new products Biological cleaning tablets address shortcomings of liquid counterparts Biological cleaning solutions have continued to gain popularity in the South African cleaning market due to their positive environmental impact and added efficacy benefits compared to conventional products. Biological products work by breaking down organic soils and outcompeting the undesirable bacteria that are responsible for bad odours and that may cause illness. Liquid products have historically been the mainstay of cleaning, however, they have disadvantages such as storage requirements and control of dosage. The new biological tablet range by Hychem addresses these shortcomings while still offering the exceptional performance one would expect. The range is designed and manufactured in South Africa to strict quality standards, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of the products. The new Hychem tablet range is completely environmentally friendly,
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safe and easy to use, as well as pH neutral. The range only uses readily biodegradable surfactants and is designed with the philosophy that all products should enhance the environment rather than cause any detrimental effects. The products are packaged as minimally as possible while retaining functionality and ensuring economical pack size. The full tablet range offers solutions for a number of different applications: • Wastewater treatment solutions for fat traps, septic tanks and pit latrines. Consisting of a special blend of biologicals and oxygenreleasing compounds to rapidly break down organic contaminants such as fats, oils and grease. This prevents blockages, bad odours and reduces the frequency of cleaning/pumping. • The drain tablets offer an economical solution to prevent
blockages and undesirable odours in drain lines. They are suitable for all drain types with easy application of one tablet per drain requiring treatment. • The compostable urinal mat with a biological tablet insert. The mat provides the pleasant fragrance users expect and the biological component prevents uric acid build-up and eliminates bad odours at the source. In addition, Hychem offers a range of three tablet detergents. These allow for easy control and portioning, as one tablet is needed per spray bottle making it ideal for smaller sites. The tablet detergents include a nonbiological, environmentally friendly food-safe kitchen cleaner, a generalpurpose cleaner and a scale-inhibiting, pH-neutral washroom cleaner. For more information about Hychem products call 086 010 2555 or visit: www.hychem.co.za
