{"id":4047,"date":"2017-01-27T12:45:34","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T20:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.omegasonics.com\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2021-05-27T20:21:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T01:21:11","slug":"soaps-provide-solvent-free-ultrasonic-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/ultrasonic-cleaning-2\/soaps-provide-solvent-free-ultrasonic-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"How Our Soaps Provide Solvent Free Ultrasonic Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re looking for an effective cleaning solution for your workplace, you might be thinking that your only options will include solvent based, offensive smelling and powerful chemicals. However, when you choose ultrasonic cleaning, you\u2019ll be using a powerful cleaning system that is completely solvent free. Because many people are unfamiliar with the process of ultrasonic cleaning, it\u2019s important to learn how this process can be so effective without solvents.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about solvent free ultrasonic cleaning and find out how you can use this cleaning tool in your workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Power of Cavitation the Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To effectively remove contaminants from your products, there are certain important steps that must be taken. For example, at the microscopic level you need to break the chemical bonds that allow contaminants to attach to a surface. In most cleaning processes, solvents are used to weaken these chemical bonds so that you can easily scrub contamination away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasonic cleaners work on a different principle. Instead of weakening the chemical bonds through the use of solvents, ultrasonic cleaners use the power of cavitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cavitation works by directing millions of tiny, high energy bubbles at the surface of a product. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/all-ultrasonic-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When the bubbles collide with the surface<\/a>, they release their energy and break the chemical bond, which loosens the contaminants and cleans your machine parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Surface Tension &amp; Cavitation<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you may be wondering how the bubbles produced during the cavitation process are able to hold together. The answer, simply, is surface tension, which also is what allows water to form droplets and soap bubbles to float.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to ultrasonic cleaning solutions is that surface tension is reduced in the cleaning tanks with a cleaning solution. This allows the small bubbles to hold more energy and also makes ultrasonic cleaning more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the cleaning solutions, called surfactants, are designed to reduce surface tension instead of break chemical bonds, they are typically very mild and environmentally friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More information on Surface Tension and Cavitation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/all-ultrasonic-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How does ultrasonic cleaner technology clean?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/knowledge-center\/blog\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lower Surface Tension means More Cavitation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/knowledge-center\/blog\/ultrasonic-soap-better\/\">Why Our Ultrasonic Soap is Better<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/knowledge-center\/blog\/3-quick-tips-to-get-more-performance-from-your-ultrasonic-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Performance Boosters for Your Ultrasonic Cleaner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Disposal of Solutions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, ultrasonic cleaning baths and the solutions that are used in them are water based and environmentally friendly. While this isn\u2019t the case for every cleaning solution, most are very easy to dispose of, as long as you consider the contaminants that are also being disposed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/all-ultrasonic-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contaminant that you are cleaning<\/a>, disposing of your cleaning solution may be difficult. Before disposing of your solutions, make sure that you check all of the contaminants so you are properly treating any environmental hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More information on Disposal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/all-ultrasonic-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultrasonic Cleaning 101 &#8211; Disposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/knowledge-center\/blog\/a-safer-way-to-handle-industrial-waste-disposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Safer Way to Handle Industrial Waste Disposal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Solution Lifespan<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long can a solution sit on the shelf before it needs replacing? The quick answer is that it depends on the type of solution. Some solutions, like emulsifiers, are very powerful but have a very low lifespan because of quick oil saturation.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other solutions, such as separating detergents, are much longer lived but they are not as effective at cleaning tough products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, there is often a tradeoff when selecting what cleaning solution you would like to use. Omegasonic\u2019s staff is very helpful and can work with you to determine the right balance of longevity and cleaning effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More information on Lifespan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/all-ultrasonic-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultrasonic Cleaning 101 &#8211; Longevity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"blue\">Contact our Team of Ultrasonic Cleaning Experts<\/h2>\n<p>Have questions regarding ultrasonic cleaning or cleaning solutions? Contact our experts at Omegasonics by calling <a href=\"tel:8889895560\">888-989-5560<\/a>, emailing us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Omegasonics@Omegasonics.com\">Omegasonics@Omegasonics.com<\/a>, or by filling out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/company\/contact-us\/\">online contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">When you\u2019re looking for an effective cleaning solution for your workplace, you might be thinking that your only options will include solvent based, offensive smelling and powerful chemicals. However, when you choose ultrasonic cleaning, you\u2019ll be using a powerful cleaning system that is completely solvent free. 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