Enzymatic detergent: what it is, what it is for and professional range
Enzymes attack organic soiling (proteins, fats, starches) at moderate temperatures. Enzymatic products for washing laundry, cleaning food plants, removing biofilm, treating stains and maintaining drains, with the dosage as stated on the technical data sheet.
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What enzymes do in cleaning
An enzymatic detergent contains enzymes that break down soiling of organic origin: protein, fat or starch stains on laundry, residues on food-contact surfaces or the organic matter that forms biofilm. That is why many of them work well in short washes and at moderate temperatures, around 40 ºC for laundry according to their data sheets.
The range has four families: enzymatic laundry detergents, enzymatic foams and CIP products for the food industry, an enzymatic stain remover and biological products (enzymes and microorganisms) for drains and grease traps.
Enzymatic or alkaline detergent: which to use
All detergents are chemical products. What sets an enzymatic detergent apart is that it contains enzymes, proteins that speed up the breakdown of organic soiling. Each type of enzyme acts on one type of soil: proteases on proteins (blood, egg), amylases on starches and lipases on fats. For example, the data sheet of Enzim Pro states that it contains α-amylase and subtilisin, a protease.
Choose an enzymatic detergent
- For organic soiling: food, blood or sweat stains on textiles.
- To prevent and remove biofilm on surfaces and circuits in the food industry.
- When you want to wash at a moderate temperature, around 40 ºC for laundry according to the data sheets.
Choose an alkaline or acid detergent
- For baked-on grease and heavy soiling: alkaline detergents and industrial degreasers.
- For limescale and mineral deposits: descalers.
- Many processes combine them: the enzymatic detergent removes organic matter and biofilm, and then you disinfect.
Which enzymatic product for each use
Industrial laundry
Automatic dosing
- Tensozim — 2–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC
- Gold — 5–15 g/kg, ~40 ºC
- Gold Marsella — enzymatic Marseille soap, 5–15 g/kg
- Plus 2000 — powder with enzymes and active oxygen, 8–15 g/kg
Self-service laundry
Short washes
- Eco Wash — EU Ecolabel, ~40 ºC
- Power Gold — 5–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC
- Biogold Q — 5–10 g/kg, two dispensers
- Rosegold — 5–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC
- Super — 5–20 g/kg, small machines
Food industry
Biofilm
- Enzi Foam — foam, 3–6 % at 40–55 ºC
- Enzi Foam Pro — concentrated foam, 1–3 %
- Enzi NF — non-foaming for CIP, 1–3 %
- Enzim Pro — enzyme additive
Drains and grease
Biologicals: enzymes and microorganisms
- Bio drain — 100–200 ml into the drain
- Bio drain + — 100–500 ml, left overnight
- Bio Soluble — grease traps and septic tanks
For complete CIP cleaning (alkaline, acid and disinfection), see the CIP cleaning guide.
All products with enzymes (26)
Each product page includes the technical and safety data sheets.
- Bio drainBiological drain cleaner
- Bio drain +Biological drain clearer
- Bio freshBiological odour neutralizer
- Bio SolubleBiological product in water-soluble sachets
- Bio tankBiological solution for grease and septic tank management.
- Bio treatBiological product for chemical toilets
- Biogold QEnzymatic detergent for self-service laundries.
- BluegoldConcentrated enzymatic detergent for self-service laundries.
- Detergente PerformanceConcentrated enzymatic detergent
- Detergente Pet-careDetergent for pet clothing
- Eco WashConcentrated enzymatic detergent for self-service laundries.
- Enzi FoamFoaming enzymatic detergent
- Enzi Foam ProConcentrated foaming enzymatic detergent
- Enzi NFNon-foaming enzymatic detergent
- Enzim ProConcentrated mixture of enzymes
- GoldEnzymatic liquid detergent
- Gold MarsellaEnzymatic Marseille liquid soap
- Plus 2000Atomised complete detergent
- Plus 2000 RAtomised complete detergent
- Power GoldLiquid enzymatic detergent for self-service laundries.
- Q3Enzymatic stain remover for blood, egg, sauce and grease on clothes
- RosegoldConcentrated enzymatic detergent for self-service laundries.
- SpotBiological detergent
- SuperConcentrated atomised complete detergent
- Ten CipDetergent for the enzymatic treatment of CIP systems
- TensozimFabric washing enzymatic liquid detergent
Dosage and use of each enzymatic product
| Product | pH | Dosage | Use per data sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensozim | 8.0 | 2–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC | White and coloured laundry; protein and biological soiling |
| Gold | 8.5 | 5–15 g/kg, ~40 ºC | All types of laundry; controlled foam |
| Gold Marsella | 8.5 | 5–15 g/kg, ~40 ºC | Enzymatic Marseille soap for all types of laundry |
| Plus 2000 | 11.0 | 8–15 g/kg | Powder with enzymes and active oxygen; water up to 40 ºHF |
| Eco Wash | 8.5 | Automatic dosing, ~40 ºC | Self-service laundry; EU Ecolabel |
| Power Gold | 8.3 | 5–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC | Self-service laundry |
| Biogold Q | 8.3 | 5–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC | Self-service with two dispensers |
| Rosegold | 8.3 | 5–10 g/kg, ~40 ºC | Self-service laundry; with Pink Soft |
| Super | 11.0 | 5–20 g/kg | Small machines and self-service |
| Enzi Foam | 8.3 | 3–6 % at 40–55 ºC | Biofilm on open surfaces, with foam |
| Enzi Foam Pro | 8.3 | 1–3 % at 40–55 ºC | Biofilm; concentrated |
| Enzi NF | 8.3 | 1–3 %, 30–120 min at 40–50 ºC | Biofilm in CIP systems; non-foaming |
| Enzim Pro | 5.8 | 0.2 % with Enzi Foam; 0.05 % with Ten Cip | Enzyme additive |
| Q3 | 8.3 | Neat on the stain, ~5 min | Enzymatic stain remover: blood, egg, sauces and grease |
| Bio drain | 8.5 | 100–200 ml into the drain | Grease and residues in drains; bad odours |
| Bio drain + | 8.5 | 100–500 ml, leave to act for hours | Blockages caused by organic residues |
| Bio Soluble | 8.3 | According to the volume of the tank or trap | Grease traps and septic tanks |
Moderate temperature: enzymatic laundry detergents are recommended at about 40 ºC according to their data sheets. Follow the dosage and temperature of each product.
Who this range is for
Industrial laundries
Tensozim, Gold and Plus 2000 for hospitality linen, care-home laundry and uniforms.
Self-service laundries
Eco Wash (EU Ecolabel), Power Gold, Biogold Q and Rosegold.
Food industry
Enzi Foam and Enzi NF against biofilm. See foam cleaning.
Hospitality and catering
Bio drain and Bio Soluble for drains and grease traps.
Frequently asked questions about enzymatic detergents
Enzymatic or chemical detergent: which is better?
Both are chemical; the enzymatic one contains enzymes that break down organic soiling (proteins, starches and fats), which is why it is the right choice for food, blood or sweat stains and for biofilm. For baked-on grease or limescale, alkaline or acid detergents are used. They are often combined.
What is an enzymatic detergent?
A detergent containing enzymes that break down soiling of organic origin, such as proteins, fats or starches. That is why it is usually effective in short washes and at moderate temperatures.
Which enzymatic detergent should I use in an industrial laundry?
And in a self-service laundry?
Eco Wash, with EU Ecolabel, Power Gold, Biogold Q or Rosegold, all at about 40 ºC according to their data sheets.
How is biofilm removed with enzymes?
On open surfaces, with foam: Enzi Foam at 3–6 % or Enzi Foam Pro at 1–3 %, at 40–55 ºC. In circuits, Enzi NF at 1–3 % in recirculation for 30–120 minutes at 40–50 ºC.
Is there an enzymatic stain remover?
Q3, for blood, egg, sauce and grease stains: apply it neat to the stain, leave it to act for about 5 minutes and wash as usual.
Which enzymatic product is suitable for drains?
Bio drain, a blend of enzymes and microorganisms that breaks down grease and residues in drains: 100–200 ml directly into the drain. For organic blockages, Bio drain +.
Do you supply laundries, industry and distributors?
Yes. We have been manufacturing at our plant in Vic since 1990. See the distribution programme.
Where do you need an enzymatic product?
Tell us whether it is for washing laundry (industrial or self-service), for biofilm in a food plant or for drains: we will recommend the product and dosage at factory prices.
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