Concentrate on savings
June 1st 2008

Concentrated chemicals and controlled dosing is good for business and the environment, improving cost control, efficiency, safety and cleaning performance says JohnsonDiversey

Premixed products are attractive to many users because they are ready to use. But they can be extremely wasteful in terms of cost per clean, packaging and distribution.With concentrates water is only added at the point of use.This eliminates the need to transport water, reduces packaging and maximises storage efficiency to minimise overall supply chain costs.The chemical miles and carbon footprint associated with cleaning are reduced because, put simply, more concentrate is carried on the same vehicle than with premixed products.

Manual dilution, for example using a pelican pump, is better than using premixed products but is still relatively wasteful because people tend to use too much chemical when preparing each batch.

Accurate dosing – using portion or dilution control - ensures the correct amount of chemical is used every time to eliminate waste, optimise cleaning performance and maximise economy.

One of the primary concerns about concentrates is that chemicals which are completely safe when diluted can be a potential hazard when undiluted.

JohnsonDiversey eliminates these concerns through its range of products which remove the risk of users coming into contact with chemicals.Colour coding of products simplifies identification while special connections ensure the correct products are used with the right dispenser or dilution tool to improve safety and eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.

The company's dosing control systems such as J-Flex, TASKI Exact, Divermite and SafePack make it easy to introduce concentrates for almost any application.

TASKI Exact offers a safe, user friendly and environmental approach to daily cleaning with concentrates.The latest additions to the range include three new concentrates in non classified formulations for daily cleaning.These Exact NC products do not require hazard classification labelling yet still give perfect results with the guarantee of meeting the highest safety demands and best possible costs in use.Classified products can lead to extra cost associated with transport, handling and storage but with Exact NC these are avoided because no special precautions are needed to use these non-dangerous goods.The new formulations are compatible with existing Exact dosing control equipment and have similar colour codings and names for staff familiarity to minimise retraining and disruption to operations. Each product also has JohnsonDiversey's patented ONT technology which neutralises nasty odours, rather than simply masking them with perfume, for fresher, cleaner environments.

Products such as the new Divermite Starter Pack allow smaller companies to introduce controlled dosing. It includes everything required for using concentrated cleaning products in busy kitchens and food preparation areas.The cost of an individual trigger bottle or bowl of washing up can be as low as 12p.The Starter Pack is ideal for smaller kitchens and is initially available in two versions, one with Suma D1 detergent for washing crockery, pots, pans and cutlery and the other with Suma D10 detergent for cleaning and sanitising worktops, equipment, tools, cabinets and areas where food is stored or prepared.

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