Top 7 Edible Oils to replace Cleaning Chemicals

Are you aware that until the 1970s, the industrialists used vegetable oils to make the majority of industrial cleaning products? And it’s when the petroleum derivatives got cheaper than vegetable oils that chemicals began to be used?!! Shocked!? Edible oils are contributing to the study of Oleochemistry. The demand for naturally derived and safer ingredients increases day by day. Chemicals from natural sources are replacing petroleum and glycol ether-based toxic chemical ingredients. Edible oils can be used in place of chemical cleaners and have been shown to be more effective than chemical cleaners. With that stated, let’s dive into this blog to learn more about the top 7 edible oils to replace cleaning chemicals. 

 

 

What are Edible Oils? And how can they replace Cleaning Chemicals?

Edible oils are oils that can be consumed and used as cooking oil or a condiment. The use of edible oils is not just limited to households but also extends to restaurants and food service industries where they are used for cooking, frying, and as a topping for salads. The most popular edible oils are olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, macadamia nut oil and sunflower seed oils. 

Edible oils have been used for thousands of years and have continued to be used today.Edible oils can replace cleaning chemicals in many ways. They are a natural way to clean and can also be used as a fuel for lamps. There are many benefits to using edible oils, including that they are biodegradable and do not leave behind any toxins.

 

Cleaning Chemicals from Edible Oils for Domestic Use

Edible oils are readily biodegradable and have a positive effect on the health and safety of the person using them. The products are environmentally friendly and do not bioaccumulate. In fact, traditional Indian beauty and health treatment have been recommending the following:

• Coconut oil is great for the skin. It’s not just a powerful cleaner, but has amazing antibacterial properties
• Olive oil can be used to polish your wooden furniture.
• Sunflower seed oil can be used as a natural laundry detergent.
• Almond oil can be used as a moisturiser for your hair
• Mustard oil is a powerful rejuvenator and advised for skin and hair treatments

 

Industrial Degreasers and Organic Cleaners made from Natural Oils

Industrial degreasers and organic cleaners made from natural oils are becoming more popular with the growing focus on sustainability. These products are environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and do not contain harmful chemicals. This is beneficial for both the environment as well as the people who use them. It has been demonstrated that certain edible oils have unique dirt and contamination removing properties that are far in excess of petroleum-derived or glycol-based chemicals. The following 7 edible oils posses that unique property:

• Soya
• Corn
• Coconut 
• Palm
• Sunflower
• Almond and 
• Olive oils

 

Since these organic oils are equally compatible with animals and nature, they are the ideal alternative to chemicals. In a world where non-toxic, naturally derived natural cleaning products are growing in high demand, the growth of Oleochemistry cleaners is a welcome development. Some natural oils have a unique property known as Kb value that allows it to dissolve surface contaminants, far better than harsh chemicals.

 

Powerful Chemical Free Cleaning Products

The ingredients of the plants (oils and other liquid extracts) are used as a base for the manufacture of surfactant cleaner, along with naturally derived botanical buffers long-chain alcohols. The use of chemical-based colours, foaming agents, and perfumes can be avoided to ensure the safest, Non-allergen, and most powerful cleaning action. The use of such ingredients has assured that the cleaning liquids are appropriate for:

• Use machines to clean and protect floors, walls, and other hard surfaces at homes, factories, and offices.

• Use as safer replacements for acid food use in Industries, Washroom,  Effluent Treatment Plants.

• Use in Industrial Cleaning Processes in Soak tanks, Spraying systems, Parts Washers, High-Pressure Jet Cleaning, Ultrasonic and Megasonic Cleaners. Leaf and stem extracts are effective as microbial and surface protection agents as natural corrosion inhibitors.

 

 

Natural Chemistry of Cleaners and Degreasers from Envirofluid

Envirofluid has been at the forefront of research in this area for many years, and has developed a range of industrial degreasers and cleaners that match, if not exceed the performance of inorganic and toxic chemical purpose cleaners.

Although the cleaning Industry dominated by Henkel, Unilever and Petrofina have a long tradition of producing powerful elements in the industrial cleaning services. The ingredients such as petroleum derivatives, caustics, phosphates, nitrates, amines, glycol ethers, and d-limonene are being scrutinised with increasing awareness of health and environmental concerns. Also many known carcinogens have been used as foaming agents, fragrances, and colourants. These additives have been known to :

1.  Foaming agents that create superbugs that are disease causing but resistant to antibacterial agents

2.  Perfumes that create allergies and are responsible for respiratory reactions in Senior Men & Women or children. Such allergens are unsafe for pregnant women.

3.  Colouring agents that have been listed as carcinogenic and responsible for bioaccumulation in body parts of humans and animals.

4. Inorganic ingredients that have been listed as toxic are also known to have caused the damage to groundwater table by increasing mineral content or salt loading.

 

Demands of the Domestic Cleaning Industry

While the industrial cleaning market is well aware of the negative impacts of these ingredients, and can do away with them, the domestic cleaning market is less willing to accept cleaners without colours, foaming agents, or fragrances.  At Evergreen Solutions, we attempt to create awareness through our work. Unless a person has a clear thought process on using the safest organic cleaning option, it is difficult to convince him.

 

Impact of Organic Cleaners on Industrial Cleaning

A wide variety of safe cleaners, odour removers, degreasers and acid alternatives are available for use in industrial facilities. These performance products have been accepted by high-compliant industrial users. To them, the Global Compliance of Biodegradables and the HACCP certifications are sufficient proof of organic origin.

 

With more than 500 million litres of chemical cleaners replaced with natural and readily biodegradable alternatives, we are on our way to improving global health. Evergreen Solutions offer cleaners , descalers and industrial degreasers that are:

• Vegan
• Non Corrosive
• Non Hazardous
• Readily Biodegradable
• Allergen Free
• Non Toxic
• Made from Renewable resources
• Safe and Healthy for Animals Plants and Environment

 

Winding Up… 

To conclude, it is important to understand that making your home cleaning chemical free cleaning is not an impossible task. It is easy and inexpensive to make your home chemical free with edible oils. Edible oils are a great way to make your factory, office and home chemical free. They are natural and have no side effects on the health of your staff, employees and also keep your surfaces, machinery and equipment safe.

Have you prioritised safety of the environment and your family or colleagues in the decision making process? Would you continue to take the risk after understanding these facts? Do let me know in the comments below.