Soil Based Detergent Selection

SOILS	Detergent Type
Heavy scales	Mineral-acid cleaner (pH 0 - 2)
Inorganic salts, water, and soluble metal complexes	Mild acid (pH 2 - 5.5)
Light oils, small particulates	Neutral (pH 5.5 - 8.5)
Oils, particulates, films	Mild alkaline (pH 8.5 - 11)
Oils, fats, proteins	Alkaline (pH 11 - 12.5
Heavy grease, soils	Corrosive Alkaline (pH 12.5 - 14)

SOILS

Detergent Type

Heavy scales

Mineral-acid cleaner (pH 0 - 2)

Inorganic salts, water, and soluble metal complexes

Mild acid (pH 2 - 5.5)

Light oils, small particulates

Neutral (pH 5.5 - 8.5)

Oils, particulates, films

Mild alkaline (pH 8.5 - 11)

Oils, fats, proteins

Alkaline (pH 11 - 12.5

Heavy grease, soils

Corrosive Alkaline (pH 12.5 - 14)

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