Bioenzyme does not always have to be turned into a conventional detergent before it can be useful.
For some household-cleaning applications, the fermented liquid itself can be used more directly.
Where Can Bioenzyme Be Used?
The workshop discussed bioenzyme for cleaning:
- floors;
- bathroom tiles;
- kitchen surfaces;
- sinks;
- toilet pans;
- stained ceramic surfaces;
- glass;
- greasy kitchen areas.
The way it is used depends on the type and level of dirt.
Why Is It Useful on Heavily Soiled Surfaces?
I associate the acidic character of fermented bioenzyme with helping loosen grease, stains, dirt and deposits.
This is particularly useful on areas such as kitchen slabs and bathroom surfaces where layers of oil, dust or grime can accumulate.
Can It Be Used for Floors?
Yes.
For normal floor cleaning, the concentrated bioenzyme can be diluted into the cleaning water.
The workshop also discussed this type of use for disinfection-style cleaning and removal of greasy or dirty deposits from tiles.
What About Toilets?
More concentrated bioenzyme was discussed for toilet pans and stained ceramic sinks.
The important thing to understand is that it does not necessarily look like the thick toilet cleaners consumers are accustomed to buying.
It may remain quite fluid.
That difference in texture does not automatically mean it cannot be used for the cleaning function being discussed.
Can Bioenzyme Clean Glass?
Yes.
Bioenzyme was discussed as very effective for deposits on glass.
In a dedicated glass-cleaner product, additional design considerations are used because a glass cleaner should spray easily and dry quickly without leaving wet-looking patches.
So direct bioenzyme cleaning and a finished glass-cleaner formulation are related, but they are not necessarily the same product.
Can It Be Used on Kitchen Grease?
The workshop included greasy kitchen windows, chimneys and kitchen slabs as examples.
Bioenzyme can be useful where oil and dirt have accumulated.
The Key Distinction
Direct bioenzyme can be extremely useful, but a commercial finished cleaner may still require additional ingredients for:
- foaming;
- sprayability;
- consistency;
- drying behaviour;
- stability;
- consumer convenience.
The question is not simply, “Can bioenzyme clean this?”
The better question is, “What type of finished product makes the most sense for this surface?”
