Enzymes and Cleaning Performance

"Enzymes and Cleaning Performance"
Cleanfax (03/10) Vol. 23, No. 3, Cross, Jeff

Carpet cleaning professionals should consider enzymes when traditional detergents fall short. Enzymes are chemical compounds that facilitate rinsing and removal by breaking down substances. Enzyme-based spot removers can be classified as "proteases" that break down proteins, "lipases" that break down oil and grease, and "amylases" that break down starch. When cleaning a restaurant carpet, for instance, a preconditioner that combines different types of enzymes works best. While extreme temperatures do not "kill" enzymes but render them inactive, cleaning specialists would be wise to maintain the specified temperature to improve results. Enzyme-based deodorizers often use live bacteria, making it important that the product is kept wet for a minimum of hours and that the amount of deodorizer applied equals the amount of carpet and pad contamination.
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