How to Make Zero Foam Floor Cleaner at Home – Low Foam Industrial Formula

Foam is not always your friendβ€”especially when it comes to floor cleaning machines. Zero Foam Floor Cleaner is a highly demanded industrial product due to its low-sud, machine-safe, fast-dry properties. In this article, you’ll learn how to make it using easily available raw materials, step-by-step formulation, and cost-effective tips.

πŸ§ͺ What is Zero Foam Floor Cleaner?

Zero Foam Floor Cleaner is a low foaming liquid cleaner used to clean various floor types without leaving slippery residue or foam. It’s ideal for use in:

  • Commercial spaces

  • Hospitals and schools

  • Railway platforms

  • Airports and malls

  • Cleaning machine tanks

Its fast-acting surfactants and neutral pH make it safe and highly efficient.

πŸ” Benefits of Low Foam Cleaner:

  • βœ… No excessive foaming or residue

  • βœ… Compatible with floor scrubber machines

  • βœ… Streak-free drying

  • βœ… Economical dilution ratio

  • βœ… Pleasant fragrance

πŸ§ͺ Ingredients for 100 Liters

Raw Material Qty
SLES 28% 8.0 kg
LABSA (Acid Slurry) 3.0 kg
Caustic Soda (flakes) 1.2 kg (in 2L water)
Sodium Gluconate 0.5 kg
Sodium Citrate 0.5 kg
HEC / CMC (Thickener) 0.5 kg
Non-Foaming Perfume 0.5–1.0 kg
DMDMH (Preservative) 200 ml
Color (optional) 0.2%
Water Balance to 100 L

πŸ§ͺ Step-by-Step Making Process:

  1. Neutralization: Prepare caustic soda solution and cool.

  2. Surfactant Mixing: Mix SLES and LABSA in water, then slowly neutralize using caustic solution.

  3. Additives: Add sodium gluconate and citrate to reduce water hardness and improve cleaning.

  4. Preservative: Add DMDMH or other preferred preservative.

  5. Thickening: Slowly add pre-dispersed HEC and let it hydrate.

  6. Color & Fragrance: Add non-foaming perfume and desired color.

  7. Final Adjustment: Add water to adjust thickness and pH (target: 7–8).

πŸ§ͺ Ideal Use Ratio:

20–50 ml per Liter of water depending on the dirt level.

βœ… Use Cases:

  • Mop machine

  • Manual mop

  • Workshop floor

  • Warehouse cleaning

  • Institutions

βœ… FAQs (10)

1. What is zero foam floor cleaner used for?
It cleans floors without creating foam – ideal for machines and fast-drying needs.

2. Is it better than regular floor cleaner?
Yes, for industrial settings or scrubber machines, it’s preferred.

3. Will it damage my floor tiles?
No. It is pH-balanced and safe for tile, marble, granite.

4. Can I make it at home?
Yes, with basic raw materials and safe handling.

5. Is it cost-effective?
Very much! β‚Ή18–25/liter if made in bulk.

6. Does it kill bacteria?
It’s primarily a cleaner; germ-killing depends on added ingredients.

7. What is its shelf life?
6–9 months in cool, closed storage.

8. How is it different from phenyl?
Phenyl foams and may leave oily residue. This doesn’t.

9. Can I use it with machine scrubber?
Yes, it is made specifically for that.

10. Where can I sell it?
Retail, repacking, online (B2B), or direct to institutions.

βœ… Disclaimer

This formulation is for industrial manufacturing and commercial cleaning. Always test in small area. Use gloves and safety gear during mixing.

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