners remove adhesive residue, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and label residue quickly and gently.

Typical characteristics:

• Removes adhesive residues, resins and adhesive films.
• Effective on metal, glass, plastic and painted surfaces
• Residue-free cleaning possible
• Often based on citrus extracts or solvents

📌 According to the product overview, suitable cleaners also reliably remove label and adhesive residues.

Typical areas of application:

• Removal of old labels in warehouse & shipping
• Cleaning of machines, equipment and components
• Surface preparation before bonding

👉 Especially suitable:

• Citrus cleaner
• Sealant and adhesive remover
• Special cleaners for solvent applications

⚙️ How to choose the right cleaner (professional logic)

1. Determine the material

2. Analyze pollution

3. Consider requirements

• ✅ Residue-free evaporation → important for adhesives & electronics
• ✅ NSF approval → mandatory in food processing areas
• ✅ Workplace safety → low fumes, pH-neutral

📊 Industry solutions (from WEICON practice)

Modern cleaning products are specifically developed for various industries:

• Mechanical Engineering & Maintenance
• Food & pharmaceutical industry (NSF certified)
• Construction & Crafts
• Transport & Public Facilities
• Precision mechanics & electronics

👉 Example: Citrus cleaner is used in industry, public institutions and households.

💡 Best practices from the industry

• Always choose cleaning agents that are suitable for the material.
• Test for compatibility before use.
• Pay attention to the correct exposure time
• Do not overdose
• Safety data sheets should be taken into account

🚀 Conclusion: The right cleaner = efficiency + safety

An optimally chosen cleaner ensures:

• Faster processes
• Improved adhesion in bonded joints
• Longer lifespan of materials
• Improved workplace safety

In short:

• Standard → Universal cleaner
• Complex → Special cleaner
• Sensitive → pH-neutral / NSF
  

📞 Advice & Contact – Quickly find the right cleaner

Are you unsure which cleaner is right for your application?
Our experts will support you quickly, practically and impartially in your selection.

🧠 Our consultation includes:

• Selecting the optimal cleaner based on material (metal, plastic, glass, etc.)
• Analysis of contaminants (oil, grease, adhesive, label residue)
• Recommendations for industry, trade and special applications
• Consideration of standards (e.g. food sector / NSF)
• Optimization of cleaning processes (time, cost, safety)

⚡ Typical inquiries:

• Which cleaner is best for removing adhesive or label residue?
• Degreaser for machines or metal parts
• Cleaner for sensitive plastic surfaces
• Solutions for food or pharmaceutical environments

📩 Request a quote now, no obligation

Send us your requirements for a suitable professional cleaner by email – we will get back to you shortly with a suitable recommendation.

Please specify:

• Material / Surface
• Type of pollution
• Area of application (e.g., industry, food, outdoor)
• Quantity / Application

👉 The more accurate your information, the more precise our recommendation.