One of the first steps in the development of any cleaning process is to define and understand the contaminant or “dirt” that needs to be removed. Sounds simple, right? Not so fast! Dirt comes in all varieties and styles. Different kinds of dirt require different cleaning processes. Some dirt is liquid. Oils, coolants, paint, adhesives, …
Why do we clean things? “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” immediately comes to mind but doesn’t seem quite appropriate here. There are tons of reasons to clean things but in the final analysis it comes down to aesthetics and function. Cleaning makes things look better or function correctly or more efficiently. The typical automobile can …
This over-worn catchphrase has been the title or has at least appeared in countless articles on the subject of cleaning. Is it in need of a well-earned retirement? Probably, but in its defense, let me say that “clean” is a pretty nebulous thing. A few minutes ago, I pulled up one of the leading dictionary …
In simple terms, industrial parts cleaning (sometimes called washing) is just removing dirt from surfaces. If only it WAS that easy! Dirt removal is only one of 10’s if not 100’s of interdependent steps in a successful cleaning process. The scope of parts cleaning extends from processing of the raw materials, through the manufacturing process …
Since we are going to be talking about cleaning, or, more specifically, industrial parts cleaning, it’s probably best that we define what we mean by “cleaning.” The term is used quite loosely to define a variety of process not all of which are really “cleaning.” “Cleaning” is the removal of the stuff that we usually …
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