Type of Cleaner - Acidic, Alkaline

A Deer Park, NY, company, Industrial Chem Labs and Services manufacturers and distributes a full spectrum of cleaning and odor-control products, including degreasers and disinfectants. When it comes to sewer and water treatment, Industrial Chem Labs and Services of NY offers cling-type coil cleaner that removes coil buildup, as well as acid-type coil cleaner that dissolves dirt, scale, and other contaminants. They also have alkaline-based tile grout cleaners available.

The three basic types of condenser coil and fin cleaners are acidic, alkaline, and surfactants, with alkaline cleaners typically used for neutralizing acidic coil deposits. Alkaline cleaners have a foaming action that results in small layers of base alloy being stripped away that also contain target contaminants. They are corrosive and typically contain potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, which attack the coil coating and surface metal. For this reason, they need to be applied carefully and rinsed thoroughly after use.

Acidic cleaners also strip away, or etch, the surface of the metal, which removes corrosive deposits and often results in a brighter appearance. They generally have a base of citric phosphoric acid, and may be used to neutralize and remove the types of airborne sea salts that form deposits on coil surfaces in coastal areas.

Free-rinsing, and with a foaming action, surfactant cleaners are non-corrosive and able to clean elements such as dirt, grime, and airborne deposits without corroding the surface of the coil.

How Noxious Weeds Disrupt Agriculture

A leading provider of cleaning and weed maintenance products, Industrial Chem Labs and Services distributes professional chemical solutions from its headquarters in Deer Park, NY. Industrial Chem Labs and Services produces four types of industrial-strength weed control products suitable for noxious weed programs.

Many states have established noxious weed programs to reduce the proliferation of invasive plant species that may destroy the existing ecosystem. If these plants are able to seed, they are quickly spread around the environment through wind or water. Noxious weeds compete with native plants for soil nutrients, sunlight, and water. If these plants take hold in pastures or farms, they can negatively impact livestock and crop production.

Some weeds are toxic to grazing animals and can lead to poisoning, birth defects, or even death. Farmers must divert money that could be used for production into mitigation measures, such as fencing and weed removal. The cumulative effect of invasive weeds contributes to millions of dollars in losses for the agriculture industry every year.

How to Handle and Prevent Root Growth in Sewer Lines

In the industrial maintenance industry for more than three decades, Industrial Chem Labs and Services in NY has been manufacturing and distributing everything from car wash solutions to maintenance products for fire departments. Industrial Chem Labs and Solutions also offers a line of products to help handle root growth in sewer lines, a situation that can cause a myriad of problems for a business or homeowner.

Roots growing in sewer lines are a common issue across the country, as they will find their way in however they can unless preventative measures are put in place. They can cause damage to homes and businesses, including major water damage.

The best way to deal with roots in sewer lines is to kill them, and this can be accomplished in a number of different ways. In a more natural approach, rock salt added to the sewer system can be effective at drying the roots out. It needs to sit for up to 12 hours, then the system needs to be flushed out.

If salt does not fix the issue, then a foaming root killer is the next option. This solution formulated to kill roots also leaves a residue behind to impede future growth.

While a foaming root killer will help stop roots from coming back, it is important to prevent them from the start. Businesses and homeowners should ensure they know enough about the plants and trees on their properties, as some will have vastly larger root systems than others. Planning landscaping around this information can avert roots being an issue in the first place.