In our industry, we regularly hear the term ‘probiotic cleaning agents’. But… this term is discouraged by various authorities. What is a better term then? “Microbiological cleaning agents”, says Laurens Metternich, CEO at Spectro. But what exactly is a microbiological cleaning agent? And how can they be used in a sustainable way?
To put it bluntly: microbiological cleaning agent is a product containing positive microorganisms. According to Laurens, these can best be seen as ‘microscopic little cleaners’ that are deliberately added during the production process with the aim of achieving a longer and deeper effect of the product.
“Cleaning products with positive microorganisms are functional, provided you use them sustainably,” he explains. “That is to say: according to the correct dosage and under the right conditions. Unfortunately, the latter is still not being done enough. The addition of positive microorganisms sounds good. But in quite a few environments, microbiological cleaning products simply don’t work.”
Sanitary spaces
Laurens explains that positive microorganisms only survive in cleaning products around a neutral pH value. “And they work best on surfaces that are porous. Think of walls, floors, and grout in sanitary areas with many ‘sloppy’ users, such as at gas stations or in schools. Urine and other organic pollutants attract into the surface there. With microbiological cleaning products, you can still tackle that. The positive microorganisms break down the pollutants for a long time, resulting in spaces that remain fresh for much longer.”
“In quite a few environments, microbiological
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Sustainable
Sustainability is central to Spectro’s business operations. And that’s why Laurens takes a strong stand against the misconceptions surrounding microbiological cleaning agents. “It’s unnecessary to add positive microorganisms to every cleaning agent,” the CEO said. “Plus, they’re quite expensive ingredients. In short: a waste in every sense.”
Development
New microbiological cleaning agents are not, by the way. In fact, Spectro has been producing them for twenty years. Laurens: “That of course does not mean that we are using the old recipe. On the contrary: we are constantly working on developing our products, such as the Ecodos Washroom Cleaner Bio. This super-concentrated sanitary cleaner with positive microorganisms has a European Ecolabel: one of the most well-known environmental certifications in the world.”
The ingredients themselves are also evolving, concludes Laurens. “We now use positive microorganisms that work faster than a few years ago. And recently we discovered that they work even better and longer when combined with the right preservation method.” sustainable spoken!”
Interesting microbiological cleaners from Spectro:
– Spectro Washroom Cleaner Bio
– Spectro Bio Cleaner
– Ecodos Washroom Cleaner Bio | Dosage Bottle
– Ecodos Washroom Cleaner Bio | Easy