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A solvent cleaner is a type of cleaning solution for the removal of dirt, grime, grease or various contaminants.

Key features of solvent cleaners

A solvent cleaner is used to dissolve and remove substances that other types of cleaners cannot address. Organic solvents are the active ingredient behind solvent cleaner products. Common industrial solvent cleaner ingredients include naphtha, which is used in automotive cleaning, and toluene and xylene, which are powerful cleaning agents. An organic solvent cleaner also makes use of disinfectants such as isopropyl alcohol and ethanol, which are common in household cleaning applications. Other ingredients for solvent cleaner degreaser are acetone for its degreasing properties, and mineral spirits that help remove adhesive and paint residues. Adhesive removers are solvents that clean surfaces made of plastic, metal or glass. Extreme care should be taken when using and handling any type of solvent cleaner. Most of these cleaners are flammable and may have hazardous emissions. It is essential to ensure safety procedures such as appropriate ventilation and personal protection any time these products are used. Adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions or recommendations is a must before, during and after solvent cleaner application. This includes testing the product on a small section of the material before full application.

Types of solvent cleaners

A solvent cleaner can be general purpose or have specialized uses. Acetone and isopropyl alcohol are considered general-purpose solvent cleaners. A solvent cleaner for upholstery is specially formulated to clean and remove dirt from fabrics. Among them is the dry solvent cleaner for couches that dissolves stains and is used for spot cleaning without having to soak the material in water. A water-based solvent cleaner can help reduce exposure to chemicals that may be harmful to human and environmental health, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Solvent cleaner products are also available in aerosol packaging for applications in which control and precision are critical. There are many industrial solvent cleaner applications. Parts and equipment maintenance is one of them. A simple example is the office printer. To select a compatible printer solvent cleaner, it is very important to distinguish the printer and ink type. The printer can be laser or inkjet while the ink can be solvent- or water-based. The solution must be capable of effectively removing dust and ink without residues. If the cleaning involves the printer’s electric parts, the solvent needs to be non-conductive. Otherwise, the electronics may be damaged. In case health and environmental considerations are a top priority, consider solvent cleaners with low VOCs as an alternative.

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