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Formula: Concentrated Carpet Extraction Cleaner

Written by Bill McClure | Jun 30, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based Concentrated Carpet Extraction Cleaner.

Description: Concentrated carpet extraction cleaner with instant odor neutralization using Itaconix® ONZ™ 400, soil anti-redeposition with Itaconix® TSI® 422 and effective long term cleaning using probiotics.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 67.0%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 Odor neutralizer 15.0%
Dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether Water soluble solvent for grease removal 5.0%
Sodium octane sulfonate surfactant Boosts release and stain removal 4.5%
Probiotic blend Active cleaning 3.0%
Alcohol ethoxylate surfactant Low foam surfactant for grease and dirt removal 3.0%
Itaconix® TSI® 422 Water conditioner, anti-redeposition agent, chelator 2.0%
Fragrance Adds scent to product q.s.

 

Directions:

  • Add water to a clean vessel with mixing
  • Add Itaconix® TSI® 422 while mixing until solution is clear and homogeneous
  • Add Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 while mixing
  • Add probiotic blend while mixing
  • Add sodium octane sulfonate while mixing
  • Add alcohol ethoxylate surfactant while mixing
  • Add dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether while mixing
  • Add fragrance while mixing
  • Mix until the solution is clear and homogeneous

Plant-Based Content: 55-90% based on ingredient selection

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear slightly yellow liquid
  • pH: 8.0
  • Viscosity: Water-like (10 cP)

Usage: Dilute product two to four ounces per gallon of water and add to the solution tank of the extractor.

Potential Label Claims:

  • Concentrated cleaning power
  • Fast and extended odor neutralization
  • Low toxicity
  • Non-corrosive
  • Fragrance free
  • Powerful deep cleaning
  • Cleaner and odor eliminator