eqo Abrillantador
Rinse aid for very hard water and glassware
Rinsing additive to use in the last rinse in automatic dishwashing. Specially designed for water with high conductivity. Incorporates high-efficiency drying and anti-foaming agents. This product has high anti-scaling power which helps eliminate the cloudiness and stains produced by hard water. Does not produce foam. Does not leave residual smells or flavours that could contaminate the washed items.
eqo Rinse Aid is a professional rinse additive specifically formulated for hard water and glassware. Designed for intensive-use automatic dishwashers, it reduces water surface tension during the final rinse and acts on calcium and magnesium ions present in calcareous water, preventing white haze and mineral spots on glassware, porcelain and stainless steel. Phosphate-free, EDTA-free and fragrance-free, it provides a neutral and bright finish cycle after cycle, even in areas with high water conductivity.
Description
eqo Rinse Aid is a rinse additive for exclusive use in professional dishwashing equipment. Its formulation acts during the rinse phase by reducing water surface tension, which facilitates rapid and uniform drainage and eliminates drying marks on glassware, porcelain and stainless steel. It is specially developed for facilities located in areas with hard or very hard water, where calcium and magnesium deposits are a recurring problem affecting both the presentation of tableware and equipment maintenance.
The absence of phosphates, EDTA, NTA, ammonia, chlorine, artificial colours, caustic soda and perfume positions eqo Rinse Aid within a reduced environmental footprint formulation, without compromising on efficacy under high water conductivity conditions. The product is compatible with standard automatic dosing systems and with installations incorporating pre-treatment via reverse osmosis or water softeners, without the need to modify equipment parameters.
| Product summary | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Rinse additive for professional automatic dishwasher |
| Main use | Shining and prevention of lime deposits on glassware, tableware and stainless steel |
| Sectors | HoReCa, restaurants, hotels, collective catering, industrial kitchens, catering, healthcare |
| Compatibility | Dome, front-loading and tunnel equipment; reverse osmosis systems and automatic dosing |
| Application | Equipment only — addition during the rinse phase of automatic dishwasher |
| Documentation | Technical datasheet available |
Benefits for professional use
- Anti-scale action in the rinse — Sequestering agents block calcium and magnesium ions dissolved in hard water, preventing their deposition on glassware, porcelain and cutlery, and eliminating the white haze common in areas with high water hardness.
- Rapid and uniform drainage — The reduction of water surface tension in the rinse phase facilitates complete drainage on washed surfaces, minimising drying marks and shortening waiting times between cycles in high-turnover services.
- Formulation without restricted additives — Phosphate-free, EDTA-free, NTA-free, ammonia-free, chlorine-free, artificial dye-free, caustic soda-free and fragrance-free. Complies with European detergent regulations and is suitable for environments with food safety requirements.
- Anti-foaming action — Prevents foam accumulation in the dishwasher tub, stabilising equipment performance and reducing interruptions for maintenance in facilities with continuous cycles.
- Compatible with water treatment systems — Suitable for installations with integrated reverse osmosis or water softeners. Maintains consistent results even when water conductivity exceeds normal values, without the need to adjust dosing or equipment parameters.
Main applications
- Restaurants and hospitality with hard water — Rinse treatment in dome and front-loading dishwashers with high daily turnover. Solves the recurring problem of mineral deposits on glassware, glasses and cutlery in areas with calcareous mains water.
- Hotels and banquet services — Applicable to restaurant tableware, glassware and cutlery, room service and banquets, where service presentation requires a finish without stains or residue.
- Large-volume collective catering and dining facilities — Suitable for company dining rooms, hospital centres and educational facilities with large-capacity washing equipment and continuous cycles where efficient drying is an operational requirement.
- Industrial kitchens and catering with tunnel dishwashers — Rinse treatment in high-performance production lines, where drying speed and absence of tableware residue are process requirements.
Recommended sectors
- HoReCa: hotels, restaurants, cafés — Rinse aid for glassware, tableware and cutlery in automatic dome and front-loading dishwashers with high turnover. Especially effective in areas with high mains water hardness where lime deposits are frequent.
- Healthcare and geriatric care — Residue-free finish without organoleptically active compounds or chemical contaminants on tableware in hospital dining rooms and geriatric centres.
- Collective catering and social catering — Suitable for company dining rooms, educational facilities and catering services with large-capacity washing equipment and the need for consistent cycle-to-cycle performance.
- Food industry and industrial kitchens — Rinse treatment in tunnel dishwashers and production lines where the absence of residue on utensils and tableware is a food safety requirement.
Directions for use
Dilutions, contact times and specific recommendations are available in the product technical datasheet.
Specialist product versus generic alternative
| Aspect | eqo Rinse Aid | Generic product |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Specifically formulated for hard water and professional automatic dishwashers | More general use, not always adapted to high hardness |
| Performance in very hard water | Specific anti-scale action; consistent results without adjusting equipment parameters | Variable depending on formulation; may require higher dose or adjustments |
| Formulation profile | Phosphate-free, EDTA-free, NTA-free, fragrance-free, artificial dye-free | May contain phosphates, EDTA or fragrances depending on manufacturer |
| Reverse osmosis compatibility | Verified and documented | Not always verified or documented |
| Technical documentation | Technical datasheet available | May depend on supplier |
| Support | Manufacturer with own technical department | Reseller or brand without direct support |
| Channel adaptation | Distributor pricing and professional formats | Frequently retail format |
Frequently asked questions
What is eqo Rinse Aid for?
eqo Rinse Aid is a rinse additive for professional automatic dishwashers. It acts during the rinse phase by reducing water surface tension and blocking calcium and magnesium ions present in hard water, preventing white haze and mineral stains on glassware, porcelain and stainless steel. It also facilitates rapid drainage and anti-foaming action in the equipment tub.
Which sectors is it recommended for?
It is recommended for hospitality and restaurants, hotels, collective catering, company dining rooms and healthcare facilities, industrial kitchens and catering, and any professional installation with automatic dishwashers located in areas with medium or high mains water hardness.
Is it suitable for professional use?
Yes. eqo Rinse Aid is formulated by Detervic / Instaquim exclusively for professional environments with automatic washing machinery. It is not intended for manual application.
Where can I access the technical datasheet?
The complete technical datasheet, with dilutions, recommended doses and safety data, is available on this page.
How can I request a quote or distributor pricing?
You can contact us via the website form, WhatsApp or phone. We handle commercial and technical queries within 24 business hours.
What is a rinse aid and how does it work?
A rinse aid is automatically dispensed during the final rinse phase of the dishwasher. Its technical function is to reduce the surface tension of the water: instead of clinging in droplets on plates, glasses and cutlery, the water spreads into a uniform film and sheets off the surface (sheeting effect). As the water drains away before drying, the dissolved minerals —mainly limescale— are prevented from crystallising on the dishes, eliminating spots, water marks and whitish films, especially visible on glassware. The result is faster drying, with no manual wiping, and a bright, streak-free finish. The optimal dose depends on water hardness: the harder the water, the higher the dose needed to offset the lime content.