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Formula: Concentrated Carpet Shampoo 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 Shampoo Cleaner.

Description: Concentrated carpet shampoo 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 46.0%
Sodium lauryl sulfate 30% surfactant Anionic surfactant for grease and dirt removal 25.0%
Itaconix® ONZ™ 400 Odor neutralizer 15.0%
Dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether Water soluble solvent for grease removal 5.0%
Lauryl dimethylamine oxide surfactant Boosts release and stain removal, foam boost 3.7%
Probiotic blend Active cleaning 3.0%
Itaconix® TSI® 422 Boosts stain removal 2.0%
Fragrance Adds scent to product 0.3%

 

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 lauryl dimethyl amine oxide while mixing
  • Add sodium lauryl sulfate 30% 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: 7.0
  • Viscosity: Water-like (10 cP)

Usage: 

  • Dilute product four ounces per gallon of water.
  • Use with machine, sponge or brush.

Potential Label Claims:

  • Concentrated cleaning power
  • Fast and extended odor neutralization
  • Non-caustic 
  • Biodegradable
  • Earth friendly
  • Removes toughest stains and odors
  • Neutral pH formula
  • No harsh chemicals
  • Removes dirt and lifts tough stains