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Probiotic-based cleaning products now available
In contributing to a healthier environment, biological cleaning solutions producer Bionetix International, a division of environmentally responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec, offers its new probiotic-based cleaning solutions which are environment-friendly alternatives to the current chemical-based treatment methods.
The company says its clients are able to clean and remediate contaminated systems or boost agricultural productivity in a cost-effective, natural and non-intrusive way through the application of its biological products.
Probiotic cleaners contain beneficial micro-organisms that help digest organic residues such as grease, proteins and starches that soil and stain surfaces.
Home maintenance is a big part of everyday duties for many, and interestingly, probiotics can improve life for homeowners in a variety of ways simply as part of these routine cleaning and maintenance activities.
Bionetix International’s ECO CLEAN-ALL TABS combine these biologicals with biodegradable surfactants for powerful cleaning action.
Easy Cleaning
ECO CLEAN-ALL TABS are highly economical and convenient: users simply add one tablet to a spray bottle filled with 500 mℓ of tap water, allow the tablet to dissolve for a few minutes, and gently mix if needed.
The solution may be sprayed on surfaces and used like a normal cleaner, but with ongoing residual effects.
Typical applications include hard floors, carpets, bathrooms, kitchen floors, garbage bins, and other dirty or odorous surfaces.
Areas with tough stains can be spot treated with Bionetix ECO STAIN-OFF.
This surface stain cleaner or laundry pre-soak contains enzymes and probiotics that attack and digest stains – especially enzymatic stains such as blood, grass and milk, but also grease, tomato sauce and dirt.
Maintenance Garbage Disposal
Another great place for probiotics is in garbage disposals, which are a breeding ground for bad odours and typically need a weekly clean and freshen treatment. However, with probiotics, routine cleaning has longer-lasting effects.
For instance, Bionetix ECODISPOSAL is a foaming cleaner and freshener that leaves garbage disposals, sinks and drains clean and fresh while preventing blockages.
Each water-soluble pouch contains billions of beneficial probiotics that awaken upon contact with water and start digesting organic waste.
These probiotics cling to garbage disposal and drain walls to continue digesting odour-causing compounds. ECO-DISPOSAL also leaves behind a fresh fragrance.
Septic Tank Maintenance
Many homes rely on septic tanks for sewage handling and treatment.
These systems must have a healthy microbial population to digest the waste.
Unfortunately, these helpful microbes can be destroyed by harsh chemicals such as root killers and bleaches that may be used occasionally.
Therefore, to get the system back in balance, homeowners can add probiotic supplements to replenish the bacteria count.
Owing to its notably high concentration of beneficial bacteria, BIOBOOSTER 1T is good for this purpose after especially hard shocks to the septic system.
Other septic treatments with lower probiotic concentrations include FIZZY-TAB – which is available in convenient 5 g and 22 g tablets – and ECO-SEPT P, reported as a more budgetfriendly powder, which only need to be added once a month for maintenance once the system is in balance.
Regular addition of probiotics like these can also save on pumping costs by reducing sludge build-up.