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37 Products

Toilet Bowl and Urinal Cleaners

Squeeze

Bottle

Eliminate stains and odors from toilets and urinals to keep your bathrooms fresh and clean.

Hydrochloric Acid (9%)—The most common cleaner, this acid removes tough stains, mineral buildups, and rust. Handle with care—it will damage metal fixtures.

Hydrochloric Acid (10% to 30%)—Our strongest cleaner, this acid works best against hard water deposits. Handle with care—it will damage metal fixtures.

Phosphoric Acid—Less corrosive than hydrochloric acid but nearly as effective. Use this acid on stainless steel and porcelain.

Citric Acid—The mildest and safest cleaner, this acid removes stains and mineral deposits. It may need to sit on tough stains longer or require repeated applications.

Container								Each		Package
Type	Size, fl. oz.	Primary Chemical	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.







			Liquids

			Squeeze Bottle	24	Citric Acid (3% to 7%)	Water Based	Mild	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Scale	Cedar	98575T89	00000	6	98575T111	000000


			Squeeze Bottle	32	Hydrochloric Acid (9%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Sassafras	98575T229	0000	12	98575T954	00000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	Hydrochloric Acid (10% to 30%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Wintergreen	7518T11	0000	12	7518T113	00000
			Squeeze Bottle	32	Phosphoric Acid (20%)	Water Based	Harsh	Porcelain, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Lime Stains, Odors, Rust, Scale	Cherry Almond	98575T611	0000	12	98575T612	00000

Stainless Steel Surface Restorers

Bottle

These restorers remove weld scale, discoloration, black oxides, and other impurities from stainless steel (also known as pickling) while restoring the corrosion-resistant chromium layer.

	Container
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquids



		Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Rust, Scale, Tarnish	3373K12	0000000


		Gels



				Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Rust, Scale, Tarnish	8554T11	000000


				Pastes



						Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Rust, Scale, Tarnish	3373K22	000000

Multipurpose Cleaners

Use these cleaners to remove dirt, grime, and stains from most surfaces.

Gels

Gel cleaners are abrasive to scour surfaces such as porcelain and tile.

EPA Safer Choice Standard— Cleaners that meet the EPA Safer Choice Standard are made of environmentally friendly ingredients. These cleaners also help you meet LEED Green Building standards.

USDA Certified Biobased—USDA certified biobased cleaners are made from plant-based and pH-balanced ingredients.

								Each		Package
	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent	Specs. Met	Certification		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Squeeze Bottle—17 fl. oz.



		Water Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	Lemon	EPA Safer Choice Standard	USDA Certified Biobased	4357N33	00000	6	4357N32	000000

Dissolvable Packets

Cleaners in dissolvable packets are sized for dilution in 32-fl. oz. spray bottles. Their concentrated design means they take up less storage space than liquid concentrate cleaners, and they don’t require the use of gloves during mixing.

Green Seal GS-37—Cleaners that meet Green Seal GS-37 are certified as environmentally safe for industrial use.

	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent	Specs. Met	Includes		Each
Jar



	2	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Lime Stains, Rust, Scale, Soap Scum	—	—	—	4357N15	00000


	2	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Scale, Soap Scum	Lavender	Green Seal GS-37	—	4357N14	0000
	20	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Lime Stains, Rust, Scale, Soap Scum	—	—	32 oz. Spray Bottle	4357N16	00000
	20	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Scale, Soap Scum	Lavender	Green Seal GS-37	32 oz. Spray Bottle	4357N13	00000
	40	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Lime Stains, Rust, Scale, Soap Scum	—	—	—	4357N17	00000
	40	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Scale, Soap Scum	Lavender	Green Seal GS-37	—	4357N11	00000
	80	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Lime Stains, Rust, Scale, Soap Scum	—	—	—	4357N18	00000
	80	Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Scale, Soap Scum	Lavender	Green Seal GS-37	—	4357N12	00000

Liquids


Aerosol Can	Jug

Parsley Scent—Parsley scented cleaners cut through scum and grease on granite, marble, and other high-shine surfaces without leaving streaks or residue.

EPA Safer Choice Standard— Cleaners that meet the EPA Safer Choice Standard are made of environmentally friendly ingredients. These cleaners also help you meet LEED Green Building standards.

USDA Certified Biobased—USDA certified biobased cleaners are made from plant-based and pH-balanced ingredients.

								Each		Package
	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Scent	Specs. Met	Certification		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aerosol Can—14 oz.



		Solvent Based	Mild	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	—	EPA Safer Choice Standard	—	4357N35	00000	12	4357N36	000000


		Jug—1 gal.



				Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Porcelain, Plaster, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone	Dirt, Dust, Grease, Oil, Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	Parsley	EPA Safer Choice Standard	USDA Certified Biobased	4357N27	00000	4	4357N26	00000

Scale Removers for Pumps and Heat Exchangers

Jug

Remove scale and mineral deposits without damaging aluminum, brass, and other soft metals commonly found in pumps and heat exchangers. These scale removers also prevent new scale from forming when you flush equipment with water after cleaning.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	3190N11	000000

Scale Removers for Chillers and Boilers


Jug	Pail

Remove scale from water-cooled condensers, chillers, and non-potable water boilers.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Net Wt., lb.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Primary Chemical		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	—	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Phosphoric Acid	3385K21	000000


		Jug	5	—	Water Based	Harsh	Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Hydrogen Chloride	3385K16	000000


		Powders



				Pail	—	10	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Sulfamic Acid	3677K1	000000

Air Tool Cleaners

Remove rust, dirt, and varnish from air-powered equipment to keep it running longer. Apply to the inlet of your air tool and connect tool to air line.

	Container
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Removing	Primary Chemical		Each
Liquids



		Squeeze Bottle	16	Solvent Based	Harsh	Dirt, Scale	Petroleum Distillates	1298K64	00000

Boiler Cleaners/Conditioners

In addition to cleaning steam and hot water boilers, these conditioners control foam and pH levels to improve boiler efficiency and reduce energy costs. They also have corrosion inhibitors to prevent scale and mineral buildup between cleanings.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	3165N11	000000

Scale Removers for Drinking Water Chillers and Boilers

Dissolve scale and mineral buildup in drinking water systems with these scale removers. Use them in tanks, evaporators, chillers, boilers, and water heaters.

NSF/ANSI 60—They meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for use with components that come into contact with drinking water.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Primary Chemical	Environment	Food Industry Std.		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Hydrogen Chloride	Food and Beverage	NSF/ANSI 60	3164N11	000000

No-Residue Cleaners

Often used to clean sensitive parts and equipment in precision applications, such as electronics and medical device manufacturing, these cleaners rinse away without leaving a residue. They can be used for both manual and ultrasonic cleaning.

Liquid Concentrates

Jug

Citric Acid—Cleaners with citric acid are phosphate free, making them safe for use on aluminum, brass, bronze, and copper. They also remove rust.

	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Primary Chemical		Each
Jug—1 gal.



	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Ceramic, Chrome, Bronze, Copper, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Plastic, Porcelain, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Rust, Scale	Citric Acid	70555T13	000000

Scale Removers for External Surfaces

Jug

Often used on the outside of cooling towers and condensers, these scale removers cling to vertical surfaces to dissolve scale and mineral deposits. Less harsh than other scale removers for external surfaces, they are safe for use on galvanized steel, stainless steel, and soft metals, such as aluminum and brass.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Gels



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	3190N12	000000

Lime Stain Removers


Spray Bottle	Jug

Remove lime and hard-water stains with these nonfoaming cleaners. They can be used on most surfaces, including metal and plastic.

	Container						Each		Package
	Type	Size	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquids



		Spray Bottle	32 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	98045T185	00000	12	98045T186	000000


		Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Ceramic, Chrome, Concrete, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Scale, Soap Scum	98045T36	00000	—	———	0