Choose The Right Process Detergent For Your Spray Wash Cleaning Needs

Originally Published: August 26, 2024

In industrial cleaning processes, selecting the appropriate detergent can make a significant difference in both efficiency and results. Whether you’re dealing with tough soils like carbon and grease, or lighter contaminants like oils, understanding the interaction between your cleaning agent and the substrate is crucial.

To help determine which parts cleaner is best for spray wash applications and material types, we’ve created an easy-to-use detergent selection guide. This guide helps you choose the right detergent for your parts cleaning operations.

Spray Wash Process Detergent Selection Guide

How to use the process detergent selection guide

The infographic above is a visual representation of how different AquaVantage® detergents interact with various soils and substrates. The two main axes represent soil type (vertical axis) and substrate material (horizontal axis).

• Vertical Axis (Soil): This ranges from light oils at the bottom to tougher soils like carbon at the top.
• Horizontal Axis (Substrate): This axis transitions from durable materials like steels on the left to more delicate materials like copper on the right.

To find the right process detergent for your spray wash applications, follow the three steps below:

• Identify The Soil: Start by determining the type of soil or contaminant you need to clean. Is it heavy grease, carbon, or lighter oils?
• Consider The Substrate: Next, identify the material you are cleaning. Is it a durable metal like steel or a more delicate material like copper?
• Select The Detergent: Using the infographic, match your soil type with your substrate to find the recommended detergent. For example, if you are dealing with heavy oils on aluminum, AquaVantage® 1990 GD is a great choice.

The best detergent options for spray wash parts cleaning

When looking across our broad catalogue of parts cleaners, there are three great detergents that cater to most spray wash cleaning needs, each designed to provide optimal performance depending on the soil and substrate involved.

AquaVantage® 1990 GD

• Best for tough soils like carbon and grease.
• Ideal for cleaning heavy soils from aluminum and steel.
• Suitable for durable substrates, providing strong cleaning power without damaging the material.

AquaVantage® 1696 GD

• Optimized for lighter soils and oils.
• Works well with more delicate substrates like copper.
• Provides effective cleaning while ensuring the protection of softer materials.

AquaVantage® 515 NF

• A versatile option for a range of soils from light to medium.
• Works across various substrates, and excels in scenarios where both effective cleaning and substrate protection are paramount.

Practical applications, proven solutions

This guide simplifies the decision-making process, ensuring you select a detergent that cleans effectively and protects your materials. Whether you’re in OEM, MRO, automotive, space, aerospace, medical device manufacturing or any other industry that cleans parts, choosing the right detergent can save you time, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.

By understanding the interaction between soil, substrate, and detergent, you can optimize your cleaning processes and achieve better results. You can trust our proven solutions to meet your industrial cleaning needs, and our parts cleaning specialists are here to help onboard the right spray wash parts cleaner for your operation.